Looking for a propane heater for tanker trailer

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  1. Cat sdp

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    It’s your truck isn’t it...? If so invest in raising up the 5th wheel......
     
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  3. snowwy

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    Why would I want to raise the front higher then the back?
    The back is where the valves are. And need to be kept free of freezing material.

    And this is for overnight parking. Measures aren't needed during the working day. Only parked at night.
    Things freeze up. I need to unfreeze. And I"m clear for the rest of the working day.
     
  4. Cat sdp

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    I’m talking about while your unloading....

    Dump the trailer air gain 3-4 inch’s of pitch have the 5th wheel raised 3-4 more inch’s and your heel problem is solved.....

    Your first post claimed 3-4 thousand lbs of product left on the trailer after you unload.
     
  5. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Yes. I always dump the airbags when unloading.

    Other then liquid loads to flush the trailer. There's just no way to completely unload noodles. It's impossible.
    The trailer is 53 feet long, has 2 baffles, and holds 7000 gallons.

    There's going to be dead weight. No ifs, ands, or buts.

    Best that can be done is to brake check in reverse. But that's not an option anymore.
     
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  6. s0231198

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    If it's only overnight that you are worried about, since you said you had access to a electrical outlet, maybe you could wrap the piping, valves, and some way attach it to bottom of tank around where piping enters tank with heat tape to help keep it thawed out overnight?
     
  7. snowwy

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    Truck parks at Dannon. No electricity.

    First load is usually Nestle. Possible electricity.
     
  8. wis bang

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    Does either place have steam? a Mylar space blanket wrapped around and a steam line going for 15 - 10 minutes should thaw it just fine...

    A kerosene 'torpedo' space heater aimed in there most of the night would keep it from freezing, possibly your best solution
     
  9. snowwy

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    Dannon has hot water. But the drivers won't drain the hose after they're done so it freezes up. When January hits. Water is shut off.

    That was my first plan of attack last year.

    There's a car wash that semis can fit in on the way down for first load. But it's cold water. I spent $20 with vacuum pump running chipping away at the ice inside the valve and tube. Last year.
     
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