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 Where can I find a good quality tarp?
#986190
02/18/10 03:49 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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Web Wheeler
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Where can I find a good quality tarp?
Looking for one to use for an in camp awning.
Length: 6-8ft.
Width: 5-6ft.
Would like it to easily shed water for occasional use during foul weather.
Grommets should be securely fastened as it may be used in windy weather.
Was considering the basic hardware store varieties and even the harbor freight ones but thought I ought to ask first.
TIA.
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Re: Where can I find a good quality tarp?
[Re: off-roader]
#986191
02/18/10 05:39 PM
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Joined: Oct 2004
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I've seen some really good ones at Harbor Freight, but I've also seen some really, really bad ones.
The good news is that tarps are so cheap at Harbor Freight that replacing (or buying multiples) is no big deal.
1990 Montero RS (In pieces... for now)
KG6VNX
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Re: Where can I find a good quality tarp?
[Re: 52degrees]
#986192
02/18/10 06:53 PM
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Ray, we've been getting tarps at Home Depot for the last few years. The large tarps that cover the goat pens normally last 2 - 3 years before they're tattered and leaky. I have some smaller tarps that are annuals due to more movement and chafing.
R-
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Re: Where can I find a good quality tarp?
[Re: off-roader]
#986193
02/18/10 07:16 PM
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Joined: Dec 2001
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Web Wheeler
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I like the heavy coated fabric ones. They don't make the crinkle crinkle sound like the cheap blue ones. Of course they cost more.
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Re: Where can I find a good quality tarp?
[Re: 52degrees]
#986194
02/18/10 07:25 PM
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I've seen some really good ones at Harbor Freight, but I've also seen some really, really bad ones.
The good news is that tarps are so cheap at Harbor Freight that replacing (or buying multiples) is no big deal. I subscribe to this theory! ^ ^ ^ Be careful though... ![[Linked Image]](http://elitemrp.net/iat/examples/tarp.jpg)
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Re: Where can I find a good quality tarp?
[Re: RichinROA]
#986195
02/19/10 12:13 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
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Body Damage is Cool
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I've been getting the Brown/Silver variety from Lowes. They're thicker than the blue ones. Lasts much longer too.
Todd
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Re: Where can I find a good quality tarp?
[Re: Elbow_Greese]
#986196
02/19/10 12:27 AM
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I've been getting the Brown/Silver variety from Lowes. They're thicker than the blue ones. Lasts much longer too.
Todd I finally wore mine out. I bought it at Harbor Freight for less than half what Lowes had it for. That was years ago, though.
1990 Montero RS (In pieces... for now)
KG6VNX
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Re: Where can I find a good quality tarp?
[Re: 52degrees]
#986197
02/19/10 01:00 AM
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I've got one of the heaviest duty ones from Harbor Freight. Its grey. Works well on my boat.
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Re: Where can I find a good quality tarp?
[Re: RichinROA]
#986198
02/19/10 04:35 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,892
Web Wheeler
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I've seen some really good ones at Harbor Freight, but I've also seen some really, really bad ones.
The good news is that tarps are so cheap at Harbor Freight that replacing (or buying multiples) is no big deal. I subscribe to this theory! ^ ^ ^ Be careful though... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Where can I find a good quality tarp?
[Re: stony-man]
#986199
02/21/10 11:38 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 65
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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If you're going car camping get a canvas one. They are a lot less noisy in windy conditions.
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