Light Weight Tarps

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by vasili333, Sep 29, 2014.

  1. barroll

    barroll Road Train Member

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    Bench press was always crowded by meatheads working their vanity muscles, so it was my main press. Couldn't bench over 180, but spanked the 220 pounders on the OHP.

    Something you might want to consider is 26'X16' 18oz tarps rather than 26'X26's that are more common. They're 40% lighter, but just as strong. I really like having my 16'X16' boxed out machine tarp for when I roll out my 16'X24' and it isn't quite enough to cover the load.

    If you have four 26'X16's with boxed out D-rings, and get an 8' lumber flap put on the left of one, and the right of another, you'll never have to lift anything more than 75% of the weight of a 26'X26'. You can even get away with only one middle tarp if the load is 44'ish or shorter.
     
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  3. BrandyJo

    BrandyJo Bobtail Member

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    Check out Kevlar Ultra light tarps sold by Gulf Coast Canvas Awning in Houston, TX 713-695-5245.
     
  4. blacklabel

    blacklabel Heavy Load Member

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    They sell just a fitted "flap end" for like smoke tarp for insulation panels. Could possibly use this with the boxed 26x16
     
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