Hello,

I am definately new to all this and have been searching around for several months. Not really sure what to search so please don't get upset. I am about to do the DIY LQ conversion in a Hart Trailer... 3H-4' SW (hope that is the lingo). I have been studying the Todd RedWrench site a TON (since it is nearly the same trailer)! It has helped a bunch. I was actually thinking about doing the almost exact same thing with a few minor adjustments. Well, after a weekend get-a-way, i was wondering how hard it would be to put in a walk through door...which redwrench has. So here comes the question(s).

Does anyone know if this wall is necessary for torsion on the trailer? If so, is the wall already designed where the walk through door could be easily installed? Or could i just cut out one of the studs and make a walk through area and jsut put a curtain divider up?

I know people have concerns about the horse kicking the added wall....i was really more concerned with washing it out and it not being water-proof (simple line-x fix). The weight of the horse can be held up by the existing divider door between the horses.

I want to thank everyone in advance for the help and Todd for making that great website on DIY LQ conversions. I enjoy pondering on it and trying to do what i can to "make it my own".

Thanks!! 

I also wanted to install a walk-thru door; first I checked out the posts here on HTW and then called my manufacturer and then a few dealers (for said manufacturer).  For my Logan 4-h gooseneck the slant wall is not load bearing... that's kinda the key concept.  I suggest you call around and when you get the same answer from several sources, then you have an answer you can have some confidence in. 

In regard to the "curtain" idea... you're going to get dust, drafts, moisture, stink, and on and on and, if you insulate the rest of the front end, your curtain is the weak point.   On the other hand, a curtain could be a great short-term solution while you're getting around to a more permanent fix.

good luck

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