Tarping systems

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by fortycalglock, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. Pfuse

    Pfuse Light Load Member

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    Drag is worse compared to an empty flat, but compared to a flat with anything that catches the wind it's better. I haul lots of stuff that would make some pretty dirty air.

    I don't have much issue from any "sail" effect. It was worse with the Roll Tite as the kit would start to take on a banana shape in high winds. The Quick Draw stays much straighter due to the tighter tarp. Yeah, a flat is better in a crosswind, but the price tag is a much bigger disincentive.
     
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  3. Pfuse

    Pfuse Light Load Member

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    35" at the tail or 35" at the top of the arch?
     
  4. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    Ain't that the truth. Not thinking besides $$$, I booked a crate from FL to WA at 10'2" and maybe 4,000 pounds. My trailer has a decent arch for a steel step, and I was more like 10'3" to 10'4". I had to "adjust" my height till I got to 14' states. I hauled a 10'2" transformer that weighed 25,000 lbs and easily, but slowly fit under a 13'6" bridge. Both of those loads were tarped as well, hence my desire for a tarp system.
     
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  5. SHC

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    Makes sense to me.

    Like I said, a covered wagon or a flat like Jfaulk has is what rules the roost up here in the steel belt. I'm just going with a step to get things caught back up and some cushion in the bank. Then I can start looking at something fancy LOL
     
  6. Pfuse

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    I misunderstood the problem. You could run with a container under the tarp as long as you have the roll past option. The tarp would only take up 10' of the bottom deck if you were going to run with it open (because of the turning issue.
     
  7. Jfaulk99

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    Didn't say but I was wondering the same thing as I typed it.
     
  8. SHC

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    This is not a bad set-up. No idea what brand but I couldn't stop drooling

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  9. fortycalglock

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    I know where you've been! They definitely have the nicest trucks and trailers out there. I use to load at Rollercoaters in WV quite a bit and talked to several of them. Its someplace I seriously considered leasing to.
     
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  11. fortycalglock

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    How hard is it to load a covered wagon in a miniskirt and high heels?
     
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