Tarping 101

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Kittyfoot, Feb 26, 2012.

  1. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    Here's a question that will surely benefit the new guys.

    What method do you use to fold up a tarp? Imagine tarp laid out flat on ther ground.... take us from there.
     
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  3. Ridgerunner665

    Ridgerunner665 Road Train Member

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    It depends on the size of the tarp...and whether or not it has the end flaps.
     
  4. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    Mine are all machinery tarps, 18'x24'.
    Folded lengthways from the outsides to the center, then doubled up and rolled tightly from there.
    With the inside of the tarp facing outwards so it's ready to be rolled out onto a load. (D rings folded inside).

    Martin
     
  5. milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

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    You mean I'm not suppose to throw them in a ball and strap them to the deck of the trailer??? LOL I knew I did something wrong!
     
  6. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    :biggrin_25523:
    That works out good......until you need them again!
    Mind, I only tarp maybe 4 or 5 times a year so I am not one to talk really.

    Martin
     
  7. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    I always tried to have my open edges folding to the inside on my final fold before rolling. Made for a neater bundle that way.

    Get a broom for sweeping the tarp as you fold/roll.

    Cold tarps suck to put away.
     
  8. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    And frozen tarps get folded, not rolled....Hate it.

    Martin
     
  9. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    About the only time I strapped my tarps to the bed.
     
  10. Semi Crazy

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    I fold mine up on the trailer when empty. The ground is dirty.
     
  11. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    I have steel tarps 16x24 and 16x28

    I fold over each side lengthwise twice then fold them in half and roll them tightly. One fits inside the headache rack and the other in my side box on the sleeper (Western Star has a large side box :) )
     
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