I need to purchase a set of 8’ drop tarps. Does anyone have experience with parachute fabric? Where did you get them? Thank you in advance.
Does anyone use parachute tarps?
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by OlegMel, Apr 9, 2024.
Page 1 of 2
-
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
-
Just look at Western Express their tarps look thin enough. Also note all the holes and torn up tarps that Western Express has.
TX2Day Thanks this. -
What do you use for 8’ tarps?Phoenix Heavy Haul Thanks this. -
-
Im ordering a set from 3 Pcs) 24' x 18' Black Airbag/Parachute Tarp for Flatbed - 14 Oz Vinyl on Top & 8' Drop
it they hold up for 3-4 months It will be a win for us.OlegMel Thanks this. -
-
The weight looks good at 55lb for a tarp. I bought used 8’ drop that was 22’ long made by Carolina tarps. (Previous owner cut the flap for some reason) and that sucker heavy as ####. I cut it sides down and use it for coils. That tarp is bullet proof but weighs a lot.
TX2Day Thanks this. -
-
The parachute material is fine if you are really good about padding your load. They tear super easy on the smallest sharp edge and require a sewing machine to patch properly.
I've had them for so long that I don't even remember where they came from. I have had repairs done by Tri City Canvas in Granite City, IL and that where I buy all the rest of my tarps. They can make pretty much anything you can imagine.
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
Page 1 of 2