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patches to kemlite and exterior walls

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by Marty Banks, Jun 9, 2015.

  1. Jun 9, 2015 #1
    Marty Banks

    Marty Banks Bobtail Member

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    I'm new to trucking/logistics, and Im buying a used reefer, I had an email from a dealer that has trailers to look at but he says they all have patches to the kemlite and exterior walls. Is this as serious as it sounds? Would it be worth traveling 3 hours to look at them? The trailers are 2005 and 2006 so some wear and tear is expected, but Im trying to find out how serious this is. Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2015 #2
    Snailexpress

    Snailexpress Road Train Member

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    Is this dealer got stuck in stone age? Kids in elementary school now how to take picture and send them to email.
     
    Snailexpress, Jun 18, 2015
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    Lite bug Thanks this.
  4. Jun 24, 2015 #3
    Moneymike

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    Word of advice..anything that compromises the integrity of the insulation is NO BUENO
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2015 #4
    Jerry12

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    Nonsense: the trailers were repaired...check them out...turn a unit on and see how the temp draws down...
     
    Jerry12, Aug 20, 2015
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  7. Aug 24, 2015 #5
    ShortBusKid

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    Any trailer that old is likely to have repairs to the interior due to the superior forklift driving skills seen all around the country. If it's a quality repair I wouldn't dismiss the trailer for that. Make sure the doors seal good and as stated previously run the unit and see how it pulls down. All reefers insulation will degrade over time, just the nature of the beast.
     
    ShortBusKid, Aug 24, 2015
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