New O/O, Old truck what do I need to keep her in top shape?

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  1. JbugBDT

    JbugBDT Light Load Member

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    Can someone explain to me how these tarps work? Maybe overthinking it…
    Recently bought an old roll rite tarp system it has steel arms which is indicative of its age.
    I’m curious what drives the heavy steel arms back towards the rear gate?
    Obviously if the tarp is extended and covering the wagon the motor upfront is rolling in the tarp which is attached to the arms and is pulling them to the front. But what is pushing the arms towards the rear gate is it a separate motor?
    The old owner told me I needed a tarp relay too.
     

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  3. Sons Hero

    Sons Hero Road Train Member

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    My truck has one, I use it when using the wet kit, or warming it up, but never as a cruise control. Only way it would work for that is if you are on perfectly flat land.
     
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    I too have used their hub oil. I replaced the outer hub seals on both sides (left side window had a crack in it and had a slight leak). I used the Lucas hub oil. I’ve also used their fuel treatment as well. No issues.
     
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  5. SL3406

    SL3406 Medium Load Member

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    There are springs where the arms pivot. When the tarp is rolled up to the front, the arms are under constant spring tension. When you roll it out the springs move the arms to the rear.
     
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    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Carful with wires and air lines digging through an old Dash, nothing like creating 2 more problems for yourself after fixing one
     
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  7. JbugBDT

    JbugBDT Light Load Member

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    #### how didn’t I think of that! I have the springs too just thought a different motor was needed for the arms to be pulled towards the back but that makes a ton of sense. Is a tarp relay needed? I was told by the previous tarp owner I needed one. But the mechanic at work said most tarp systems are mechanical. Just flip th switch one way or another
     
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  8. JbugBDT

    JbugBDT Light Load Member

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    Hey thanks for that!
     
  9. SL3406

    SL3406 Medium Load Member

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    The mechanic is referring to this type of switch. (click the link) The downside is that it requires hot wires to be ran inside the cab, which could cause a fire. Using a relay the only wires inside the cab are for a control switch.


    https://www.amazon.com/ALL-TRUCK-PR...xt&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A2ZGKYD6EFZ2ZQ&gQT=2
     
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  10. JbugBDT

    JbugBDT Light Load Member

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    Good morning fellow drivers, I’m at the quarry waiting to get loaded up. Since I have extra time I’m curious if you guys have ever seen a day cab in the a turbo wing to help with fuel mileage? I have one for sale near me, if I can score it for a real good price I might buy it. I’m sure all O/O want to save money where they can.
     
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