The pick-up truck used to pull the gooseneck is then available for other farm work. Specially designed self-contained transport vehicles are common in situations where they are used regularly to haul large quantities of fish. A producer can save money by purchasing used equip-ment in good condition. Follow recommended gross weight limits for vehicles and tonnage weight of the trailer for safety reasons. In the South, most hauling tanks are insulated unless trips are short or tanks are for on-farm use only.
Insulation means little or no ice is required to maintain temperatures on long trips.
Urethane foam, plastic foam and corkboard are common insulating materials used as filler between tank walls. Tank capacities range from 75 gallons to 2,500 gallons with the most common tanks holding 100 to 300 gallons. Tank depth is usually 28 inches to 32 inches. Most tanks are rectangular and may have from one to eight compartments with varying arrangements. More than one compartment is needed if several fish sizes or species require transport at the same time.