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Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by OhNoTerry, Nov 2, 2021.

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  1. Nov 13, 2021 #11
    Snow Hater

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    Pete 389 and trailer. 36500 lbs
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2021 #12
    scott180

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    KW is 36,000lb with full tanks, two adults and our stuff.
     
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  4. Nov 13, 2021 #13
    OhNoTerry

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    T680? W9?
     
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  5. Nov 14, 2021 #14
    scott180

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    T680
     
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  7. Nov 14, 2021 #15
    abyliks

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    B9A6CA71-B803-4B06-8DD5-B43491AEB7EE.jpeg EA314E8E-BD2E-4E4A-8AD5-CDADEA1D193C.jpeg

    That was before my wet kit install, Added 480 pounds now with 60 gallons of hydro on board plus pump/ lines

    Are you ordering both the same time? Might get the truck first then if that winds up being heavier go with a white trailer over stainless to save a little bit
     
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  8. Nov 14, 2021 #16
    OhNoTerry

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    I’m in a bit of a mind f*** right now. After revising my order the spec sheet showed me only a drop of roughly 200 pounds. Want to know why? Only after the revision was I told that when you spec a 86 studio sleeper it gets specced with all the top notch features (fridge, window/doors, VIT interior), so when I specced the 72 sleeper and put in all the features to match the 86 I only lost 200 pounds. Previous spec was a 86 studio sitting on a 285 WB. Now I’m at a loss and feel I should just order the 86 studio and not fuss over 200 pounds.

    As for the reefer, I’m looking on the pre-owned market, it’s insane right now to find a reefer that is adequately priced in relation to the market. My father scaled his 2014 GD Super Seal with TK unit on a 2015 Cascadia full tanks (chains, APU, with a bunch of tools), and he sat at 35820, 15240 was his trailer. Any reefer built within the last 4 years, I can expect to be sitting at 14500-15500 with a reefer trailer. That is if it’s a Great Dane Super Seal with either a TK or Carrier unit.
     
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  9. Nov 15, 2021 #17
    drivingmissdaisy

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    160 pounds. 165 after I bust up some Burger King. Back to 160 after I relieve myself afterwards.
     
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  10. Nov 15, 2021 #18
    mustang190

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    Buying a used refer make sure to check how water logged the insulation is. All that chicken juice and shaved ice has to go somewhere.
     
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  11. Nov 15, 2021 #19
    OhNoTerry

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    How does one check the insulation? Do I have to peel back the liner a bit? Is there a certain section of the trailer worth checking?
     
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  12. Nov 15, 2021 #20
    mustang190

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    Look for swelling of the liner especially around the rear of the trailer. A lot of trailers will have a aluminum scuff panel look for long cracks or splits in it especially at the base of the floor. If it’s really bad you can smell it.
    Also go over the refer unit with a fine tooth comb!
    Remember, a refer unit is perhaps the most neglected, abused piece of equipment on earth.
     
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