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Lot 81202007 Great Dane 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2007 Wabash DVCVHPC 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Caledon East, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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2008 Wabash 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Davenport, FL
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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Lot 5163BAir Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2010 Wabash 53 ft S/A Van Trailer
Charlotte, NC
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 445/50R22.5 Super Single Tires
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Spring Sliding Suspension • Aluminum w/Wood Strips Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 70000 lb GVWR
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2007 Trailmobile 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Caledon East, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8110Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 81212007 Great Dane 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Spring Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8127Spring Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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Lot 8123AAluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Ducted Floor • Swing Door • 285/75/24.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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2005 Stoughton 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Caledon East, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • Mixed Tires • 70000 lb GVWR
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2003 Utility 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Caledon East, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 81172008 Great Dane SSL-1314-01053 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8123Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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Lot 81262005 Hyundai VI2530152-AJS 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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2005 Manac 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, CAN
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 41500 kg GVWR
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Lot 5172Spring Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 70000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 3401997 Stoughton 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Ste Agathe, MB, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 275/80R22.5 Tires • 31744 kg GVWR
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Lot 8131Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 275/80R22.5 Tires
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48 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Lake Point, UT
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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2007 Utility 300R 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Belleville, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Aluminum Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires
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2001 Kentucky 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Las Vegas, NV
Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 255/70R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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2006 Utility VS2DC 48 ft T/A Van Trailer
Lake Worth, TX
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 445/50R22.5 Super Single Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 51821998 Trailmobile 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Tulare, CA
Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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1990 Wabash 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Chehalis, WA
Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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2003 Great Dane 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Davenport, FL
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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2007 Utility 53 ft x 102 in Sliding Tri/A Van Trailer (Inoperable)
County Of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB, CAN
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • Curbside Door • 11R24.5 Tires • 80000 lb GVWR
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Spring Sliding Suspension • Pintle Hitch • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 51901997 Trailmobile 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Tulare, CA
Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5187Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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2010 Wabash 48 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Lake Point, UT
Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 81302004 Wabash 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Aluminum w/Wood Strips Floor • Swing Door • 275/80R22.5 Tires
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Spring Suspension • Air Brakes • Swing Door • 235/75R17.5 Tires
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Spring Sliding Suspension • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 70000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 64000 lb GVWR • Interior Racking • Equipment-From-A-Primoris-Services-Corp-Company
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Lot 8129Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Front/Rear Vents • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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2001 Great Dane 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Chehalis, WA
Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 215/75R17.5 Tires
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Lot 3411997 Stoughton 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Ste Agathe, MB, CAN
Usage: 1,315 mi
Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires
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Lot 5176Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5177Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 81252005 Great Dane 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 3391999 Stoughton 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Ste Agathe, MB, CAN
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 30836 kg GVWR
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Lot 5192Spring Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5188Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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Lot 5185Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Spring Suspension • Pintle Hitch • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 39000 lb GVWR
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Spring Suspension • Pintle Hitch • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 39000 lb GVWR
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Lot 81282004 Lufkin 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Hardwood Floor • 275/80R22.5 Tires
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1994 Wabash 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Davenport, FL
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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Lot 5181Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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What are dry van trailers?
Dry van trailers are the backbone of freight transport for a wide range of industries, offering a versatile solution for moving non-perishable goods. These enclosed trailers are ideal for protecting cargo from the elements, making them a go-to choice for industries like retail, manufacturing, and distribution. You’ll find dry van trailers in use by logistics companies, retailers, and businesses needing to ship palletized goods, boxed items, or packaged products.
Most common van trailer type
When it comes to dry van trailers, the 53-foot trailer dominates the landscape. This trailer size is the industry standard, offering optimal space for large shipments while meeting legal requirements for road transport.
While the 53 foot trailer is the most prominent, you'll come across other van trailer types like, insulated or furniture van trailers and pup dry van trailers.
Key specifications of the 53-Foot Van Trailer
- Dimensions: 53 feet in length, 8.6 feet in width, and typically about 13.5 feet in height. This configuration allows for up to 4,000 cubic feet of cargo space.
- Weight Capacity: These trailers can haul up to 45,000 lbs, depending on the load distribution and specific axle configurations.
- Insulation: While standard dry vans lack insulation, some models feature lightweight insulation options to protect sensitive goods from minor temperature fluctuations, ideal for industries shipping temperature-sensitive items that don’t require a refrigerated unit.
Maximum Weight for a 53-Foot Trailer
The maximum weight a 53-foot dry van trailer can carry depends on the total Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), which for most configurations is set at 80,000 lbs when fully loaded. This includes the combined weight of the tractor, trailer, and cargo. Careful weight distribution is critical for safety, regulatory compliance, and fuel efficiency, which is why buyers should always ensure their trailers meet federal and state road limits.
Dry Van Trailers vs Reefers
Though both dry vans and reefers serve the freight industry, the key difference is temperature control. Dry vans are best for shipping general freight that doesn’t require climate control, while reefers (refrigerated trailers) are essential for transporting perishable goods like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Dry vans are generally lighter and more cost-effective, while reefers come with added weight and fuel requirements due to the cooling systems.
For buyers deciding between the two, consider your primary cargo types. If temperature stability is a must, a reefer is the obvious choice, but for most general freight, a dry van offers a more affordable and efficient option.
Top brands at our trailer auctions
When it comes to purchasing a dry van trailer at Ritchie Bros. trailer auctions, brand reputation is crucial. Our inventory includes some of the most trusted names in the industry:
- Utility Trailer: Known for their durable designs and lightweight options, Utility trailers are a favorite for those prioritizing efficiency and longevity.
- Wabash National: Wabash’s trailers offer a blend of innovation and strength, often featuring advanced composite materials that reduce weight without sacrificing durability.
- Great Dane: Recognized for their robust construction and advanced safety features, Great Dane trailers are perfect for heavy-duty applications and long-haul routes.