Running straps over tarps

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  1. Dave1837

    Dave1837 Road Train Member

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    It's very satisfying to ride down the road with a nice looking tarp job. This was an easy load but I still take pride in it KIMG1069.JPG
     
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  3. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    There, I fixed it for ya. Now I agree.
     
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  4. staceydude

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    I may try some soon. Bungees and me don’t like each other much. Last tarp job I put way to many in one bundle and they got all jacked up lol. Spent more time detangling them when I needed even though they were perfect when put away other than of course I put to many together.

     
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  5. Dave1837

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    Hahahaha now that I can agree with!!
     
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  6. Dave1837

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    The ones that my company bought recently
    I had brand new ones on that load in the picture. When I took them off they were like guitar strings, totally stretched out with no more elasticity. Probably cause of the cold weather. Point is, I agree bungee cords suck lol
     
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  7. staceydude

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    lol yup, my last trip to Colorado some of the 31” s turned into 48s” and a few 21” into 36s’’ lol

     
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    The cheaper ones will do that, they usually come back when they get warmer. I think it’s the rubber ones that work better in the cold.
     
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  9. beastr123

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    warm them up and the stretch comes back, anybody that flatbeds in Canada knows that. A bucket of straps in front of the passenger seat is a common practice until they get back to "size" then put away properly.
     
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  10. Dave1837

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    I don't flatbed in Canada lol
     
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  11. beastr123

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    But you might be able to learn a bit from one who does.
    "every day that you don't learn something or teach something is a WASTED day" ( a quote from "Bunk" an old-fart that I learned a lot from in my 20s)
     
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