Van trailer purchase questions

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Dino soar, Aug 10, 2019.

  1. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    My spec is Wabash 53 foot vented with steps on the front. Stainless rear doors, tire inflation sys, air ride, duraplate walls with e track, skirts, sky lights, air slide, sureloc door handles, metal roof, wood floor, reinforced floor. That’s about all I can think of.

    Edit: I’d stay away from translucent roofs as they leak easier and are harder to repair. Vents I thought I’d use more then I do. However, I’ll still order my trailers setup to be vented. Sometimes it’s nice to be able to air it out as well. Smooth walls are important, skylights are important if you go metal roof. Tire inflation important as well. Skirts important but whether you care or not for them, for resale alone I’d skirt up. lol
     
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  3. mp4694330

    mp4694330 Road Train Member

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    As a safer bet buying new or used I would choose Great Dane ...Used of course with thru inspection.
     
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  4. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Why not just make your own vents? Takes like an hour to do and $30
     
  5. RStewart

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    IDK... Doesn't really matter to me either way as long as they are there. Fish might be biting the day I get the trailer and I might not have time to put them in.
     
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