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New Trailer Purchase 53 foot dry van

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Jazzlover66, Feb 23, 2018.

  1. Feb 23, 2018 #1
    Jazzlover66

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    Looking to purchase a new dry van trailer. Is a 53 ft GD a good choice?
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2018 #2
    Ruthless

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    Yes
     
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  4. Feb 24, 2018 #3
    DieselDrivinDaddy

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    Yes.

    Just brought home a 2019 Champion SE from the factory in Terre Haute IN last night.

    I couldn’t find a better built trailer in the two months that I shopped around.

    Very happy with the quality and the way it rode back to PA.
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2018 #4
    JR OTR

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    I have a 2015 53' GD van and overall I've been pleased with it. For some reason the stickers on all sides have worn off very quickly and the inspection plate on the nose was worn off so bad I had to get a replacement from the factory. Mechanically solid, however and that is what counts most.

    Good luck,

    Jim
     
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  7. Feb 24, 2018 #5
    bryan21384

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    Yes to the 10th power. That's a durable trailer there
     
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