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<blockquote data-quote="wmk0002" data-source="post: 441273" data-attributes="member: 13975"><p>Pretty thin material can be used if you fill the void between the ribs with foam. Most foam is pretty stiff overall it just needs something on top to help distribute the weight a little. I would think 1/2" plywood would work as long as the foam is flush with the tops of the ribs.</p><p></p><p>I currently have foam between my ribs topped with a 3/8" or so horse stall mat from Tractor Supply. It works great but gets got as blazes in the summer sun and is not very tolerable of gas or anything getting on it. I would also like to use aluminum but not sure it is worth the cost. I'll prob try 1/2" plywood myself topped with some cheap indoor/outdoor carpet from Lowes and go from there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wmk0002, post: 441273, member: 13975"] Pretty thin material can be used if you fill the void between the ribs with foam. Most foam is pretty stiff overall it just needs something on top to help distribute the weight a little. I would think 1/2" plywood would work as long as the foam is flush with the tops of the ribs. I currently have foam between my ribs topped with a 3/8" or so horse stall mat from Tractor Supply. It works great but gets got as blazes in the summer sun and is not very tolerable of gas or anything getting on it. I would also like to use aluminum but not sure it is worth the cost. I'll prob try 1/2" plywood myself topped with some cheap indoor/outdoor carpet from Lowes and go from there. [/QUOTE]
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