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Necessities for a reefer setup.

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by WalterSobchak, Jun 6, 2015.

  1. Jun 6, 2015 #1
    WalterSobchak

    WalterSobchak Medium Load Member

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    Here is my situation for anyone interested in how I've gotten involved with reefer..
    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...authority-and-i-want-to-put-it-to-use.286589/

    We now have our authority and I want to make sure Im prepared for whatever we haul. Since up until now we've only hauled our own product, I only have the equipment needed for it. We have two rows of e-track running the length of the trailer and 6 straps which I use depending on how kegs are stacked. Im thinking I should add some load locks and load bars. Maybe 2 each? Any suggestions?
     
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  3. Jun 6, 2015 #2
    thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    Kegs of ice cold beer that would be my dream job!
     
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  4. Jun 6, 2015 #3
    rocknroll81

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    Straps and load locks should be enough, load bars will only work if your going to stack freight on them and most reefer freight at least what I've hauled does not need to be stacked. Scan0009.jpg
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2015 #4
    Ssand Man

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    I've hauled a lot of stacked reefer. Seafood, produce, medical supplies, Nestle, Wrigley's, etc...
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2015 #5
    WalterSobchak

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    Hauling them is the easiest part of my job. I have a new respect for all in the craft beer industry after having worked in it for 7 months now. It is WORK!! I'm looking forward to running the truck more. I could use the rest. ;)
     
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  8. Jun 11, 2015 #6
    Ougigoug

    Ougigoug Heavy Load Member

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    Plenty of straps and load bars that what i have and i am doing fine, that way i am prepared for everything.

    I actually carry more stuff than i need.
     
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  9. Jun 11, 2015 #7
    Ssand Man

    Ssand Man Light Load Member

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    Its better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it.
     
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  10. Jun 13, 2015 #8
    WalterSobchak

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    Is there a particular load board preferred by reefer haulers?
     
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  11. Jun 14, 2015 #9
    raylittlebear

    raylittlebear Light Load Member

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    I have load locks and a load lock net for hauling fragile fraight
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2015 #10
    magoo68

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    I prefer load locks and straps .. I find that once And a while the load shifts slightly and its darn near impossible to remove load bar .. Although if I'm hauling something on wheels I add a load bar as well .. Best advice I got when I started was make sure last two skids were against right wall or sideways if possible to help prevent shifting due to the crown of the road
     
    magoo68, Jul 19, 2015
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