In this video we look at how to safely operate the curtains on curtain sided trailers.

Please watch the short video above, and you can see the transcript below:

There’s no need to fight with the curtain. Here are a few simple techniques on how to operate this trailer

Opening the curtain

Stage 1:
Release the curtain buckles starting from the front Removing a rave hook from the rave

Stage 2:
Release the tension from the front of the ratchet tensioner

Stage 3:
List the front pole off the tensioner and pull the curtain slightly back

Stage 4:
Start opening the curtain from the rear. Pulling the curtain to the rear and concertinaing it

Stage 5:
Bunch the curtain to the rear, Retain the curtain pole Using a load strap to prevent roof damage

Closing the curtain

Stage 1:
Pull the curtain to the front by the pole

Stage 2:
Make sure the curtain is tucked under the pelmet and put the pole onto the tensioner

Stage 3:
Ensure the marker indicators on the curtain at the align at the rear with the bodywork

Stage 4:
Ratchet the curtain to the front using the tensioner

Stage 5:
Refit to the curtain buckles and close