2013 Great Dane Reefer Trailers For Sale

On 2013 Great Dane reefer trailers for sale, insulation integrity and refrigeration-unit history matter more than a clean exterior. Great Dane's Everest refrigerated van line serves truckload and distribution work, but cargo requirements determine the right configuration. A 53-foot, 102-inch-wide trailer is a common highway setup for produce, meat, dairy, and frozen freight; insulated walls reduce usable interior width. Confirm clear door opening, interior height, pallet layout, floor rating, and whether the body has single-temperature or properly equipped multi-temperature capability. Duct floors and intact ceiling chutes support airflow around correctly loaded freight.

A 2013 trailer VIN does not establish the refrigeration engine's model year or emissions status, especially after a unit replacement. Carrier and Thermo King systems require identification by model, serial number, and engine label; a Carrier X2 2100A should be assessed on its own hours and service history. Obtain controller downloads, engine and standby hours, alarm records, and documentation for compressor, engine, belt, and cooling-system work. Require an operating test at the intended setpoint, including defrost and temperature recovery. An empty-box pull-down test alone does not prove loaded performance, and damaged liners or waterlogged insulation can overwhelm an otherwise serviceable refrigeration unit.

Inspect the kingpin plate, landing gear mounts, crossmembers, suspension hangers, sliding-tandem rails, brakes, and air lines for wear or corrosion. Forklift traffic can crack floor welds and damage the rear threshold, so check underneath rather than relying on interior appearance. Road salt in northern U.S. and Canadian service makes steel understructure inspection especially important. For California operation, verify current CARB transport refrigeration unit requirements against the installed engine and compliance records, not the trailer year. Sliding tandems also need enough usable travel to meet applicable axle-weight and kingpin-to-rear-axle limits.

A trailer marketed as unused or new old stock still carries age-related concerns for seals, wiring, and insulation. Verify storage history and written warranty terms rather than assuming factory coverage. Confirm whether the 12% U.S. federal excise tax applies to a qualifying first retail sale; Canadian taxes follow separate rules.