[TonyMadrid]

I used a heavy rubber carpet runner. The rubber is about an eigth of an inch thick and there is a very tight napped carpet on the top side. I cut it into strips and glued it to the frame rails. The carpet provides a good cushion and prevents any squeaking.

When I spoke with Joe at A&C about using it, his concern was that over time the carpet nap may disintegrate, however if it does all that would be necessary would be to tighten down the bolts I used to mount the body to the frame.

Regarding the mounting method, if you read the A&C assembly manual they recommend using rivets to mount the body to the frame. I was not satisfied with that so I drilled holes through the frame and used Grade #8 through bolts with washers, locks, and nuts. Naturally, i didn't bolt through the main rails as that would have required bolts that are at least 4-1/4" long. I bolted through the outriggers which are 2X2 boxed steel.

Tony