Vanguard refers
Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by Billyjack, May 9, 2018.
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I had one.
It was ok first 4-5 years. By year 7 it was in need of lots of repair. Not as sturdy as similar great dane/utility of same age. (When I was a company guy the boss had all kinds of reefers). By year 7 it's thermal efficiency was reduced. Maximum 80-90 degree below outside temp. Not good if you are going to do frozen on 100+ days. Maybe they have better insulation now. Not sure. If for produce and meat only, temp control would be fine.
From my experience, when it comes to reefers, I would not buy anything other than gd or utility. -
Thanks Gokiddogo; Just like you, I would prefer GD/Utility. I ran across this 2017 Vanguard and though I would reach out there and get some opinions on them. Thanks again
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Any opinions on these trailers .....2013 WABASH ARCTICLITE ?
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Same thing
Might be a bit lighter, shows it's age quicker. Something big fleet would buy and dump it 5-7 years in.
I should say any of these used wagons will get the job done and are less to buy than new. They are ok if the goal is to use it for a few years if you are just firing up/entering the reefer world. Just don't intend on doing lots of frozen in summer with an older unit and it should be fine.Billyjack Thanks this. -
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