Why do tarps get pinched so easily?
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Jacoooooooo, Apr 18, 2018.
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Our tarps last for years. But we don’t haul oddball stuff either. The tighter they are, the better. Strapping over the tarps here will get you a buttchewing.
Thanks to the ones who clarified what I meant. In my mind pinching happens when you strap over the tarp. Easy solution, stop doing it. Lol. -
I always find it intriguing reading these tarp threads and it just reinforces my decision to never wanna haul stuff requiring tarps.
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Other than moving blankets, what can you use for tarp padding? Buddy at the tarp shop suggested anti friction mats, like a 4 foot square of rubber
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Felt padding goes a long way, imo. It’s thick and can be bent extremely easily to fit odd ends/corners. -
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Nothing requiring tape- Takes too long- youre already at an hour and a half to Strap n tarp- Don't add extra time-Especially if 90% of your freight requires a tarp.
Something quick to protect the edges- I mean you can go start inspecting-and determining your edges and start taping up foam or whatever- you'll get sick n tired of that noise quick.
Especially the "Shopping cart" Loads with different lengths and shapes of steel.Tb0n3 Thanks this. -
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If it’s a porcupine load, I charge double to tarp it. But I will take the time to protect the tarps if I agree to one. Heck I’ve called and asked for more money after seeing said porcupine.
I don’t haul those Menards loads. No money in that in my opinion. Guy I’m leased to used to haul them all the time. I think they use the tarps to hold the load on? No way to strap all that stuff down correctly.xsetra, cke, stayinback and 2 others Thank this. -
I use old carpet cut into 18”x48” strips. I store them on top of a tool box and run a strap around the box. I also cut old straps into pieces I store in a toolbox. I also have an assortment of old carpet mats I keep in a toolbox.
However, some of these loads are just determined to find a way to tear my tarps!
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