Can a Conestoga Trailer be Used as a Dry Van?

The first pic is my truck with a Reitnour/Roll-Tite setup. You can see how loose the tarp is. The tensioning system didn't have enough leverage to take out the wrinkles. The other thing I didn't like about the Roll-Tite was having to actually get on the trailer to release it. I will say that Roll-Tite has updated their mechanicals, but based on my experience with them, I wouldn't buy one.



The second pic is of my new 53' MAC/Quick Draw setup. With low pro 19.5" wheels I have 119" of inside height. The only thing I would change about the Quick Draw is the Velcro that helps keep the back flap closed. In my experience, the Velcro isn't good for much more than a year or two in MN/WI.

 

Holy overhang batman! I would take out a parked car with that thing!

 

From what Les says you can take out a city block driving a sleeper cab

 

You ever ride with him? I like to be comfortable but Les's mini skirt and clear heels is distracting!

 

It's a lot, but it isn't as bad as it seems. The front axle is a lift, so while I'm in a situation where the overhang could be a problem I just lift the front and it turns like a 53' van with the axles forward.

 

pfuse, do you ever work anymore? every time im in the yard your truck is sitting there...lol. You need to get to work to pay for that new fancy trailer.

 

Yeah the first time I met him the skirt, heels, and long hair threw me for a loop. At least now he got a hair cut and isn't so easily mistaken for...well you fill in the blank

 

UGHHHHHH I got two foot high white lettering from the previous owners on my black Conestoga tarp. I would love to know how to get that off there...

 

I try not to. Besides, maybe my truck sitting in the yard will convince someone to put an aero truck without a red oval in the calendar someday!

 

A pete lol?