Buying a Side Kit for my flatbed. What do you recommend?

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  1. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    Where's a good place to buy one and preferably install it? I called Tarp Stop and they want 6500. Seems a little high but what do you guys think that run one?
     
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  3. Bean Jr.

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    Mine already had it on, so I can't tell you how that stacks up. A tarp is $950, and I think the posts are around $50. 24 plus the back corner posts. 22 panels plus the back and 11 bows. Don't forget the bulkhead. Seems a little high.
     
  4. jamespmack

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    Tri County in Bradner Ohio last year was 3700 complete kit for a 45x102. Quality products and service.

    Thats not including bulk head.
     
  5. shooter19802003

    shooter19802003 Road Train Member

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    Soooooo.......not a complete kit then.....lol
     
  6. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    I buy trailers with bulk heads.

    Complete kit for me.
     
  7. shooter19802003

    shooter19802003 Road Train Member

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    Lol.....just giving you crap.
     
  8. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    The bulkhead should be around another 1k so might be a total of 5k-ish.
     
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  9. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

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    What size bows would you recommend?
     
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    I'm hoping to find the same deal...one already on the trailer. It's just there's a Big Bubba at a decent price near me but it has nothing on it. If I have to add 5k to the purchase price to get it set up it might be a great deal after all that.
     
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  11. jamespmack

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    What are you hauling.
     
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