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Smoke tarp

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by MJ1657, Jan 24, 2014.

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  1. Jan 24, 2014 #1
    MJ1657

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    I want to get smoke tarp for occasional water pipe loads. Do you guys like fitted or just a plain flat tarp with a couple rows of D-rings.

    I'm leaning towards a fitted tarp. Tarpstop has them that are 8x8x2.
     
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  3. Jan 24, 2014 #2
    dannythetrucker

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    fitted nose tarps are great when they fit right. Such as insulation or lumber that is exactly square and 8' wide. anything that is a little narrower or not shaped square you'd be just as well off or better with a 10 x 12, even a 16x16 or a scrap from a ruined tarp can work just fine.
     
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  4. Jan 24, 2014 #3
    Ruthless

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    I bought a fitted, specifically I wanted one for that green pipe...figured fitted would keep it on while I'm trying not to fall off of the ladder... Results pending on that. If you throw a strap/chain over top to keep weight/ frictional tension on the top side a flat tarp will work just as well
     
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  5. Jan 24, 2014 #4
    Saddletramp1200

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    Fitted is best. A Ratchet strap so it don't flap. Tech Tip. Bears leave you alone if your tarp looks good.
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2014 #5
    6wheeler

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    Blue tarp from KMart. 10' bungee and roll.
     
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  8. Jan 25, 2014 #6
    Richter

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    those get shreadded on one trip
     
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  9. Jan 25, 2014 #7
    BAYOU

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    I always put mine on before they load it on the truck put a 2" on there and your good
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2014 #8
    Richter

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    i just use a padding tart that doesnt have holes or a steel tarp, but I aggree with Bayou....tarp it on the ground before it gets lifted.
     
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  11. Jan 25, 2014 #9
    MJ1657

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    Is it fitted?
     
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  12. Jan 25, 2014 #10
    BAYOU

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    no just a 10x10
     
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