1997 FRUEHAUF Reefer HELP!

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  1. Nov 2, 2011 #1
    2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    with carrier phoenix ultra xl 53 ft air ride 760 hrs on the refer trailer has about 75,000 miles on it looks brand new

    (only driven by a little old lady on sundays) joking ,,,but it is in show room condition $14,000 should i buy this gem or pass it by since fruehauf is no longer in the biz?
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2011 #2
    Gears

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    You're paying for the newer reefer unit in this case. If you run California, make sure it's carb compliant. Aside from that, seems pricey to me.
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2011 #3
    Allow Me.

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    75 k on a 14 yr old trailer ? Didn't use it much. Anyone can work on a Fruehauf, that's if it breaks. Tires and brakes now and then. Curious, original rubber on it ? 14 yr old tires need replacing, I would think. Make sure CARB compliant if running Ca.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2011 #4
    2hellandback

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    not carb compliant not org tires has neway suspension the refer is same age as trailer.
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2011 #5
    rogueunh

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    Reefer is 15 years old with 760 hours??? That's hard to believe. Wow.
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2011 #6
    rogueunh

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    If it's really in as good shape as you say, if they're asking 14 I would offer 12.
     
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  9. Nov 2, 2011 #7
    2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    they were asking 16 i offered 14 if i get 3 out of my junker wabash but now im getting 2200 for my junker
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2011 #8
    Bluelinetrans21

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    Some of the carrier units will role over on their hours. My unit only goes to 9,900 then starts from 0 again
     
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  11. Nov 2, 2011 #9
    2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    nope couldnt have rolled over unless the let this trailer set and never move it or never put multiple loads in it,,,,, you know how long it takes for forklift opps to put damage on walls and floors well this ones floor and walls look new.
     
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  12. Nov 2, 2011 #10
    puncher

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    Although I'm not a big fan of Carrier units I wouldn't wait long to jump on this, Fruehauf built a good trailer for years. As for carb do like alot of us let the left coast choke on their products.
     
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