Olivetroad Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Does anyone know much about the early reefer trailers or where I can find info? I cut up a couple of newer reefer trailers this last week which are becoming backup units for some local butcher shops and a wealthy dudes deer camp.I got to wondering what engines were used in the first reefers and how all they changed over the years.I have seen real old railroad box cars with little 2 cylinder detroits in them - was that similar to truck trailers? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22662-history-of-reefer-trailers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtywhiteboy Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 the first ones had a big fan that blowed over a block of ice...real primative! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22662-history-of-reefer-trailers/#findComment-98043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Does anyone know much about the early reefer trailers or where I can find info?I cut up a couple of newer reefer trailers this last week which are becoming backup units for some local butcher shops and a wealthy dudes deer camp.I got to wondering what engines were used in the first reefers and how all they changed over the years.I have seen real old railroad box cars with little 2 cylinder detroits in them - was that similar to truck trailers?Early Refrigerated trailers with ThermoKing units were first powered by Mercedes, then Isuzu. I have a selective memory when it comes to Carrier units, I owned two new Phoenix Advantage units that I bought new in 1991, neither gave good service. TK is the best for produce, or anything else that you don't want flash frozen. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22662-history-of-reefer-trailers/#findComment-98045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtywhiteboy Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 carriers are better for frozen stuff,..like chickens! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22662-history-of-reefer-trailers/#findComment-98046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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