Mesh tarps needed.

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by cnsper, Oct 6, 2017.

  1. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    I have heard it said that size doesnt matter, Its what you do with it that matters.
     
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  3. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    Only from those without size.
     
  4. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    This could go so sideways so fast.

    What quality are you considering?
    is this something you will want to have and use for a reasonable time and multiple loads or a few and no more?
     
  5. ChaoSS

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    Enough with the innuendo. Can we get back to the tarp question?
     
  6. Espressolane

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    Which question would that be?
    In order to provide options, more information is required.
    Is i this a one timmer, a handfull or so over a short time, or is this looking like a long term arrangement.
    Depending on the situation, it may be more cost effective to go some place like a Ranch/farm store or Harbor freight or one of the other dozen places like that, pick up some low cost units instead of spending a lot more money on a higher quality set of Nursery/Sod Tarps from a tarp manufacturer or retail tarp shop.

    As for a truck tarp equipment locations, from at least Kansas City, to Brownsville, a number of shops exist in some of the larger towns. Just depends on who has stock and price on them.
     
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  7. Slowpoke KW

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    I've bought all my tarps from Edwards Canvas in Paul's Valley,OK I-35 exit 72 (south of Okc)
    Probably have to order them.

    Fleetpride on west Reno in Okc I know they have various sizes pre made from cover most of a dump bed all the way to cover the entire truck

    Okc tarp and supply
    I haven't been there yet
     
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  8. Mattflat362

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    Oh yea and if this is your first time running trees (if that is what you are running) be prepared for a filthy dirty muddy truck and floorboards and deck.

    I will probably never run them again because they are going to hang up on me when they here my price next time.

    I spent 3 hours power washing my rig and deck and cleaning out my cab after that non sense.

    Lots of money ($8 per mile or 1k minimum per day) would make me forget about it..
     
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  9. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    Duh? That's like hauling shred logs and expecting no oil on your deck. My experience has been different from yours. Were you putting trees in the cab?
     
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  10. PortlandOR.OO

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    You Pat on TT? They are rough on owner operators over there. Funny thing is none of them have ever done it!
     
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  11. Mattflat362

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    What!? Of course not....the entire yard was a mudhole....no escaping it. Climb in and out of the truck a few times and everything is trashed.

    Picture 700 acres of mud, Mexicans, and trees.
     
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