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Steel Tarps made with 22oz Vinyl

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Gentlemanfarmer, Oct 28, 2016.

  1. Oct 28, 2016 #1
    Gentlemanfarmer

    Gentlemanfarmer Medium Load Member

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    I encountered a flat bed driver using a tarp made with 22 oz vinyl, they were eight years old and in darn good shape. Just wondering if anyone else was using 22 oz tarps. I found a company out of Ohio, Duroche, which will make a steel tarp with 22 oz top and 18 oz drop. If anyone is using a tarp like this I would like to know how heavy they are, and how tight they can be rolled. How well do they perform in cold weather? I am considering buying a couple in a month or two and seek additional information from other drivers.
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2016 #2
    fortycalglock

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    Any of the tarp companies (Tricity, Tarpstop, etc) will make them. My first tarps were some used 22oz Tricity's. Those suckers were heavy.
     
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  4. Oct 29, 2016 #3
    mitmaks

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    Are you talking about 6ft or 8ft drops?
     
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  5. Oct 29, 2016 #4
    Gentlemanfarmer

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    Steel tarps with four foot drops.
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2016 #5
    barroll

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    22oz tarps are 22oz/square yard.
     
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  8. Oct 29, 2016 #6
    Hurst

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    I have enough handling my combo 14 oz on the sides and 18oz across the top. And I complain about them being too heavy. 26ft length with flaps,.. 8 ft drop tarps.

    I'll keep patching the holes in mine until I get smart enough to finally leave them at home.

    Hurst
     
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  9. Oct 30, 2016 #7
    Oscar the KW

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    I put mine back on the shelf in the shed, I might grab a couple of the 4 footers if I think I'll end up in steel country that week.
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2016 #8
    strollinruss

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    I know this sounds condescending, but I bought a Conestoga and have never looked back. Only use tarps to haul hay anymore. I had the 22 oz 8 ft drops and those suckers were hard to roll in the winter. Of course the newer material is probably better nowadays.
     
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