If you truly want to get the best out of your sheeting systems then steer clear of low grade tarpaulins.
This doesn’t mean pay more and get more for your money as more often than not purchasing through a body builder or online store will simply get you the lowest of grades at the highest of prices as they are more interested in the bottom line and have no measure of quality.
It also doesn’t mean buying the heaviest or thickest textile because if springs are used and they are not particularly powerful; or the materials are heaped high in the container a lighter weight high tensile material like Supermesh may be more suitable as it allows the tarp to be tailored more to suit.
TOP TIP: Speak to someone who manufactures the tarpaulins in-house. Look at what you are getting; does it look well made? Once it is on the truck, monitor its life span with relation to the wear of the tarp body.
Transcover have several grades in stock for various applications but would always advise those actually using the tarps (as oppose to re-sellers) to buy as good as you can afford and keep them in good working order. If they are not rolling in straight then change them same day to protect the motor and circuit as a whole.
The real cost is not the tarp it is letting down your customers and not having your truck on the road when you need it.
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