I'm considering buying a 2015 Great Dane dry van but it did tip over on its side, so one side has some damage. It appears to be cosmetic, but if I do need to replace the side panels, what's a ballpark figure for how much it costs to replace a panel?
Cost to repair dry van trailer side panels
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by audax81, Apr 25, 2020.
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Yeppers, Alignment would be a much bigger concern than a hole or two on the side.
As for your question, depends on how much you want to spend. As low as $20, up to several thousand. Slapping that rubber foil tape stuff will make it sound, if ugly.
Cutting out just the hole and riveting a patch is much cheaper than a full panel, looks better than foil patch, but is still obviously a fix.
Then there is cutting out the whole panel and redoing it, which isn't cheap and usually overkill. -
How much does it cost to replace full panel on 53 ft dry van
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My own opinion is that it's just better to buy something that's in good shape.
Even if you get something like I did, something older that needs mechanical repairs that are straightforward, but overall is good and solid.
I looked into replacing those panels before, and I don't remember the cost but it takes two guys to do it so I would imagine it's pretty labor-intensive in addition to the panels and the rivets.
You really would have to call the dealer and ask what they would charge for that.
But I would stay away from something that's been flipped over. -
The scratches repair cost and what’s that part name on dry van 52 ft
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Its about $1500 per panel
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That’s pretty common damage. Not worth worrying about.
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