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| Why are the rear doors of reefer trailers quilted? What is the purpose of the quilted pattern on the stainless rear doors of refrigerator trailers? |
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| I used to run reefers for most of my career. Mostly, the "quilting" is just for looks and it reflects the sun AWAY from other drivers on the road as compared to a completely smooth door (will get hit by sun and blind other drivers). The reason they are shiny is to help with temperature control...
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| Heartland Express doesn't do refrigerated, but the trailers have polished stainless doors, with the trademark, 'Reflecting Quality' on them, Those will just about blind you if the sun hits them right. |
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