Reefer trailer ?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by peterbilt946, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    uptownkid Thanks this.
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  3. MedicineMan

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    95% of what I've hauled for a few years now is potatos and onions. I don't have one vent on this trailer and it's never been an issue
     
  4. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    I like a spread axle like anyone else. I sure do miss ours. I've thought about buying another but they are hard on tires and with the tire costs these days I just don't know if it's worth it. Plus alot of these big cold storage places don't let you on the docks and they all have idiots loading your trailer. If a spread isn't loaded jut right you are screwed because you can't slide any weight around.
     
  5. topcat1974

    topcat1974 Light Load Member

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    Get you a spread you can't go wrong. Make sure its a 53 not a 48 customers don't like them.
     
  6. ‘Olhand

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    I've seen plenty of others do the same thing--it has everything to do w/where they load and where they are going--what time of year etc.--There is no question you CAN get away w/out them--just look at most of the large reefer carriers--BUT--I believe this gentleman is trying to spec his one trailer fleet(like many of us) in this case my advice is still to spec(if possible) for any scenerio so he has as much flexability as possible.
    just my $.02
     
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