Tarps

That’s going to all be based on you, what you haul and your experience. 2- 28x20 with a 10’ flap and 24x16 with a 8 foot flap would be the minimum. Get d rings all the way around and you can turn those to be 6’ drops and a 4’ drop when you don’t need big tarps. I’ve used this setup for years with some dedicated 4’ tarps as well. Next set will be 11’ drops and 5’ drops if I keep this trailer. Tri city canvas or tarpstop can fix you up

 

Tri City canvas in Granite City Illinois if you run into St. Louis.

 

Ive used these guys with good results:

Mytee Products - Truck Tarps, Cargo Control & Trucking Supplies

 

I would recommend Duroche Tarps in Dayton Ohio. Extremely well made and long lasting. Prices are comparable to Tarp Stop, but much better quality.

 

There is a new kind of tarp that is strong and light weight. I haven't tried them but would like someone here that has tell us about them.
They are called parachute tarps and there made out of parachute materials. Cost I think is around $700 for 6 foot.

And to answer your question I hardly ever find freight that needs 8 foot tarps. 6 is good enough for everything

 

Yea I think they're based in north Atlanta, I've ordered tarps online and got bungees in person

 

Ripstop nylon? Not great for abrasion and definitely not waterproof.

 

They are in Ohio

 

Things might have progressed, but, a buddy had "parachute tarps". Yes they were light, almost too light, the slightest breeze and you were in trouble. Plus, only repairable in a tarp shop on a sewing machine. Your mileage may vary.