Tarping systems

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

  1. Pfuse

    Pfuse Light Load Member

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    You can see why you can't turn while the kit is open.;
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    Trailer open, full view;
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    Roll past kit. You can see they have to cut the rub rails off to have this option;
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    This is the position you would have to pin the kit in if you were going to run with it open. Notice the lifters are higher than normal;
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  3. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Still a very nice setup. I got stuck with a 48 flat for a few weeks here and I sure wouldn't mind a system. Every dam load is "8 ft tarps required" LOL !!!!
     
  4. Pfuse

    Pfuse Light Load Member

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    Eew! I can't imagine tarping this time of year or middle of summer. If it was just the heat/cold I could handle it, but the wind pisses me off like nothing else!
     
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  5. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    I don't mind tarping in the wind so much, but throwing straps over a tall load in the wind makes my temper come out.
     
  6. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Just about every load I have found this week wanted full tarps, even the 10' wide stuff !!!!

    Got me a military truck to babysit over the weekend and an OS to Nashville Wednesday. But I'm gonna start looking at used trailers very soon with some type of tarping system I think. Would open up a larger selection of loads plus the rates seem better, tho the cost of the trailer justifies the higher rate
     
  7. Cummins_444

    Cummins_444 Medium Load Member

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    Shc do you want a 48x102 that stretches out to 81 feet? It's a 99 fontaine in good shape. Not a lot of rust. 15,000 and you could be hauling that high dollar freight. I'd offer you a step but I think I sold it.
     
  8. Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    My dad has a Ravens step he's wanting to get rid of. I can't remember what year it is off hand but if your looking for something like that let me know.
     
  9. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    I'll be looking for a step for sure but it's not gonna be till after summer. I need to get my savings account built back up 1st. Plus I'll be looking for something at 51'
     
  10. Fullforce

    Fullforce Light Load Member

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    did someone say $23,000 for a tarping system?!?!
     
  11. Pfuse

    Pfuse Light Load Member

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    Yep, but that's for a 53' trailer with the roll past option ($$$) and the front door.
     
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