Hey folks. After 2 years sitting in the yard, I'm finally going to start using my reefer. Power only has been good to me, but sometimes the turnaround time between loads can be a full day or more, so to be more efficient, I figured I give the reefer a go.
The reefer is in really great shape. I took out the battery, which was dead (to be expected). I recharged it with my trickle charger and desulfated it. It is now as good as new. So, my question is...
Since the reefer has been sitting for 2 years, are there any parts that I need to replace off the get-go? I guess a PM is obviously Step 1. Does the diesel fuel go bad and need replacement? Also, can it be pressure washed inside? It is very dirty due to it being parked basically in the Nevada desert.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Finally going to use my reefer. Need your input.
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by gekko1323, Sep 2, 2025.
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If you start running cooler climate with the unit on cycle that battery probably wont last a month, they don’t run long enough to charge and don’t hold enough to constantly cycle
Which unit? I would put a few hours on it In the yard before loading it and making sure there Freon, the pm it, keep an extra fuel filter on hand until the tank is gone, or better yet, run it down in the yard
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Fuel can go bad,there should be a drain plug on the bottom of the tank. I’d try to get it loose and let a little drain out to see what it looks like,plus any water should be the first to come out.
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You guys are the best. Thanks.
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Before you do a thing, make an appointment with your closest Carrier dealer, let them go through the entire system, and have them do all the tests and fix anything that could be wrong. Maybe consider validation of the unit.
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21/2300 have exhaust manifolds crack, vibrasorber leaks, and a few other things.Midwest Trucker, Siinman and gekko1323 Thank this.
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