Swing door vs Roll up.

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  1. VIAJERO1A

    VIAJERO1A Light Load Member

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    I can get a decent deal on a roll up door 53ft trailer, would that make a big difference on getting loads as opposed to swing doors? Thanks, Dan
     
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  3. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    Roll up doors reduce loading width . They also can be dangerous if not properly maintained and are more vulnerable to fork lift damage .
     
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  4. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    They also hang lower--so there are times a clearence problem with high pallets--also dry or reefer--as much as i always would like one--I do reefer LTL--so it would be nice on multi drop days--they are HARD to vent--if not impossible--so certain commodities you can't move--all depends on your application--but hey do require more maintence...
     
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  5. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    I think you will loose more money in loads, than you can possibly be saving on this trailer.
     
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  6. Sublime

    Sublime Road Train Member

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    Without a doubt.
     
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  7. Casual Trucker

    Casual Trucker Medium Load Member

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    yeah unless you have steady contract with someone you will wish you didn't buy it
    How would you feel if you missed out on a $$$$$$$$$$ Load because you didn't have a swing door.....:biggrin_25513:

    I have 98 stoughton 53' 102 wide air ride good tires no recaps onion vents one owner ME 4 sale $5000 Cash& carry no payments
    if u r interested send Private Msg if not good luck & happy trails:biggrin_25517:
     
  8. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    I'm always doing multiple picks and multiple drops, love my roll-up door!!
     
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    FRD truckin Bobtail Member

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    Do you still have DRY van 53 for 5000??
     
  11. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    Lots of high cube loads you can't have a roll up door. You're really limiting yourself
     
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