I've since added diagonal slats. They do help. I have a partial one in the picture there, but the ones on there now meet at the center. They work well enough for that truck. If I could do it again, I'd make the thing come apart. I can take it on and off by myself, but as one piece, it's pretty heavy and awkward.
Mine have removable board across the back. The one that I'll build for our K3500 will have a hinged door on the back. That'll be nice!
I'm going to do everything beefier on our new 1 ton truck. If we get a gooseneck trailer to haul straw, I'd like to build something similar for it. Plus, it'll give me advertising space!
For a setup like this, I could see the racks coming in handy. I've never been the best with ropes!
For the OPs "clown trailer", I think signs could easily be attached to the sides.
I was in a pinch when I built those sides, and I've had them for over a year. They've more than paid for themselves.
I'd love metal ones, but the wood is a lot cheaper. Plus, I don't have a welder.
I highly recommend a rack, though. They are always so nice to have!
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