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Reefer floor repair

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by TCF, Mar 16, 2022.

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  1. Mar 16, 2022 #31
    TCF

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    If it gets destroyed and it was trash to begin with... Maybe the owner will just take the insurance and I shouldnt/won't have to foot the bill.

    I definitely can't afford to pay a few thousand to get it fixed.
     
    TCF, Mar 16, 2022
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  3. Mar 16, 2022 #32
    wichris

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    Why not show us a picture of the cracks?

    There is no fast/cheap fix that will last more than a few weeks/months.
     
    wichris, Mar 16, 2022
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    EverLuc Thanks this.
  4. Mar 16, 2022 #33
    EverLuc

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    Yup. Nothing is cheap at all anymore. Oil, tires, batteries, all of it has increased.
     
    EverLuc, Mar 16, 2022
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  5. Mar 16, 2022 #34
    TCF

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    I will when I get the chance... Been in a dock for 6.5 hours getting loaded... Then I'll be late to my delivery at an already terrible location....
     
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  7. Mar 16, 2022 #35
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    I definitely can't pay a few thousand to fix a trailer that isn't mine.... Don't have a few thousand siting around.
    Would be cheaper to buy the welding rig and learn how to do it... Which is sad in a way.
     
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  8. Mar 16, 2022 #36
    wichris

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    You still have to fix the flex before plating it or it's just a waste of time/money.
     
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  9. Mar 16, 2022 #37
    bad-luck

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    Usually if your renting a trailer, they cover maintenance and repairs, unless you cause them such as curbing a tire and blowing out the sidewall. Hopefully your rent for the trailer is cheap in your case. In regard to the floor, it is very thin in between the ribs of the floor, and that area is generally patched. The rear of the floor is a common place for cracks and are repaired by welding.
     
    bad-luck, Mar 16, 2022
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  10. Mar 16, 2022 #38
    TCF

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    As I said... I pay for trailer repair...they pay for thermoking unit.

    It's not cheap. It's not a good deal. Shame on me... Was excited to not have to deal with the rails anymore and I just jumped right in...
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2022 #39
    TCF

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    Well then I ride it as it is I guess...
     
    TCF, Mar 16, 2022
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  12. Mar 16, 2022 #40
    TCF

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    Thanks everyone for taking the time to give me some advice and input. I appreciate the assistance in this matter.
     
    TCF, Mar 16, 2022
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    baha Thanks this.
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