Where is everyone #5

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by DDlighttruck, Aug 27, 2017.

  1. farmerjohn64

    farmerjohn64 Road Train Member

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    I made a screenshot of that to reference later; tarping is by far my weakest link
     
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  3. Nostalgic

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  4. farmerjohn64

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    I’m not giving you “permission” you colossal a hole, I’m simply trying to be courteous :rolleyes: Jk of course hehehe
     
  5. Nostalgic

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    Depending on the load, I usually like to pinch the tarp against the deck by going around a spool and back to another D ring, but I'm paranoid and hate ballooning tarps. Straight to the rail is a lot faster though.
     
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  6. jamespmack

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    Your learning. But I'm learning from you. My hand tarping is very far and few. But I'm trying to learn incase I need to.
     
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  7. Lysdexis

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    I'm by no means an expert but thats what I found worked best for me and kept it looking nice.

    I thought it was a messed up panoramic photo when I first saw it tbh. But I agree
     
  8. Nostalgic

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    I tend to overdo it with bungees, and don't often have the time to stop and fix something that didn't work, so I spend a little extra time to make sure it doesn't happen. I still feel like a cheat or a slacker for doing it, but I use 2" straps a lot to keep air from getting in or to prevent flapping. I like it to look the same going down the road as it does sitting still.

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    ETA: Yes, @jamespmack , I know I'm lazy for belly loading my coils like this, but like other bad habits, I'm not going to stop haha.
     
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  9. farmerjohn64

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    Geez you’ve got those long bungees; wait, you fold the flap up? I suppose there’s more than one way but considering how neat yours looks, might have to try that
     
  10. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    Just got a text from a friend, he's got his new toy ready for work:

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  11. jamespmack

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    I agree and understand. But your looking at it as the one passing. Well not just you. But this group. The one being passed is purposely showing you respect. Agree or not. I flash the headlights in day time and interrupt the markers at night. I'll call it out on the radio for nobody but me to hear.

    Its us showing you respect. NOT telling someone were your trailer is at.

    Jump over with out my nod, I'm gonna wanna give you a knuckle sammie. And assuming my old shaker cant run you down would be the second wrong thing you have done in the moment.
     
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