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Question for Van drivers.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 6wheeler, Aug 23, 2016.

  1. Aug 23, 2016 #1
    6wheeler

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    Shopping around for a used van. Why are some trailers in good shape sold as storage trailers only?
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2016 #2
    ChaoSS

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    Probably because they either aren't really in such good shape or they have registration issues.
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2016 #3
    6wheeler

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    Ok, so is there anything I should look out for when looking at a used trailer?
    Like flatbed trailers have 2 steel beams, but vans don't, so just wondering can a loaded forklift break the trailer or something?
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2016 #4
    DUNE-T

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    Yes, it can. I did not slide my tandems once while unloading paper load and bam! Left rear side of the trailer got damaged, bent down
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2016 #5
    6wheeler

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    Was the trailer like totaled after that?
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2016 #6
    Canned Spam

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    I've personally dropped a forklift thru the floor of a crappy trailer, pretty scary to say the least.
     
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  9. Aug 23, 2016 #7
    DUNE-T

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    No, $1200 repair, it did not damage the floor
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2016 #8
    Getsinyourblood

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    Yes. The right forklift can make the floor sink or even collapse. Your customer will be pissed if that happens.
    Among other things, you need to inspect the cross members underneath the floor to make sure they are not bent or broken. You need to check the roof for holes. Avoid fiberglass roofs. They are hard to repair like a Corvette.

    If I were you, I would go to some trailer repair shop and hire one of their techs to check out a trailer for you when he is off work.
     
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