Vented trailer?

[marcel27208]

im looking at a very good load on a load board 708miles 1750$ but it says my trailer must be vented, how do i get trailer vented and where?

[pepe4158]

Ahhh thats why they cut a makeshift vent in my trailer?; from what I see its preety easy do do, just get a vent at lowes is all they did after they cut a little hole in the door, and screws to hold it tightly in place....n walla a vented trailer....but I cant see the real purpose in it, like cargo neeeds to breath or something?

[marcel27208]

yeah exactly what i was thinking!!!!! is there a place where i can get it done???

[no_worries]

Some nursery stock and produce, like melons and corn, will sometimes go in a vented van. Just remember that if you get a cheap vent that can't be closed it might cause problems for you in the rain.

[yoopr]

Use vented dry boxes up here for hauling wood Chips-they have a habit of Spontaneously catching on fire.

[Twilight Flyer]

Right. A vented trailer will cut down on the heat buildup or the buildup of fumes or gases from certain product.

[marcel27208]

so is it possible to get it done like at a truck stop? i assume i can get it done at a trailer repair shop but truck stops are easier to come by

[boneebone]

All you need is a vent in the door and a vent in the front top bulkhead of the trailer You buy a vent that can open and close and get a holesaw and make about four holes equal to the inner dimensions of the vent, attach the vent with screws to the trailer door and front bulkhead and you have a vented trailer.
Some products like plastics need to be in a vented trailer because they are still giving out fumes from the manufacturing process. These fumes are combustible so hence the need for a vented trailer.

[marcel27208]

All you need is a vent in the door and a vent in the front top bulkhead of the trailer You buy a vent that can open and close and get a holesaw and make about four holes equal to the inner dimensions of the vent, attach the vent with screws to the trailer door and front bulkhead and you have a vented trailer.
Some products like plastics need to be in a vented trailer because they are still giving out fumes from the manufacturing process. These fumes are combustible so hence the need for a vented trailer.

sounds easy but im no mechanic and you probably dont have to be to make ur trl vented but i need someone who will do it for me

[yoopr]

all you probably need would be a small door like the rear of a Reefer has.
That's a vent door.

[Paul McGraw]

so is it possible to get it done like at a truck stop? i assume i can get it done at a trailer repair shop but truck stops are easier to come by

Yes, you can get it done at any trailer dealer (like Utility) or trailer repair shop. It is far better to get a real vent with door because you can close it up when not needed and keep out the rain and road dirt.

I used to run a vented van as independent and found it usually paid better than typical dry freight. With a properly vented and lined van you can pull onions, potatoes, melons, plus all of the other regular dry van stuff. Some folks work year round following the potatoe harvest around America. We eat a LOT of potatoes in America and the loads often pay very well.

[marcel27208]

so is it possible to get it done like at a truck stop? i assume i can get it done at a trailer repair shop but truck stops are easier to come by

Yes, you can get it done at any trailer dealer (like Utility) or trailer repair shop. It is far better to get a real vent with door because you can close it up when not needed and keep out the rain and road dirt.

I used to run a vented van as independent and found it usually paid better than typical dry freight. With a properly vented and lined van you can pull onions, potatoes, melons, plus all of the other regular dry van stuff. Some folks work year round following the potatoe harvest around America. We eat a LOT of potatoes in America and the loads often pay very well.

do u guys mean the door on the back trl door? or is it on the front of the trl?

[Crash935]

Vents go on the front of the trailer and on the back door of the trailer. Use the vent that has an actual door with seals, less chance of water getting in.

[Paul McGraw]

do u guys mean the door on the back trl door? or is it on the front of the trl?

Yep, that is the door we mean. And as said, get the real little door with seals, not just a vent with louvres that is always open. A good size is about 14" square. I paid $80 for both the front and rear doors, installed, several years ago. I don't know what they are charging these days, but it is a great way to give yourself more vesatility at a cheap price.