Tried multiple ways of securing the supports on my trailers and found that using these wood thread inserts work fantastic. They pull the 2x4 tight against side while also going through both holes for superior support. I used 3/8" by 4" long eye bolts.
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Robert Hill has a nice example of mounting his tent unit on a trailer rack with room underneath for a ATV or ???