Trailmobile Dry Van Trailers For Sale
Compare Trailmobile dry van trailers for sale by plate-wall construction, door clearance and suspension, with inspection tips for floors and slider tandems.
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Trailmobile Dry Van Trailers
Frequently Asked Questions about Trailmobile Dry Van Trailers
Should I choose air ride or spring suspension on a Trailmobile dry van?
Air ride is usually the better choice for a Trailmobile dry van carrying freight that needs protection from road shock. Spring suspension suits general freight when simple mechanical maintenance is the priority. On an older air-ride trailer, inspect airbags, height-control valves, bushings and air lines. On a spring-ride trailer, check broken leaves, worn hangers and axle alignment before judging suspension condition.
How do I know whether a Trailmobile dry van floor can handle my forklift?
The floor's rated forklift axle load, not trailer GVWR, determines whether a Trailmobile dry van can safely handle your loading equipment. Compare the loaded forklift's axle load with the documented floor rating. Inspect the wood, supporting crossmembers and rear threshold for deterioration or repairs. Replacement flooring does not establish adequate capacity unless the complete floor structure meets the required loading specification.
Can a 53-foot Trailmobile dry van operate throughout the US and Canada?
A 53-foot Trailmobile dry van is not legal on every road in the US or Canada. California generally requires no more than 40 feet between the kingpin and rearmost axle on a tandem 53-foot semitrailer. Canadian provinces set their own configuration and route rules. Verify axle weights, trailer dimensions, tractor-trailer configuration and local access restrictions rather than assuming highway legality guarantees access to every delivery address.
Are swing doors or roll-up doors better for a Trailmobile delivery trailer?
Roll-up doors suit a Trailmobile dry van making frequent dock stops where opening swing doors before backing is inconvenient. Swing doors usually provide more unobstructed rear access for tall or bulky freight. Measure the actual opening against your loads and dock equipment. Roll-up doors add tracks, rollers and counterbalance hardware to maintain, while swing doors require sound hinges, locking rods and perimeter seals.
Is a used Trailmobile dry van subject to the 12% federal excise tax?
An ordinary resale of a previously taxed used Trailmobile dry van is generally not subject to the 12% US federal excise tax. That tax generally applies to the first retail sale of qualifying new highway trailers rated above 26,000 pounds GVWR, subject to exemptions. State sales or use taxes remain separate, as do Canadian GST/HST and applicable provincial taxes. Confirm the trailer's tax status before purchase.