Consolidated Trailers, Inc., GS30F0025R
Dry Freight Van Trailer (P-Series)
Smart Buyer’s Comparison Guide
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P-Series
Basic Specifications
Length: 53’
Height: 13’6”
102 5/16 “
Upper Coupler: 47”
98 5/16”
Inside Height: 110.00”
110”
13’ 6”
Width: 102.36”
49 ½ “
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P-Series
Basic Specifications
6” Radius corners
36” King pin setting
GD60 Landing gear located
98.50” from king pin
.050” Prepainted white
aluminum nose and slide sheets.
.040” Aluminum roof
4” I-beam crossmembers on 12”
centers
Binkley UltraLite 2 spring
suspension
Bridgestone 295/75R 22.5 low
profile tires
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P-Series
Basic Specifications
Composite swing doors with
one lock rod per door panel.
Rear frame painted white.
Hardwood plywood lining.
1 1/8” x 16 gauge hat section
side posts. (3) additional per
side between coupler and
landing gear.
Laminated hardwood flooring.
Anti-snag steel roof bows, fully
bonded on 24” centers.
½” bottom plywood lining & ¼”
above in the nose.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
TRAILER FRONT:
6.85” Top nose rail depth.
One piece nose rail eliminates
excess joints.
Nose rail also incorporates a
wire protection groove.
Four 2.50” deep x 16 gauge steel
nose posts. Flange riveted to
front sheets.
Rivet spacing 4.00” C/L with
2.00” C/L at sheet laps.
.050” pre-painted white panels.
Trucklite #97859 registration
holder. Located lower road side
for easy access.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
LOWER TRAILER FRONT:
One piece extruded aluminum
front closure covers exposed
steel parts. Protects from
damage and the elements.
3/16” x 4” high internal
bulkhead protects against
forklift damage.
Gladhands mounted on a
stainless steel bracket.
Air and electrical lines
protected by extruded
aluminum channel.
Exterior air & electrical
connections mounted on
exterior for ease of repair.
Mounting bolts are welded in
place to ease repair.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
COUPLER:
One piece .25” hi-tensile steel
approach plate and mainbeam
plate.
Full width rolled lip provides
front impact protection.
Six heavy duty channel
stiffeners in approach area to
protect against cupping.
AAR certified king pin provides
superior strength and wear.
Fifteen hand holes for access
to air & electrical lines.
Air & electrical lines
suspended through coupler in
conduit to protect against
wear.
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One-Piece Bottom Plate
One-Piece Bottom
Plate When
Mainbeam &
Approach Plate are
Same Thickness
BOTTOM OF COUPLER ASSEMBLY
BOTTOM OF COUPLER ASSEMBLY
Forward Stiffeners
New design includes
(6) channels for dry
vans.
P-Series
Features and Benefits
CROSSMEMBERS BETWEEN
SUPPORT GEAR AND
COUPLER:
(4) 2.25” x 3/16” Hat shaped
crossmembers used to obtain
110” interior height.
Hat shaped crossmembers
installed as subassembly. 1/4”
side plates creates continuous
end-clip on each side.
Anti-snag hat design protects
against tire damage.
Torx head screw with washer
and locknut keeps floor secure
at high stress areas.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
LANDING GEAR TYPE:
Great Dane GD60. 50,000# lift
capacity, 140,000# static
capacity.
Five crossmember mount with
common end clip. AAR rated.
0.25” x 2.00” x 2.50” x mounting
angle welded to crossmembers.
Major components bolted in
place for ease of repair.
Grade 8 mounting bolts attach
bracing to landing gear legs.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
CROSSMEMBER
REINFORCEMENTS FOR
LANDING GEAR:
Steel gusset between front and
rear crossmembers gives extra
strength.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
LANDING GEAR
BRACING:
“K” bracing offers superior
strength.
5/8” Grade 8 support gear
mounting bolts with lock
nuts.
• 1.66” OD tube fore and aft
diagonal brace.
3.00” structural channel KBrace horizontal and
diagonal.
7 gauge x 13.00” x 48.00”
mounting gussets.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
LANDING GEAR SHOE:
10.00” x 10.00” cushion
foot.
Removable feature.
Reduces vertical force in
the crossmembers and
bottom rail up to 50%.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
Common
End Clip
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
CROSSMEMBER SPACING:
12.00” spacing on
crossmembers.
4.00” Steel I-beam
crossmembers are 80,000 psi 3.45 LB/FT. material.
The strongest design in the
industry.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
UNDERCOATING:
Floor is pre-undercoated
and caulked at seams.
Crossmembers are precoated with wax
including the end clips.
Pre-coating allows for full
coverage of both floor
and crossmember.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
CROSSMEMBER
ATTACHMENT:
Four 3/8” aluminum rivets per
end clip to prevent rotation of
crossmembers under load.
4.00” spacing of fastener to
distribute stress.
End clips material is 10 ga. x
4.00” x 5.00” hot rolled steel.
Mylar tape full length of
bottom rails and coated end
clips provide superior corrosion
resistance.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
FORWARD SLIDER RAIL
ATTACHMENT:
Reinforcing clips are standard on
front two crossmembers on each
side for extra strength and
attachment to rail.
Stop blocks are standard front
and rear.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
SPRING
SUSPENSION
QUICK RELEASE:
Slider quick release
feature is standard.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
SPRING SUSPENSION:
Binkley Ultralite 2 consists of:
Liteslide 4 subframe (bogie)
Duralite suspension
-Slider rails
-Hangers
-Spring seats
-U-bolts
-Torque arms
3 Leaf Springs are standard
44,000 lb. capacity
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
AIR RIDE SUSPENSION:
Hendrickson HKANT-40
consists of :
K2 Slider box (bogie)
Slider rails
Integrated suspension and
axle beams
Options
Manual dump valve
Automatic dump valve
“Air assist” pin puller
Surelok device
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SURELOK Device
Maintain trailer ride height while minimizing trailer walk
during loading and unloading

Limits vertical and
horizontal movement
Automatically engages
when parking brake is set

No driver intervention
required
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
MUDFLAP MOUNTING
BRACKET:
0.25” x 2” x 3” angle - full
width mounted to rear of
slider.
Secured with 2.00” x
24.00” backing plates using
hex head cap screw with
locknut.
Universal bolt mounting
pattern meets TMC RP-701.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
REAR FRAME
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
HEADER AND DRIP
MOULDING:
Standard L.E.D. Rear header
lamps
0.50” x 2.00” flat bar for light
protection
0.19” x 2” x 3” tube with
integral galvanneal drip
molding
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
HORIZONTAL BAR
CONSPICUITY:
Recessed in formed
horizontal tube protects
conspicuity tape.
Reduces maintenance.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
DOORS:
.50” composite with galvanized
interior backing.
One lockrod per panel with cast
keepers.
Four (4) aluminum hinges per
panel.
“Break-away” design allows
hinges to break prior to door
damage, saving the more
expensive door panel.
Mylar tape between outer
aluminum door skin & hardware
to prevent oxidation.
Standard dual seal gaskets on
doors.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
DOOR HARDWARE:
One Carriage bolt top & bottom
on each lock for theft prevention
with camtainer tee nuts.
Two rod guides each rod for total
of four lock rod guides.
One 6.00” x 6.00” anti-theft
plate.
Secura-Cam anti-theft feature on
curbside door.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
DOOR HINGES/
BUMPER:
Three 3/8” fasteners per
hinge with breakaway
feature.
Rubber bumpers protect
side panel damage from
door hardware.
Four aluminum 3.875”
breakaway hinges.
Bushings around all hinge
pins significantly reduce
wear.
Camtainer fasteners on
top and bottom hinge for
anti-theft protection.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
REAR FRAME
CONNECTION:
10 ga. x 2.00” x 5.00” steel
structural tube corner posts.
Two crossmember rear frame
connection ( box section).
1/4” x 8.50” x 13.00” bottom
rear gusset - six 3/8” torx
head cap screws with lock
nuts.
Lower side marker lights and
ABS lights recessed in gusset
for protection.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
TOP CORNER GUSSET:
0.25” gussets give superior
anti-rack protection.
Provides a full 110.00”
inside rear frame opening
height.
No need for wedge design.
Bolt heads on the inside to
protect cargo.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
INTERIOR LINING STANDARD HAT POSTS:
1/4” x 48.00” x 96.00”
hardwood plywood side lining.
Plywood starts above scuff
liner.
48 self drilling screws per
48.00” x 96.00” plywood
section typical 8.00” centers
on seams.
Plywood retainer between
horizontal pieces protects
from cargo snagging, also
allows for expansion plywood.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
INTERIOR LININGS LOGISTIC POST:
¼” x 24” x 96” hardwood
plywood installed vertically.
Plywood starts below top of
scuff liner.
Self drilling screws installed
on 8” centers.
Logistic slots on 4” vertical
centers.
Block foam located behind
plywood to reduce
“concavity” effect.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
INTERIOR LININGS - SSL
1/4” x 22” x 96” Hardwood
plywood “backer” with .019”
galvanized steel facing.
Steel is treated with an
acrylic clear coat to prevent
oxidation.
SSL panel starts below top
of the scuff liner
(approximately 2”).
Logistic Post required.
Block foam pads located
behind SSL panels to
prevent concavity.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
ROOF BOWS:
Steel anti-snag bows for cargo
protection.
Two fasteners per end, .25”
aluminum rivets.
Heavy duty two part epoxy bond
used on both bow flanges
provides strongest connection
available. Top surface of the bow
is knurled for superior adhesion.
24.00” centers allow for “Loop”
frame connection with side posts
and crossmembers.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
CORNER CAP:
1.00” rivet spacing at
front.
Formed aluminum corner
cap, .081” thick.
Additional radial depth for
strength and leak
protection.
Caulked and sealed.
Ease of repair for upper
corner damage.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
AIR & ELECTRICAL WIRING:
Air & electrical lines runs along
outer edges in bottom rail.
No hat channel needed in floor
where forklift or cargo damage can
occur.
Ease or repair-accessible.
3/8” service (blue) tubing.
1/2” emergency (red) tubing.
Retainers keep tubing in place.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
INTERIOR
FLOOR/COUPLER
ATTACHMENT:
Coupler extends 50.00”
from front to be less
susceptible to dishing or
moisture.
Typical floor butted to form
smooth transition in joggle
van.
Five screws per boards at
coupler connection, secured
with lock nuts.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
TOP RAIL DEPTH:
8 7/8” deep 6061-T6 top
rail @ 2.27 #/ft.
Aluminum rivets on 2.00”
centers connect roof
sheet and side panels to
top rail.
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P-Series
Features and Benefits
BOTTOM RAIL DEPTH:
11 1/4” Deep 6061T6
extruded aluminum @
2.46#/ft.
Rail knob for rivet
protection.
Six fasteners per post
Heaviest rail section in
the industry.
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050” Pre-painted White Side Sheets or .048” Aluminum Side Sheets?
Composite Rear Swing Doors or Plywood Core Doors?
Three Additional Hat Section Side Posts in front section of trailer?
(4) Posts in nose of trailer or (3)?
One-Piece Nose Rail or 3-piece?
Aluminum Nose Rail or Steel?
Internal front bulkhead?
Rolled Lip mounted on the nose of the trailer to protect the coupler?
One Piece front bottom plate or Two Piece?
(6) Forward Stiffeners in Bottom Plate or (3)?
Hat Shaped Cross Members in forward area of trailer or I-Beam Cross Members?
(5) Cross member Span to support Landing Gear or (4)?
K-Bracing for landing gear or X-Brace (Steel - Tubular design)?
Cushion Foot Landing Leg design or Traditional Landing Gear?
Continuous cross member end clip or individual cross member clips?
Raised Section Bottom Rail or Smooth Bottom Rail?
Cross members Wax-Dipped or not?
Wiring harnesses mounted below the floor or mounted in a floor track or wire tied to cross members?
“One man” operated spring assist for sliding the trailer suspension or “Spring Loaded” system?
Hendrickson Turner Suspension or other brand?
Surelok Dock Safety Device or not?
In-laid Conspicuity Tape installation on ICC Bumper or surface taped?
Break-away style rear door hinges or conventional?
(4) Rear Door Hinges per door or (3)?
Secura-Cam Anti-theft feature on rear door or not?
Camtainer Fasteners (anti-theft feature) on top and bottom door hinges or not?
Recessed Torx Head screws in interior plywood lining or Plastic Headed Screws?
Block foam between the plywood lining and the exterior aluminum panels or not?
Anti-Snag Roof Bows or I-Beam Roof Bows?
Roof Bows Bonded to Roof Sheet or taped?
Replaceable front corner caps or not?
Top rails 8 7/8” deep or less?
Bottom rails 11 ¼” deep or less?
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