Bungies...

I learn that bungee the sides does not really help make it look sharp, but making it tight. So really tight the front, back and some of the sides to make the center "stretch" tight.

 

Yes, gotta pull the corners tight and work it from there.

 

Have you tried rolling the sides.

 

I always bungee to the highest row of rings I can reach. That usually stops the blowing, BUT watch your eyes...accident waiting to happen. And i do D ring to underside of trailer frame.

 

rates are too low for a pretty tarp job...Like Johnny Mars once told me "Man,The Stuff underneath the tarp gets more wet than on top"

 

BINGO! Pin down two corners on on end and pull the other end tight.

I think the Maverick thing you're talking about is using on bungie per d ring. hook the strap to the d ring run it through the rub rail and pull it as far as you can and hook it to the rail.

 

Pinch the tarp at the rail with your left hand, then gather the excess below with your right and shove up underneath that fold you created with your left hand. Should help create better tension on the tarp to keep it from flapping.

Post some pictures of your tarp jobs for some tips.

 

Also triple the number of bungees. Add more until tarp quits flying.

Keep a roll of twine rope. A few thousand feet of the stuff woven block and tackle style will hold her until the ice freezes everything into place. Use a hammer to bust ice, then blade to slice.

If you go into a high wind warned area, wait a while. Preferably overnight.