Conestoga question

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  1. stwik

    stwik Road Train Member

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    Believe he runs an Aero XP. But wouldn’t be like him to not shop around before purchasing so he might be able to sway you in the right direction :)
     
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  3. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Evening Sir!

    Yes I have the Aero XP. As far as structural design, and ease of operation I say it ranks near the top, if not at the top. I looked at other Conestogas at MATS last week, still prefer the Aero. From the front I can have it unhooked, and slid open in less than 45 seconds. But when I fasten it back up I like to unlatch the back first, takes the strain off the front latches. After loading I can button it up pretty quick.
    Rollers are guaranteed for life as long as you own it.
     
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    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Freind got his installed last year. He worked it out so he took his trailer straight to Indianapolis at the main plant. Think he said 1 1/2 days and he rolling back home with it. Also a Aero XP.
     
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    The company I work for has aero as well. I really like them. They open really fast from front or back. I have however talked to a driver that was in love with his quick draw setup, he had regular flat that day so I've never seen one tho. Hope that helps.
     
  6. Lostkeys

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    I've owned both Quickdraw and Fastrak. They are about the same quality. Something else to consider is shop locations and hours. What options were included in that 15k quote?
     
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    Is eagle the tarp system with the j hooks that will fit on the track?
     
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    Yah, besides everyone already knows I'm a deuce.... and often times a douche
     
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    Those Aeros do look nice and quick. Never dragged one myself. Only the Fasttrack.
     
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    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    To be honest, now I'm speaking from what I see personally.... the framework looks stronger to me for one thing, and the locking system on the back is something I like too. I looked at a unit on YouTube that one company demonstrated, guy used a quarter .25 to chock the rollers on the back at one point.... keep in mind this was a sales demo! :rolleyes::D. Think it was the same one that used a strap and winch on the sides to hold the back.

    I have to load later this evening for Elkhart, IN , if I don't forget I will take a few pics and share here, just to give others a idea what it looks like on the latches. We all have different taste.
     
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    Where at in Elkhart? Bull Moose?
     
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