Trailer and Truck Layouts for Insulation Machines and Equipment
Flexibility. That word sums up what Cool Machines offers you for your truck or trailer set-up. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to install your equipment. Cool’s flexibility allows you to creatively design a set-up that works best for you and your crew. Usually, these modifications require no extra charge. When you place an order for equipment, we will discuss with you how you want things to be arranged.
While you are free to setup your equipment up as you wish, there are some practical things to consider.
Weight: Make sure that your trailer/truck can handle the overall weight of your equipment. For trailers, highly consider a double axle if you are installing a CM2400 or greater. These machines weight between 1,000 and 1,800 pounds which is easily carried by trailers with dual axles. If you are able to get a torsion axle, that is superior to a leaf spring axle.
Weight bearing points: Consider putting a generator on the opposite side of your machine to help balance the weight. This is especially important when you do not have material with you. The BEST placement of your equipment Is over the axles… However, many choose to place the equipment towards the front of the trailer. Just be mindful of your hitch load limitations.
Loading material: Keep your equipment free from doors to allow for ease of loading material. Maximize your material space by using a generator slider. You can place a hose reel above the slider or stack material as well.
Accessing machine easily: Keeping your machine accessible. You will save time on the job site if you do not have to remove insulation to get to your machine.
Parking on the street: If you place your generator slider on the driver’s side and have to park in the street, your generator will be on the traffic-side. Consider putting your generator slider straight out the back (long-slider) or on the passenger side (wide-slider).
Cellulose or fiberglass: Cellulose takes up more room. We recommend a 20 foot trailer for cellulose. A 16 foot trailer does well for fiberglass.