converting to conestoga , cons and pros

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  1. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    I don't know how lucrative it is now though, half the trucks you see in the Chicago area and just about every where else has them now.



    I do agree with you about Tarp stop, good people to deal with. I've been to the Gary and Ohio shop, never up to Taylor location. I definitely prefer Gary as the location they have in Ohio is a complete cluster, way to small of a lot they have.
     
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  3. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    I kinda like the video ...but 25k vs 13.5tarpstop .....hmmm
     
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  4. Ruthless

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    Yea that is a big difference; I hadn't realized it was that much. I owned a fastrak from tarpstop; it was certainly not a high end build, but it'd prolly do fine for most folks.
     
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  5. stwik

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    25k for a conestoga...

    I don’t like the straps for the tensioning bit... I will say that. Their rail appears to be solid though and I’d imagine if you’re running off a board and don’t have too many direct customers that will crane and/or have a competent forklift operator having a solid rail is a big benefit... but it’s a 100% upcharge over their competitors...

    Oh, and their forward bulkhead and customizable rack looks nice.

    But 25k.....

    Yeesh :eek:
     
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  6. Michael H

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    We give the crew at Verduyn a lot of business. Gotta agree with how great the staff and their product is. I believe we are paying $15k for ours.
     
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  7. jamespmack

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    Oh my. Ill stick with my side kit on a combo trailer to stay under 30k. 29 and change!
     
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  8. pavrom

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    Thank you guys ! I gave a call to verduyn and scheduled for Feb 4 - earliest possible out of 3 locations ...this will give me plenty of time to decide and they have currently 16 people waiting in case someone cancels .
     
  9. 1johnb

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    I priced one, 53x102x8' high front door and roll up rear was about $16k This was late spring. A fast track and sure tite are right at $16 for the same spec.
     
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  10. kranky1

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    Prepare yourself for having a nervous breakdown anytime anyone goes near the trailer with a fork-lift.
     
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