i know nothing about trailer that makes things go brr

I've been running reefer for almost a year and a half. I think the worst fuel consumption I've experienced would get between 3 and 4 days on a 50 gallon tank. Best usage would probably last close to 2 weeks. Many factors involved in how much fuel gets consumed.
Just be aware, once the reefer gets down to 1/4 tank, you need to get fuel really soon. That last quarter of a tank goes really quick!

 

Personally, I go by the rule of 1 gallon per hour if running continuous.

 

It depends on the temperature outside, the temperature you have the reefer set to, and if you are running the reefer on start and stop or continuous. Also the age of the trailer plays a part as well.. For example, if you have a frozen load set at -10 and its 98 degrees out, the reefer will be hammering and sucking fuel.

 

Perhaps you don’t know yet.
That trailer can and is used to keep things warm. Example... temp set 50 f. Outside temperatures below zero.

 

Winter will last longer then summer. And will probably last longer as a heater vs. Freezer. Not using the ac compressor.

 

I do not believe that is a correct statement. My assumption is that the reefer unit is a heat pump, similar to the ones used in residential homes. The compressor is used to both heat and cool. Somebody correct me if I am wrong. I doubt that there is a heating element in those trailers?

 

radiator? Or heater core?

Ac compressor uses more fuel.

I believe it's a correct statement.

 

Thanks, I also have no clue how those units operate. I never thought about the cooling system radiator/heater core angle. That is why I like these forums. I'm getting older than dirt but still willing and able to learn