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Which Reefer trailer to buy??

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by Evo16, Aug 31, 2016.

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  1. Aug 31, 2016 #1
    Evo16

    Evo16 Bobtail Member

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    Wanted to get some facts about what reefer trailer is best for a o/o one man band. I've been doing research on a few ie Grate Dane, Vanguard, Utility, and I need to know the facts not just personal preference. What is the best bang for your buck?? And i want to make sure that I get quality that's gonna last me a few sold years b4 it starts eating money, I want lightweight but heavy duty at the same time... please advise
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2016 #2
    gokiddogo

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    New or used? Hauling produce? Meat? Ice cream along i10 during summer?
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2016 #3
    daf105paccar

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    Willing to invest to get lighter?
     
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    dc730

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    I think he want to know what your hauling and area to know how light you can go ie. Insulation level unit produce you could go lighter then ice cream etc... I'm sure you will hear Great Dane and utility
     
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  7. Sep 1, 2016 #5
    Evo16

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    Brand new, hauling everything from ice cream to vegetables...need something that's well built so I don't have to worry about fixing it a month in.
     
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  8. Sep 1, 2016 #6
    Evo16

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    I'm leaning towards the 2017 great dane reefer trailer tl as my 1st pick but if all else fails the utility 3000r, thoughts??
     
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  9. Sep 1, 2016 #7
    Jazzy J

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    Carrier refer on Wabash trailer.
    The ones PRIME INC. uses are pretty good.
    Light weight and the refers have temp settings for all types of products from ice cream at -20 to produce.
     
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  10. Sep 2, 2016 #8
    gokiddogo

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    Go Wabash if you only want to keep it for 5 years
     
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  11. Sep 4, 2016 #9
    25(2)+2

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    Our old xlt trailers are lighter than Utility of similar age.

    We do a lot of multiple drop, so I prefer the Great Dane just for the fact that the doors close more easily.

    Not pulled Wabash much as all, and only to deliver someone's backhaul for them or relay them a load.

    Pulled some new ones in 2005, and they were okay.
     
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