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Well, flatbed rates arent easy to get 6$ a mile all miles with 50% deadhead, so im going to move to reefer, i hear its recession-proof.
we can trade trailers and ill just buy 50 or 60 lb of dry ice a week to toss in the van, thatll save weight and fuel.
Help converting my van
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by GYPSY65, May 10, 2022.
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Also glue some styrofoam insulation to the walls. It'll make the dry ice last longer!
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I figure if I left just enough sidewall material intact ( a straps width) every 10’ It won’t need any securement. Just cut through those pieces after I got to the yard before unloading.
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You know what, just cut holes in the walls so you can side load. Leave the roof. Now you don't have to tarp!
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When I lived in Minnesota I had several trailers
A construction trailer
An enclosed snowmobile trailer
A camper trailer etc
I was wondering why no one made a trailer frame that each top could be lifted off and switched
1 set of axles and just put whatever top you needed on for that occasion
The work top M-F
Camper weekends
Sled top winter etc
Lift off like a camper does in a pickup -
OSB and great stuff spray foam. Save your money and don’t worry about paint. That is way to much of an investment for a first timer.JoeyJunk, CAXPT, skallagrime and 2 others Thank this.
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But then you are getting a little close to converting to a livestock trailer territory.JoeyJunk, CAXPT, skallagrime and 2 others Thank this.
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Good point. And I'm pretty sure this design isn't going to be able to handle 90mph!JoeyJunk, CAXPT, skallagrime and 2 others Thank this.
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I hear that any of the Dot approved conspicuity tape will hold it together at those speeds just fine.CAXPT, skallagrime, God prefers Diesels and 1 other person Thank this.
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I have a van trailer that's just; been "conv. It had sides taken in for scrap by pirates and is sitting on a flat bed trailer and ready to go?
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