Watch this before you buy a reefer trailer...

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

Since the unit that drives the compressor is an engine, you should go over it like any other engine. Check all the fluids, check for gasket leaks, check all the filters, check for a blown head gasket, listen to how it runs, watch it to see if there are unusual vibrations, check how well it runs, etc. Since there is a refrigeration aspect, if you know how, check all that stuff to make sure everything is functioning correctly. Should, of course, also check for structural cracks, corrosion, broken parts to the trailer itself. Check tires for tread and age (a lot of people overlook tire age). Check brakes, check hoses, pretty much anything and everything. You should know more about that trailer when you're done than the person selling it. The more you know about the trailer, the more likely you can make a good decision on it and negotiate the price. Of course, feel free to walk away.

[@capsula2007]

thank you for being informative and unselfish in sharing your tips. People like you deserve an audience. Money is nothing but service to people. After this life, the one thing we will take with us is our memories of labor and service to others. Hey, bro how do you find loads or shippers?

[@almandoscott2066]

I like this video. It make a lot of sense thank you

[@JeremyMedastin]

Thanks man for the content. Much appreciated!

[@georgiapod9442]

Whats was your reference points on the front of the reefer for when you where backing?

[@dennismckown8810]

i always checked the oil on the reefer. if its too thin its not lubricating the moving parts. did this while checking the inside, prior to running the pre-trip. i didn't care what the machine said, i had to physically look. can't always depend on the auto pre-trip, a chip might of gone busted.

[@martingreen5613]

If i was going to buy a used reefer i would get it from stevens transport in dallas they check their reefers every time it comes to the yard i drove for them 4 years never a problem with a reefer

[@MB-gz6ne]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@Xantec]

You sir, have just gained a new subscriber!

[@onerich8876]

Thanks for watching bro!!!

[@Xantec]

you're welcome. i would love to see some OTR videos as you drive down the highway. Roll safe buddy :-)

[@RootsofAbundace]

That was a good video

[@henryjohnson7822]

Good video can you make one about bleeding the fuel line if your trailer stalls

[@onerich8876]

Okay Will do

[@jaysontryka509]

Leaks, ac pressure, corroded wires, oil sample, hoses, coolant discoloration, etc. If you buy something based on belts I gotta couple vehicles to sell you. Brand new belts

[@onerich8876]

Thanks

[@DharokProd]

check tires to see where they are getting eaten. Check the apron (where your fifth wheel attaches to make sure its not bent or rusted. Check the inside of reefer on the floor for welds or holes. If you see mold on the floor (black spots) you'll have a bad time with it. Best reefers are made by great dane and thermoking unit look for that combo. Stay away from hyundai and wabash shit reefers don't last long.

[@onerich8876]

DharokProd Drop that knowledge! You hit on some real good points,Thanks!

[@yamahabranded2889]

How about checking and changing the oil with the filter? Lmao...How about check the hour meter? The refrigerant levels? Leaks?

[@onerich8876]

Yes all that, any other good ideas?

[@yamahabranded2889]

One Rich definitely, air leak test, check for new paint/repairs..see if the doors have been bent..check for say and major damage from forklifts, of course ask for repair reciepts

[@lestermunyon8153]

If trailer is over 10 years old you cannot get insurance on it and that's why it's so cheap also on your pre-trip you need to check the sliders on your tandems if he's been backing them up really hard jackknifing them it's really hard on that slider and they can just destroy the slider and the axles anyway good luck on buying used trailers

[@onerich8876]

Thanks

[@life-te7to]

Lester Munyon that’s not true. My trailer is from 05 and I got insurance on it

[@TruckDriver326]

I have insurance on my 1998 trailer.

[@SPharaoh]

Lester Munyon Can you justify your claim of 10 year insurance?

[@mrg8846]

@@TruckDriver326 hi Anthony, do they bother you because of the age of the trailer ?

[@charlie2b-d335]

Loos like 1 of your tires is scaling up that is not a good sign it means air pressure is low & is wearing uneven or the other tire doesn't match the tire dept so 1 is taller than the other 1.

[@onerich8876]

+Juan Garcia Good looking...thanks

[@nopowerlaboratory]

Before buy reefer trailer What is the reefer trailer

[@onerich8876]

???

[@johnnywayne3443]

I wouldn't buy a reefer because I refuse to deal with groceries. No way. Hell no.

[@onerich8876]

I️ agree it’s a headache

[@larrybaker8012]

Johnny Wayne I'll pull frozen(too easy), meats, a lot of protecteds, like chocolate(normal), printer cartridges(Multi-Million Dollar loads) & mostly frozen, & Ice Cream. Oh Truckloads! Most important😉

[@nikolairomanov3160]

Let me sum it. #1 oil leak #2 discoloration on the compressor heads which no ones stressing at all. The rest of it is bla bla bla

[@doubleagent6951]

You didn't back in to park. Like your suppose to. Swift parked better than you haha

[@onerich8876]

Thanks