about to purchase reefer
#1
10-24-2006, 12:00 PM
about to purchase reefer
I won't to get a few opinions...about to purchase a reefer trailer and want to know the best size to go with: 53ft or 48? Many drivers have said a 48 would be fine and that alot of shippers don't use the full 53 trailer space anyway
 Anyone own a reefer that could give advice...would be appreciated 
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#3
10-24-2006, 02:23 PM
Re: about to purchase reefer
Originally Posted by Georgia Hot Dogg
I won't to get a few opinions...about to purchase a reefer trailer and want to know the best size to go with: 53ft or 48? Many drivers have said a 48 would be fine and that alot of shippers don't use the full 53 trailer space anyway
Anyone own a reefer that could give advice...would be appreciated
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#8
10-25-2006, 03:30 AM
I'd go 53ft if the price isn't signifigantly more. Per chance you are in a slow spot and can find dry van freight freight, but no temperature-controlled loads, the 5 ft could make the difference between the load or sitting.
In essence, though, a 48' should be fine, as I see more 48' reefers than vans in OTR.
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#10
10-25-2006, 03:39 AM
True, but better caught with a lil extra room than a few feet "not enough" :lol: If I had to be deep in cities though for a great majority of my loads, the 48 might have an advantage. For regional/long haul the 53 should be fine.
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