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Seriously considering TMC but......

Discussion in 'TMC' started by Hip Hugger, Jul 15, 2014.

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  1. Jul 15, 2014 #1
    Hip Hugger

    Hip Hugger Bobtail Member

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    Not sure about tarping!! I'm an average build guy, but not very muscular. I hear that the lumber tarps can weigh 120# and more when wet.

    Is it very hard tarping loads??
     
    Hip Hugger, Jul 15, 2014
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  3. Jul 15, 2014 #2
    FirNaTine

    FirNaTine Light Load Member

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    It can be pretty hard at first until you get a system down good. Tarping in the wind, snow and rain is a pain. Frozen tarps are really fun. Tarping higher loads can be harder but lots of places have tarping stations or will put tarp on top of the load for you.
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2014 #3
    damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    tarping isnt bad, im 130 lbs and have never had any issues traping loads
     
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  5. Jul 15, 2014 #4
    MJ1657

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    No its not hard.
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2014 #5
    snowez

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    Geez, a wet lumber tarp weighs as much as you. Must be built
     
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  8. Jul 15, 2014 #6
    MJ1657

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    Flatbed trucking: Do something outside for an hour or so then sit in a comfortable seat for hours then do something outside for an hour or so and repeat. Not hard.

    Anyone that says its hard either hasnt done any hard work or they are extra lazy.
     
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  9. Jul 15, 2014 #7
    poppapump1332

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    Come on do you see some of the guys that get out of trucks looks like they havent missed a big mac meal their whole life.flatbedding aint for sussies i know you can do it.
     
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  10. Jul 15, 2014 #8
    Hip Hugger

    Hip Hugger Bobtail Member

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    Thanks everybody for your feedback!!

    In my opinion I would rather pull a skateboard then a van, at least I would have to do some work occasionally and not just hold a steering wheel.
     
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  11. Jul 15, 2014 #9
    Puppage

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    And there's PLENTY of extra lazy out there, too.
     
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  12. Jul 15, 2014 #10
    Hip Hugger

    Hip Hugger Bobtail Member

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    yeah I'll pass on that!! thanks any way!!
     
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