OK how do I search for a curtain side, conestoga, side kit and a stretch trailer? The acronyms are:
VC, VS, FS, ST but it gives me search results for vans and all sorts of other crap I don't want.

stupid dat.

 

rank, i see you got interested in rolling tarp step systems too maybe when i get my own authority and rolling tarp, which i plan to do in Spring 2010, we can combine our efforts? i'm now looking at verduyn system too. emailed their sales lady and naturally she said they are way better than anything that aero-kit (conestoga) makes. actually, here's her email:

"Hello Sergey,

Thank you for your interest in the Verduyn Eagle slider. The Eagle can
be made as a sectional system or a one piece tarp. Either option
delivers a superior product to the Aero-Kit "Conestoga" and the Aero-Kit
"Look". There are so many features that are included and/or done better
than that on Aero-kit systems that it would truly require a visit to go
over them all. I would love to have you come to our shop and experience
opening and closing our demo systems so that you can see and feel the
quality that we build into each system. If you are unable to make it
out to our shop, I could visit with you at MacKinnon's yard and go over
the features and options.

Alternatively, you could talk to the drivers at MacKinnon and get their
feedback as to how the systems compare. MacKinnon has both systems in
their fleet. I am confident that anyone who has pulled both systems
would definitely prefer our Eagle product.

Our website has a lot of great information about the Eagle, with many
pictures showing the different options. It can be reached at this url
Verduyn Tarps Inc. - Home Page. In particular, watch the video showing our push
button front open system Verduyn Tarps Inc..
Once you see how easy that works, you will not settle for anything less.


The specifications for a 48' drop deck Eagle system are as follows:

Weight: 2,200 lbs
Cost: $19,700
Design: Single Transition
Financing: yes, through a third party

That includes our patented tie down system; our quilted stainless steel
headboard with full 6'6" mandoor; two built in chain racks; front and
rear ground control closures and many other options.

Please don't hesitate to call if you have any questions.

Regards,

Lauren Verduyn
Vice President
Verduyn Tarps Inc."

 

well.............I do have a curtain side step and a side kit for my Reitnouer step and they are both just collecting dust.......

I thought I might research rates a littel.

 

There are many manufacturers in the market place of rolling tarp systems and how do you know what to purchase? The systems you want to stay away from are the obvisous ones that are the highest maintenance. No manufacturer will tell you their system is high maintenance but there are some that will guarantee theirs are the least costly to maintain. Anything with more wheels is more headaches, cost and down time. I hear they all roll coming from the show room but like tires the more you have the more cost it is to maintain. Flat spotting is an issue I hear because most systems roll on plastic or rubber wheels while others are metal wheels that roll on edge. Some systems out there have 1/3 as many wheels with life time warranties. That would be where to start. Also you want to make sure the track isn't a maintenance nightmare. Lots of new features on systems today like sectional tarps that allows the tarp to be easily replaced if damaged but I hear they are not all what they are cracked up to be. One company I understand guarantee's their sectional tarp replacement to be the easiest of designs over anyone else. Watch for frames systems that are too flimsy and not structurally strong. Most systems have skinny front and rear car frames while others are built to last and those that have wider frames can easily contain built in tensioning mechanisms that travel with the frames. If its not attached then it gets run over or damaged. Drop decks are a high cube system and travel far and wide encountering many weather conditions so if the frames are poorly designed then you can have maintenance issues that can cripple you in the pocket book. Search for the best built system that has a proven reputation to out last the others and get their warranty in writing. Ask around and see what fleets are buying what systems and why? Find out what's the oldest systems in their fleet, what components they replace the most and what should you budget per year on maintenance. That will most likely provide good insight on where to purchase a system from. I won't be fooled because some one states theirs is the best, of course they will all say that but only one manufacturer will stand alone and their customer's testimony will be the proof in the pudding.

Good Luck!