Benefits of Electric Flip Tarp vs Manual

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  1. cstidh4851

    cstidh4851 Bobtail Member

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    I am just looking for opinions on Flip Tarp Systems, and whether or not the electric versions from Roll-Rite are worth it? If anyone has any insight please share
     
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  3. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    Oh you will love electric tarps. I was pulling double belly dumps. After loading I would flip them as I was driving across the site to exit. Others were pulling over and having to get out of the truck and flip their tarps. You have to do this twice, before and after you load.
     
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  4. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Yup. Having that in-cab switch to open and close your tarp is great. The ones I don't get are the ones who set it up so you have to get out to throw the switch...may as well roll it manually at that point. Comes in real handy in inclement weather...less time standing in the rain. I never had the in-cab suspension dump or gate release, but that doesn't take long to do. Always a good idea to put eyes and boots on the ground to check stability and for level prior to raising the bed, anyway...and always a good idea to poke your head above the side to make sure it's not loaded all on one side of the wagon, too.

    But yeah, as to the OP, in-cab controls for an electric tarp is the way to go.
     
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