How long does it take to Tarp a Load?

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  1. Davidlee

    Davidlee Medium Load Member

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    Harps tarps.com and some others sell a 3 piece tarp that might be suitable for your needs.
     
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  3. BAYOU

    BAYOU Road Train Member

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    Everyone that makes tarps if you need to shave weight go to a 3pc set
     
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  4. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    There are fabric tarps available that are quite light. While I have zero experience with them, Tarp Stop in Gary IN come highly recommended. Give them a call, tell them what you need.

    The people I deal with are in canada.
     
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  5. MOBee

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    WARNING BEE GRUMBLE: So if there are lighter tarps out there and few if any of you have to fling the 100 pound plus tarp to the top of the coil, why are you suppose to do this during orientation?! I know, obvious answer, but still! GRRRR!
     
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  6. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    OK, I've never tarped one big coil, but lots of odd tall pieces. Why does one need to have the entire tarp on a coil in order to tarp it? Can't you just unroll it and lift the end of of it up there?
     
  7. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    You can tell this test came from a desk driver. :)
     
  8. BAYOU

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    I've got a few sets of 3pc tarps 4sale if anyone gets down south
     
  9. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    Did you just call me a desk driver, driver?
     
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  10. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Is that a typo/autospell in there? Whoever came up with the idea of lifting the trap on the coil for the test.
     
  11. Freightlinerbob

    Freightlinerbob Road Train Member

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    Gotcha. And yes a typo. Fixed now.
     
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