Vented trailer?

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Old 06-21-2007, 08:58 AM
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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?
 
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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?
 
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Old 06-21-2007, 09:57 AM
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yeah exactly what i was thinking!!!!! is there a place where i can get it done???
 
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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.
 
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Use vented dry boxes up here for hauling wood Chips-they have a habit of Spontaneously catching on fire.
 
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Right. A vented trailer will cut down on the heat buildup or the buildup of fumes or gases from certain product.
 
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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 :lol:
 
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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.
 
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Old 06-21-2007, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted 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.
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 :lol:
 
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Old 06-21-2007, 03:34 PM
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all you probably need would be a small door like the rear of a Reefer has.
That's a vent door.
 
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