| Q:
Why won’t my tarp roll evenly? |
| A: When
operating a Shur-Lok® without a rear return installed, the operator
needs to push the roll tube while cranking the system closed.
If you are doing this, then you need to check your front return
making sure it is set properly. Knot should be secured when
there is no slack in the cord and the roll tube starts to lift
slightly. If this is a new install, make sure that the tarp
was installed square with the trailer. |
| Q:
Does the 22 oz. material roll harder in cold weather? |
| A:Yes,
but it only becomes a concern on longer trailers. In this case
Shur-Co.® recommends using
one of our rear roll return systems or upgrade to an electric
system
to ease the operation. |
| Q:
Is it worth buying the 22 oz. fabric? |
| A: If
you are using your tarp system frequently, then yes, providing
you maintain the proper tension on the tarp. Running with a
loose tarp is the worst thing you can do and will wear out
even 22 oz. fabric. It is 25% stronger than the 18 oz. vinyl. |
| Q:
Fabric, aluminum, steel or stainless steel end caps? What
should I buy? |
A: Determination
is made by the style of box and application.
Fabric Caps are watertight and commonly used on end
dumps, dump bodies and grain carts to absorb a wide range of
box flex. They are stronger than steel or aluminum
and are economical and easy to repair or replace. For end dumps and dump
bodies, the fabric flap can be substituted for a better fit around rear
tailgates and hinges. Fabric caps are also used in grain cart applications
on oversized boxes and odd shaped tip-ups.
Aluminum Caps are commonly used on square boxes like gravity boxes, semi
grain trailers, farm trucks and some belly dumps. They come with an Easy-Off
option to make tarp removal fast and easy. They won’t rust, but don’t
respond well to a large degree of box flex.
Galvanized Steel Caps are commonly used on square boxes in the same applications
as the aluminum, but they are more economical and may rust over long periods
of time.
Stainless Steel Caps are designed for fertilizer hauling. They provide
superior corrosion resistance and lasting performance. |
| Q:
Do you use the same fabric on fabric caps as on the rest
of the tarp? |
| A:All
fabric caps are made of Shur-Co.®’s
supreme 22 oz. vinyl for increased durability and puncture
resistance. |
| Q:
Do the colors fade over time? |
| A:All
fabric will fade eventually, but Shur-Co.® uses
the Shelter-Rite® fabric
by Seaman Corporation. They coat the fabric with a top quality
UV protectant to keep the tarp from fading prematurely. |
| Q:
Why is the stitching coming out on the fixed pocket? |
| A: It
could be a couple of things, first make sure that you are running
with your tarp in the closed position. Secondly, make sure
that your tarp is tight enough. Too much wind flutter will
pull on the pocket and stress the threads. Lastly, make sure
the fixed tube was mounted low enough down the side of the
trailer so the stitching isn't rubbing on the top rail. |
