Bolting HF frame- Loctite and screw question

[DiabloCanyon]

I am hoping for some recommendations as I assemble my first HF folding trailer. I have built plenty of things over the years but nothing that will receive the wear and vibration of a trailer on the highway. Is it sufficient to simply bolt the frame together as per the directions or should I be using some sort of Loctite or adhesive to make sure the bolts never come apart after a lot of mileage?

Many thanks,

T

[mikeschn]

I typically use nylok nuts on the bolts that I assemble the trailer with. Seems to work good, no rattles and no unthreading!

Mike...

[Steve_Cox]

My HF trailer came with nylock nuts for all the bolts, except the grade 8 bolts and nuts for the spring hangars, I put a little blue loctite on those. I used stainless steel self taping trailer deck screws to attach my trailer floors to the frame.

[Yota Bill]

the company I work for is a dealer for the Loctite brand, and they came in and did some training, which I went through.

I would recomend the nylock nuts over the thread locking compounds, preferably stainless steel

if nylocks are cost prohibitive, then loctite would be suitable, but make sure the threads are clean or you are wasting your time with the stuff. The threads more then likely came with some sort of oil on them to keep them from rusting or coroding, whether you see it or not, and that will keep the compound from bonding correctly. Loctite sells a few different primers and cleaners just for that purpose. If you cant find that, at least spray the threads off with brake cleaner and let that dry before putting the loctite on the threads.

[dh]

I'm with the nylock crowd here. If you like locktight, contact cleaner works well as a cleaner for NEW bolts. Vibratight has a threadlocker out that I like, its a gel and comes in a pump. I would also go with the red, permanent strength.