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Curtainside

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bigdaddyo, Jul 1, 2010.

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  1. Jul 1, 2010 #1
    bigdaddyo

    bigdaddyo Bobtail Member

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    I run into 3 drivers just this week that cutainside. Each one tellin me this is wear the moneys at now. Plus no tarpin. Sounds to good to be true. Whadda y'all think???
     
    bigdaddyo, Jul 1, 2010
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  3. Jul 1, 2010 #2
    jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

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    I enjoyed it, did it for a couple years.

    It also allows you to haul more than just flatbed freight !!!!!
     
    jtrnr1951, Jul 1, 2010
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  4. Jul 1, 2010 #3
    Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    We have 3 curtainside trailers, plus a flatbed with a rolling tarp. Great trailers, very versatile, especially the one with the rolling tarp.
     
    Lonesome, Jul 1, 2010
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  5. Jul 1, 2010 #4
    Jfaulk99

    Jfaulk99 Road Train Member

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    Have ran them for about 13yrs or so (flatbeds with rolling tarps). Honestly can't believe anyone still hand tarps.:biggrin_2559:

    You looking to buy one?
     
    Jfaulk99, Jul 1, 2010
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    johnday Thanks this.
  7. Jul 2, 2010 #5
    johnday

    johnday Road Train Member

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    Sure can't argue there!!!:biggrin_25525:
     
    johnday, Jul 2, 2010
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  8. Jul 2, 2010 #6
    Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Rolling tarps are more versatile than curtain sides, also lighter. You can't crane load a curtain side, which means you can't handle a lot of steel loads.
     
    Old Man, Jul 2, 2010
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  9. Jul 2, 2010 #7
    condocassanova

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    condocassanova, Jul 2, 2010
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  10. Jul 2, 2010 #8
    Raezzor

    Raezzor Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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    ####, that's the bees knees right there.
     
    Raezzor, Jul 2, 2010
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  11. Jul 2, 2010 #9
    Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    The one we have is a QuickDraw system, on a Transcraft trailer. It really works great.

    http://www.quickdrawtarps.com/home/

    You have to really be careful about forklifts banging the sides of your trailer, and upkeep and maintenance is critical. But it's the only way to go!
     
    Lonesome, Jul 2, 2010
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  12. Jul 2, 2010 #10
    Saddle Tramp

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    :biggrin_25514:SWEET! If i ever pull a skateboard thats the way to go.:biggrin_25514:
     
    Saddle Tramp, Jul 2, 2010
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