Taking a reefer unit out permantely. Plugging the hole left behind.

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by rs74, Sep 23, 2014.

  1. rs74

    rs74 Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone. I am new to all of this. Getting ready to buy a medium duty International 4700 box truck with a reefer box on it. I am wanting to take out the reefer unit and plug/seal off the hole. I assume there are panels or something that can be bought for this issue. I am needing the reefer box for the insulation value but will heating it during the winter instead of cooling. I run a mobile truck wash business and need to be able to keep the box heated during winter if anyone was wondering why I am doing this. What piece called that I need to put over the hole that the unit will leave behind and where can I look to find one. Sorry for the newbie question but any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
     
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  3. j_martell

    j_martell Light Load Member

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    Thick ### plywood?
     
  4. toostroked

    toostroked Light Load Member

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    The reefer in your truck, might also be a heater.
     
  5. rs74

    rs74 Bobtail Member

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    I just figured maybe some one made something for this application. I see alot of box truck with those aero looking (cones?) on the front of the boxes and thought that they were covering up the reefer hole.
     
  6. rs74

    rs74 Bobtail Member

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    Lets see if I can load this photo.
     

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  7. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    Get a sheet of foam insul. to put inside of the O S B board that has water/proof glue holding it to the bolts you drill into FT. of trailer, paint it up same color an put your name on the FT. as a free AD. sign.
     
  8. rs74

    rs74 Bobtail Member

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    Something like this or flat would be better. I want something that has a plastic or aluminum covering on the outside.
     

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  9. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Sell the refer, a dry van is worth less money.
    Or set the refer to the temp you want it will heat or cool.
     
  10. magoo68

    magoo68 Road Train Member

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    If unit operates I'd keep it and use it as a heater when in transit and use a stationary heater when parked at home unless it's in a shop
     
  11. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    Simple. Just get a sheet of aluminum. Cut the size you need, caulk around the edge, drill holes and rivet in place.
     
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