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What do you guys think of Strick Dry Van trailers?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by heysteveh, Sep 12, 2013.

  1. Sep 12, 2013 #1
    heysteveh

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    I am looking for a used 53' Dry van with swing doors and a tuck-under liftgate. I found a dealer where I live that is getting in an '03 Strick with a tuck-under liftgate. What are your thoughts on the Strick trailers in general as well as parts availability, service, etc? I would rather have a used Utility, Great Dane or Wabash, but used 53' dry vans with tuck-under liftgates are tough to come by.
     
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  3. Sep 12, 2013 #2
    joseph1135

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    I think they are the heaviest dry van you can buy.
     
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  4. Sep 12, 2013 #3
    JPenn

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    Never used one with a lift gate, but in general they're pretty durable fleet trailers. We used them almost exclusively in the Northeast due to frequent roof issues with newer Wabash trailers (snow pack on dropped or staged trailers )
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2013 #4
    Marlin46

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    I recall it being one of the lighter ones I owned at around 11,000 empty vs 13,000 for the Great Dane. The Strick was an '04 and it had some suspension issues and you will want to see if the bushings have been replaced. The one I owned did not have a lift gate. Overall is wasn't bad but probably wouldn't get another one.
     
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  7. Sep 14, 2013 #5
    Largecar359

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    Great Dane is usually a heavier trailer. But hands down a better built trailer. Not saying utility strick or wabash won't give you a lot of good years. But as they get up around that 15 yr old mark. Danes just hold up better.
     
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