Best way to store tarp straps

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  1. OldeSkool

    OldeSkool Road Train Member

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    I stay in the same truck, but swap out to different trailers frequently. Would like some tips on hanging my tarp straps off the truck. No I don’t have a headache rack, the trailers all have header boards.
     
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  3. Razororange

    Razororange Road Train Member

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    I lay out a moving blanket and lay them all flat in it. Fold the sides over the hooks and then roll the whole thing up. I keep the roll inside my rack. You could easily use a piece of tarp and keep them with your tarps.

    Bungees stored exposed to road spray and sun will fall apart fast. I buy a new box every 2 years or so to replace the ones that get cut. Rarely do they snap from UV degradation.
     
  4. Cdemars316

    Cdemars316 Medium Load Member

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    I roll them up in the tarp if I have no place to store them on truck, have done it this way since I began, at least that way I know I always have them
     
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  5. SomeCanadian

    SomeCanadian Light Load Member

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    A section of 4” abs pipe cut just long enough to keep em tight but not so long as to have much tension on them.
    I usually keep a spare oversized sign in the pipe. I can’t remember if I stumbled on this method on here or irl.
     
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  6. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    If you have side steps, remove them and replace them with step “Boxes” for storage.
     
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  7. m16ty

    m16ty Road Train Member

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    I put them on pvc pipe.
     
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  8. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Use rope. No problems.
     
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  9. Luwi67

    Luwi67 Heavy Load Member

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    Get a couple of duffel bags. Loop the 21" cords like you would if you hung them off the trailer or headache rack and toss them in the duffel. Do the same for the 31" and throw both bags in the luggage compartment of your cab.
     
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