Trailer Meat Locker Plastic

[Mikboo]

Someone I'm sure has asked this already, but I couldn't find anything when I did a search. I really don't know what else to call it. I am looking for the meat locker plastic that I've seen on a lot of race trailers to keep the heat in on the back door.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

 

[Desperado]

I do not believe it is actually "Plastic" but a type of fiberglass sheeting. I used that stuff to build my meat locker. It can be found in 4X8 sheets at places such as Home depot.

 

[Extreme-One]

This is what you'r looking for...it's a freezer door curtain made from clear PVC material...

http://www.steelguardsafety.com

There are more companines out there but this is the first one I found...

 

[IdahoRapids]

Maybe??

If you are looking for the "curtain" like material that you can walk through you can get it at Idaho Material Handling. Not sure that is what you are talking about but I hope it helps.

 

[touchofgrey]

Pretty sure he is looking for the "strip curtain" material. You've already been given a pretty good lead, another avenue is most refrigeration shops would be able to help you out as well. Be careful of their $ they like to lean on their pens pretty heavy.

 

[snoman8]

We have it on our milking parlor for winter and we get it at any dairy supply store or lowes or home depot

 

[the fix-it guy]

farmtek catalogs list it along with accessories.

 

[Mikboo]

Ttt

Thank you all for your help.

I am looking for the strip plastic/freezer door curtain stuff. Not the plastic sheet for the walls. I want to use it on the back door so we can keep the ramp down & most of the heat in.

I've seen these in a lot of race trailers. There has to be someone who makes a kit for trailers. Anyone??

Thanks again for your help!!

 

[F-Bomb]

Mike Summit and Jegs offer a ready to go kit...or used too. I always bought a roll from a local plastic supply store. You can find the 8, 10", or 12" clear vinyl on the roll at any shipping supply company on line but the shipping costs so much it's worth it to buy locally if you can. THE STUFF IS FRICKING HEAVY. It takes about 10 or 11 10" strips to close of your rear 8ft wide sled door. I did a man door and a rear and it was nice to be able to keep them open but also maintain your interior heat. We just got an aluminum 3" x 8" flat stock and bolted the plastic sheets to the flat stock and then hung it in the trailer. ONCE AGAIN...CAUTION AS THE NET WEIGHT OF THIS STUFF IS SUPER HEAVY AND YOU NEED EXCELLENT MOUNTING SUPPORT ON THAT AREA OF YOUR TRAILER (mine fell down twice....and ruined the cheapo factory spring cover) AS THINGS GET VERY BOUNCY BACK THERE.

Now all of that said there is a far better way. Shawn Atkinson RMSHA racer out of East Idaho or UT makes a part canvas and part clear vinyl rear door cover. MUCHO BETTER and once you spent your time and money building your own this is almost as cheap...way better quality...lighter..and well just BETTER!

 

[Mikboo]

Found it

I'm gonna try this one. I know the plastic is thinner so it won't be as heavy. I'll let you know if it works.

http://www.gemplers.com/product/160044/Aleco-Strip-door-Kits-Scratch-Guard

 

[Extreme-One]

I've been looking into this for while and I think I'm going to do what Rob suggested and make a half clear and half black panel that velcros in the center. Main reason is weight on the spring cover like he said. I've talked to 2 custom boat cover shops and they have made them in the past for 250-300. You can roll them up when you're not using them...

 

[Mikboo]

I've been looking into this for while and I think I'm going to do what Rob suggested and make a half clear and half black panel that velcros in the center. Main reason is weight on the spring cover like he said. I've talked to 2 custom boat cover shops and they have made them in the past for 250-300. You can roll them up when you're not using them...

Actually, this might work better. I like the idea of rolling it up instead of driving through the frozen plastic. HMMMM

 

[Rapptorracing]

It needs to be heavy or the wind blows right through it.

 

[F-Bomb]

Your stack (overlay) and the weight of the material is what will seal out the cold air. When it's really windy it doesn't matter how heavy the material is....cold comes in! That is another HUGE disadvantage to this type of system.