Tarping question

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by bamamac, Apr 6, 2012.

  1. bamamac

    bamamac Medium Load Member

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    Which flat bed companies have the lightest tarps? Or are they all a 100lbs. plus?
     
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  3. smilingdeaddog

    smilingdeaddog Bobtail Member

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    Well....haha- yes they are all a pain. Steel tarps are about 80lbs and lumber tarps(larger) are about 100-120lbs. I have never seen one that was much "lighter" than any others. sorry-had to lol at your question. :)
     
  4. plentygood

    plentygood Road Train Member

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    You need to be in shape to be a "bedder"
     
  5. Treefork

    Treefork Road Train Member

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    Some of our lumber tarps are in the 150+ range. Our steels are probably 60ish.
     
  6. hhmag70

    hhmag70 Light Load Member

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    There are tarps with lighter weight sides on them, it makes the 8 ft drops feel like normal 4 ft drops. No idea what the big companies issue to their drivers.
     
  7. local driver

    local driver Light Load Member

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    i think the lightest tarps are ones you dont have to pick up..ie:..contestoga,coverd wagon..etc..js
     
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  8. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    You can get any kind of tarp you want if you buy it. :yes2557:
     
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  9. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Another option for lighter tarps is to purchase 4ft drop lumber tarps with D rings and snaps, have D rings every one foot on center.Then purchase 4 ft curtains that have 1ft centered tie downs, D rings.

    Each section will still be below 50 pounds and much easier to handle and not get a hernia.
     
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  10. ccraft03

    ccraft03 Bobtail Member

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    round is a shape
     
  11. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    That seems like of extra work
     
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