Vanguard refers

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by Billyjack, May 9, 2018.

  1. Billyjack

    Billyjack Light Load Member

    201
    91
    Oct 3, 2008
    London, KY
    0
    How do they rate to Great Dane/Utility trailers
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

    8,786
    14,766
    Mar 5, 2012
    Ontario Canada
    0
    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.
     
  4. Billyjack

    Billyjack Light Load Member

    201
    91
    Oct 3, 2008
    London, KY
    0
    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
     
  5. Billyjack

    Billyjack Light Load Member

    201
    91
    Oct 3, 2008
    London, KY
    0
    Any opinions on these trailers .....2013 WABASH ARCTICLITE ?
     
  6. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

    8,786
    14,766
    Mar 5, 2012
    Ontario Canada
    0
    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.
  7. Triple Digit Bullhauler

    Triple Digit Bullhauler Heavy Load Member

    927
    1,263
    Sep 6, 2012
    001 anywhere USA
    0
    Like anything new these days, it is mass produced, with cheaper quality materials meant to not last, so you are either buying another one, or paying for high dollar repairs on the new trailer.
     
    Snailexpress Thanks this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.