Hello John if you did not know there is bulk heads that you can put in those trailers so you do not have to cool or freeze the complete trailer just what you need . Also you can pull those trailers down to around-30 f to -40 f degrees or they will heat also If that is what you need . That Bulk head is a real thick pad that goes from floor to ceiling an wall to wall. Good idea to use those trailers to transport bees . Have a good week. Thanks
Used to be a driver for Kroger, back in the day. Hauled these reefers every day, for years. I'm guessing this is a test run for larger runs, or runs west, for California deliveries, and such. Great vid. Thanks for posting.
Maybe separate out the nucs/pkgs with layers of pallets or custom framework to aid ventilation? It'd mean less space for product but might prevent overloading the condenser unit. Speaking as a retired defense worker, the "loose nuc" comment had me cracking up. :)
A reefer will have its limit hauling larger amounts of bees. If you ever start hauling full loads or near full loads you’ll need to buy your own trailer and modify it with vent holes and fans to be able to move the volume of air to keep the bees cool enough even while traveling down the road. You’ll also need a large generator mounted to the trailer to have enough power to run all the fans. A used reefer is a good base to start with to make a package/nuc trailer due to the walls already being insulated. 4x4’s on the floor with steel grating to raise the pallets off the floor to allow for airflow will also be needed. 53ft trailer can haul around 2,200 packages when fully loaded.
I used to make package runs from California to Wyoming with 1500 bee packages in a horse trailer. We would drive in one shot and bees would do great. Just some insight for you John. Driving them in the evening alleviates the traffic issue.
Very informative John ! Love your innovative spirit in trying new ideas ! The comments from @markk4861 seem to make a lot of sense for future runs . Also loved the coverage of the Beewise AI monitoring system , I do worry that it robs the very important Hands on approach in every day beekeeping, reminds me of factory farming i.e. cattle , chickens , pigs . I think Beekeepers need to know their colonies up close , just call me old school Beek ! 😂 Be blessed brother we pray for your continued success! Mrs. Bees Honey
Good job John! Wondering if you came to our back yard to get the bees? Was there a little store “Lacy’s” where you picked the bees up? Our friend John David has bees and he just started using the Beewise and he also owns the store which is right in the state line! Just a lot of similarities..if so it’s a shame we didn’t know we could have showed you around this beautiful area we live in!! Either way nice video, glad y’all made it home safely and with your girls alive!
Hello John if you did not know there is bulk heads that you can put in those trailers so you do not have to cool or freeze the complete trailer just what you need . Also you can pull those trailers down to around-30 f to -40 f degrees or they will heat also
If that is what you need . That Bulk head is a real thick pad that goes from floor to ceiling an wall to wall. Good idea to use those trailers to transport bees . Have a good week. Thanks
Used to be a driver for Kroger, back in the day. Hauled these reefers every day, for years. I'm guessing this is a test run for larger runs, or runs west, for California deliveries, and such. Great vid. Thanks for posting.
Maybe separate out the nucs/pkgs with layers of pallets or custom framework to aid ventilation? It'd mean less space for product but might prevent overloading the condenser unit. Speaking as a retired defense worker, the "loose nuc" comment had me cracking up. :)
A reefer will have its limit hauling larger amounts of bees. If you ever start hauling full loads or near full loads you’ll need to buy your own trailer and modify it with vent holes and fans to be able to move the volume of air to keep the bees cool enough even while traveling down the road. You’ll also need a large generator mounted to the trailer to have enough power to run all the fans. A used reefer is a good base to start with to make a package/nuc trailer due to the walls already being insulated. 4x4’s on the floor with steel grating to raise the pallets off the floor to allow for airflow will also be needed. 53ft trailer can haul around 2,200 packages when fully loaded.
I used to make package runs from California to Wyoming with 1500 bee packages in a horse trailer. We would drive in one shot and bees would do great. Just some insight for you John. Driving them in the evening alleviates the traffic issue.
I'd like to see the Chicken house do an inspection on that cargo. Hahahaha!! Awesome job John!
Very informative John !
Love your innovative spirit in trying new ideas !
The comments from @markk4861 seem to make a lot of sense for future runs .
Also loved the coverage of the Beewise AI monitoring system , I do worry that it robs the very important Hands on approach in every day beekeeping, reminds me of factory farming i.e. cattle , chickens , pigs . I think Beekeepers need to know their colonies up close , just call me old school Beek ! 😂
Be blessed brother we pray for your continued success! Mrs. Bees Honey
Thanks John. VERY interesting!
John, that was a cool idea. lol
Good job John! Wondering if you came to our back yard to get the bees? Was there a little store “Lacy’s” where you picked the bees up? Our friend John David has bees and he just started using the Beewise and he also owns the store which is right in the state line! Just a lot of similarities..if so it’s a shame we didn’t know we could have showed you around this beautiful area we live in!! Either way nice video, glad y’all made it home safely and with your girls alive!
Yes, that's exactly where we were! Very nice people and cool store. I love the south and that area in particular!
Reefer trailers will cool lower than the product or item being hauled temp. I haul refrigerated freight all the time
Why so cold? Seems like those poor Florida/Georgia bees like to froze to death.