Used 2013 Dry Van Trailers For Sale
Used 2013 dry van trailers for sale: compare floor condition, structural repairs, door clearance, and axle setup before choosing a freight trailer.
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Used 2013 Dry Van Trailers
Plate-wall and sheet-and-post vans differ in interior width, lining, and repair methods, so match construction to your freight and service support. Across the United States and Canada, road salt makes slider rails, suspension mounts, and landing-gear bracing priority inspection points. Cycle the tandem slider and confirm every locking pin engages. A 2013 trailer with sound structure can still need substantial brake, tire, air-spring, or door-seal work; a current inspection sticker does not establish remaining component life.
Frequently Asked Questions about Used 2013 Dry Van Trailers
How do I know whether a 2013 dry van floor can handle my forklift?
The manufacturer's floor rating, not the trailer's GVWR, determines whether a dry van floor is suitable for your forklift. Compare the rating with the forklift's loaded front-axle weight and the manufacturer's loading criteria. Obtain the original floor specification and review any floor or crossmember repairs. Small, hard forklift tires concentrate loads, and damaged boards or weakened crossmembers can make the original rating unreliable.
Should I choose swing doors or a roll-up door on a 2013 dry van?
Swing doors usually provide more usable rear opening height, while roll-up doors suit frequent dock stops where opening outward is inconvenient. Measure the actual opening against your tallest freight and loading equipment. On a used roll-up dry van, inspect tracks, rollers, panels, and counterbalance hardware. On a swing-door trailer, check hinge wear, locking rods, and rear-frame alignment.
How much weight can a 2013 dry van haul legally?
In the United States, a standard five-axle tractor and dry van combination is generally limited to 80,000 pounds gross on Interstate highways. Subtract the scaled empty combination weight to estimate payload, then check each axle group. The standard tandem limit is 34,000 pounds, and bridge-formula, state route, and kingpin-to-rear-axle restrictions still apply. Canadian limits depend on provincial rules and axle configuration.
Do 2013 dry van trailers have ABS, and how do I check it?
A 2013 U.S.-market air-braked dry van should have trailer ABS, including an external malfunction lamp. Test the lamp's power-up sequence and scan the ABS controller for active faults. Inspect wheel-speed sensor wiring and tone rings, and verify that the tractor supplies proper electrical power. An ABS lamp that never illuminates can indicate a dead circuit or missing bulb, not a fault-free system.
Can a 2013 dry van used for storage go back into highway service?
A storage-only 2013 dry van needs a complete roadworthiness inspection before returning to highway service. Long periods parked can leave seized brakes, deteriorated tires, dry seals, and rodent-damaged wiring even when mileage is low. Confirm registration documents and inspect the rear impact guard. For U.S. commercial operation, verify the required annual inspection; Canadian inspection requirements vary by province.