QuickDraw adjustments

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  1. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    I have a 2018 QuickDraw Conestoga
    It came with 2 free adjustments but I’m never empty when near a shop

    Anyone have insight how I can just do this at home? Can’t be do complicated as there are only 5 adjustment points, 2 in each side and one at the top center
     
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  3. larry2903

    larry2903 Heavy Load Member

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    Would like to know this myself.
     
  4. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    I talked to the shop where I’m leased on to and they have QD kits on all their trailer

    This is what he told me

    Do it empty
    Release the tension on the trailer and then tighten all bolts evenly
    He said it’s normally about 5 full turns on each

    If you get it too tight you won’t be able to get it back in the “A” frame so then you’d have to back them off some
    Looking at the set up. It may be that the top center bolt adjusts the top and maybe any “ angle “ waves you may have??
    Not sure

    Doesn’t sound too difficult
    I will be doing mine this weekend and will update how it goes
    I’m going to use a black marker and mark each but so I can count easier on turns made
     
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    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    It would be interesting to see that done. Can you upload a video of your work?
     
  6. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    Didn’t think of that....
    I will try and get that
     
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  7. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    Didn’t get video but it was pretty simple
    Loosen the kit

    Loosen the lock nut on each of the two side bolts located on the outside of the rear of the curtain carriage
    I have this nut marked with an ( A )
    Then turn nut ( B ) clockwise it in toward the front of the trailer

    I did mine 5 full turns. I also marked the flat spot of the nut with a black marker so I could count the turns
    Do this to each of the two nuts on each side of the carriage. Driver and passenger sides
    And the top center one. There is a locking nut on top of the curtain for that center bolt
    I just opened my kit and used a ladder to get up to the top

    If it is too tight and you can’t get it in that “ A “ frame then loosen it some. But mine worked perfectly with the 5 turns
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