Help! Shell coming off

[2Rhinos]

What type of screws do you recommend to attach 2x4's to ribs?

[cwf]

Which ribs? The shell ribs?as in the ones that go from floor-wall-roof then back to the floor?

What are you planning to 'hang' on the 2x4? Ideally you would want the floor to support the 'load'...

[Frank's Trailer Works]

Why damage the ribs with screws?

[85 Sovereign]

Originally Posted by cwf

Which ribs? The shell ribs?as in the ones that go from floor-wall-roof then back to the floor?

What are you planning to 'hang' on the 2x4? Ideally you would want the floor to support the 'load'...

I believe the OP is not intending to hang anything on the 2x4s, but rather use them for bracing when removing the shell from the frame. I could be wrong.

[Belegedhel]

How are you executing your lift, ie. jacking up against the bracing you are talking about installing, or hoisting from above? If you are hoisting, then bracing is not needed.

[shilgemann]

I lifted mine last week with just a 2x6 and a pair of chain hoists--no issues. I'm indoors though and have no concerns of wind or other external factors.

If I was out doors I might consider bracing and anchoring it to protect from wind.

[SpitFireRX]

Carriage bolts 😄

[HiJoeSilver]

1/4 inch is more than enough