VIP 4000
Purpose-built durability for demanding fleet operations.
- Overall length
- 53'
- Inside width
- 100" post to post
- Inside height
- 110"
- Door opening
- 99" W × 110" H
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Vanguard Trailer Product Lines
Dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed trailers specified to deliver longer service life and lower total cost of ownership than the competition, and sought after because of their durability.
VXP Composite Plate
The industry benchmark in composite-panel van trailers.
- Overall length
- 53'
- Inside width
- 101.25" wall to wall (101" scuff to scuff)
- Inside height
- 110" front to rear
- Door opening
- 99" W × 110" H
VIP MaxCube
Maximum interior volume. Seamless liner. Zero compromise.
- Overall length
- 53'
- Inside width
- 101" wall to wall
- Inside height
- 110" front to rear
- Door opening
- 99" W × 110" H
Refrigerated
Proven thermal superiority across all temperature configurations.
- Overall length
- 53' (48' also available)
- Inside length
- 52'6" (48' model: 47'6")
- Temperature configurations
- Single and multi-temperature available
- Insulation
- High-pressure foamed panel construction
Flatbed
Open-deck platforms engineered for decades of productive service.
- VAF trailer weight
- 8,800 lbs.
- Frame rating (distributed)
- 80,000 lbs.
- Frame rating (concentrated)
- 55,000 lbs. in 4' sections
- Camber
- 4"
VIP 4000
Purpose-built durability for demanding fleet operations.
The workhorse of the Vanguard lineup, available with fastened plastic or plywood interior, engineered to absorb the punishment of high-frequency loading cycles without structural compromise. The fully galvanized rear frame, award-winning 30% under-ride energy absorption bracing, and LED lighting package ship as standard, not options.
Key Features
- 100" inside width post to post
- Superior bracing between the top rail and rear frame
- Award-winning 30% under-ride bracing
- Fully galvanized steel threshold section
- Fully galvanized floor protection plate between coupler and landing leg
- 14 ga. 80 KSI series "A" logistics posts on 16" centers throughout
- Fully galvanized rear frame and bolt-together bumper
- LED Glo Lights
- Fully galvanized bolt-together landing leg bracing spanning 7 crossmembers
Full specifications
| Overall length | 53' |
|---|---|
| Inside length | 52'6" |
| Overall width | 102.36" (2.6m) |
| Inside width | 100" post to post |
| Overall height | 13'6" |
| Inside height | 110" |
| Door opening | 99" W × 110" H |
| Side posts | 14 ga. 80 KSI series "A" logistic posts |
| Post spacing | 16" centers throughout |
| Rear under-ride | Award-winning 30% energy absorption; galvanized bolt-together |
| Threshold | Galvanized steel unitized section |
| Landing gear | Galvanized bolt-together bracing spanning 7 crossmembers |
| Lights | LED Glo Lights standard |
| Lining options | Fastened plastic or plywood lined van |
| Floor protection | Galvanized plate, coupler to landing leg section |
| Suspension | Air Ride Anti-Dockwalk |
| Tires | 295/75R22.5 radial |
| Anti-lock brakes | Meritor WABCO 2S-1M |
VXP Composite Plate
The industry benchmark in composite-panel van trailers.
Vanguard's VXP delivers what most manufacturers treat as optional upgrades as standard equipment. The multi-layer composite sidewall system withstands decades of loading dock impacts, forklift traffic, and road vibration while maintaining structural integrity, producing a trailer that retains its appearance and performance far longer than aluminum alternatives.
Standard Galvanized Components
- Rear frame and gussets
- Rear impact guard and adapter (bolt construction)
- Unitized forklift packages
- Landing gear mounting brackets and cross bracing
- One-piece subframe, coupler to landing gear
- Coupler front apron and pick-up plate
- Front bulkhead (interior)
- Interior logistics posts and scuff liner
- Mudflap brackets
- Air and electrical channels
Standard Premium Features
- Air Ride Anti-Dockwalk suspension
- Welded support gussets between slide rail and crossmember
- Posts on 48" centers
- 1/8" extruded aluminum front corners
- 5 posts in front wall
- 3 floor screws per board, per crossmember
- Stemco Platinum Performance Plus wheel end
- LED lights
- 1-3/8" (nom) pre-coated laminated oak flooring
- Internal ground wiring harness system
Full specifications
| Overall length | 53' |
|---|---|
| Inside length | 52'6" |
| Overall width | 102.36" (2.6m) |
| Inside width | 101.25" wall to wall (101" scuff to scuff) |
| Overall height | 13'6" (47-3/16" coupler height) |
| Inside height | 110" front to rear |
| Door opening | 99" W × 110" H |
| Weight | 13,850 lbs. ±3% (estimated) |
| Cubic capacity | 4,060 cubic feet |
| Kingpin | Holland AAR approved and certified; 36" setting |
| Suspension & subframe | Holland CB4000 air-ride slide, 216 rails |
| Axles | 5" round with extended service brake lining |
| Wheels | Accuride 8.25 × 22.5, five hand hold disc, painted white |
| Tires | 295/75R22.5 radial |
| Anti-lock brakes | Meritor WABCO 2S-1M |
| Crossmembers | 4" I-beams on 12" centers, wax-coated, 80 KSI |
| Floors | 1-3/8" (nom.) laminated oak, pre-undercoated, 3 screws/board |
| Side panels | .313" composite laminate |
| Post spacing | 48" centers throughout |
| Roof sheet | .040 aluminum |
| Rear doors | Plymetal swing, anti-theft pin and collar fasteners, five hinges per door |
VIP MaxCube
Maximum interior volume. Seamless liner. Zero compromise.
The MaxCube's snap-in interior liner system eliminates fasteners from every cargo-contact surface, protecting freight from snagging while dramatically reducing liner replacement time. Posts on 16-inch centers deliver the structural density required for high-cycle forklift loading, while the 101-inch scuff-to-scuff interior width maximizes every cubic foot of payload capacity.
Features & Benefits
- 101" anti-snag snap-in interior liner
- Impact-resistant plastic interior recessed between posts with no fasteners
- MaxCube series "A" logistic posts on 16" centers throughout
- Air Ride Anti-Dockwalk suspension
- Stemco Platinum Performance Plus wheel end
- 1-3/8" (nom) pre-coated laminated oak flooring
- Internal ground wiring harness system
Full specifications
| Overall length | 53' |
|---|---|
| Inside length | 52'6" |
| Overall width | 102.36" (2.6m) |
| Inside width | 101" wall to wall |
| Overall height | 13'6" (47-3/16" coupler height) |
| Inside height | 110" front to rear |
| Door opening | 99" W × 110" H |
| Weight | 14,300 lbs. ±3% (estimated) |
| Cubic capacity | 4,050 cubic feet |
| Kingpin | Holland AAR approved and certified; 36" setting |
| Suspension & subframe | Holland CB4000 air-ride slide, 216 rails |
| Tires | 295/75R22.5 radial |
| Anti-lock brakes | Meritor WABCO 2S-1M |
| Side panels | .050" aluminum pre-painted white |
| Post spacing | 16" centers throughout |
| Threshold | One-piece heavy-duty unitized forklift package (galvanized) |
| Lining | Front: 1/2" plywood full height. Side: snap-in high-strength polypropylene. Scuff: 12" corrugated steel |
Refrigerated
Proven thermal superiority across all temperature configurations.
Independent testing confirms Vanguard refrigerated trailers are 12% more thermally efficient than competitive units, reducing refrigeration unit runtime, extending equipment life, and lowering fuel consumption per load. The triple rear door seal and smooth foamed panel construction minimize temperature infiltration across single and multi-temperature applications.
The Vanguard Thermal Advantage
- High-pressure foam injection yields the smoothest interior walls, with maximum density and zero voids
- Triple rear door seal significantly reduces temperature infiltration
- Single-temperature, multi-temperature, and side-door variants available
- Galvanized structural steel eliminates repainting cycles
- Fuel savings from reduced refrigeration unit load
- Longer lasting trailer with higher residual value
Full specifications
| Overall length | 53' (48' also available) |
|---|---|
| Inside length | 52'6" (48' model: 47'6") |
| Temperature configurations | Single and multi-temperature available |
| Door seal | Triple rear door seal |
| Side door option | Available |
| Insulation | High-pressure foamed panel construction |
| Interior wall | Smooth, flat, fastener-free |
| Suspension | Air ride (standard) |
| Tires | 295/75R22.5 radial |
| Anti-lock brakes | Meritor WABCO 2S-1M |
Flatbed
Open-deck platforms engineered for decades of productive service.
Vanguard's VAF aluminum and VSF steel flatbed platforms are built with premium-grade components as standard. No stripped specs, no hidden option packages. Whether you are maximizing legal payload with the lightweight VAF or prioritizing structural rigidity with the VSF, both platforms meet or exceed all federal and state weight regulations out of the gate.
Model Lineup
- VAF (fully aluminum): the ultimate in lightweight construction without sacrificing strength. Ideal for maximizing payload capacity.
- VSF (lightweight steel): proven durability for demanding heavy-haul applications where steel rigidity is preferred.
Standard Across All Flatbed Models
- Premium specifications included as standard
- Engineered for maximum corrosion resistance
- Engineered for maximum payload capacity
- Compliant with all federal and state weight regulations
Full specifications
| VAF trailer weight | 8,800 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Frame rating (distributed) | 80,000 lbs. |
| Frame rating (concentrated) | 55,000 lbs. in 4' sections |
| VAF construction | Fully aluminum frame with low-drag design |
| VAF crossmembers | 6061-T6 extruded aluminum transverse-mounted floorboards act as crossmembers |
| Camber | 4" |
| Side rails | Mechanically fastened |
Trailer specifications, dimensions, and features are subject to change without notice. Actual specifications may vary based on model year, configuration, and inventory availability. Please contact us to verify exact details.
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