18oz Solid Vinyl Flip Tarp with Flaps for Dump Truck Beds and End Dump Trailers

Flip tarp systems are commonly used to cover a dump truck bed, end dump trailer, or roll off container. This system could be manual or electric and includes a front mounted roller bar plus a tarp arm that will extend the tarp up and over the load from front to back.

Most flip systems recommend the tarp be purchased at a width that is 10" narrower than the front roller bar. The tarp length is usually purchased at 2' longer than the bed it will be covering. This extra two foot of length will help to cover any cargo protruding above the top rail plus leaves some material on the roller to ensure the tarp will roll up straight.

This replacement flip tarp is built using our 18-ounce vinyl coated polyester fabric which is the industry standard. The material is completely waterproof making it a perfect choice for loads that need to stay dry plus it helps to contain fine particles like sand. 18oz vinyl is flexible enough to tightly roll on the roller bar yet features an excellent abrasion rating. Many fleets use this fabric for hauling asphalt and it is rated for temps up to 180 degrees.

Our standard flip tarp design has a rectangular shape. The front and sides are folded over creating a 2-ply thickness known as the hem. Heavy duty polypro webbing is used to boost the hem's tear strength by 600 LBS plus we add an additional strip of this webbing down the center. The tail end of the tarp is folded over to create a 6" pocket for the tarp arm to pass through. This pocket is reinforced by the center webbing strip as well as the webbing from the hems. The pocket is sewn closed with a double lock stitch using our heavy duty 277 polyester bonded thread which has been tested to outperform a welded pocket. Five grommets are installed across the front hem for attaching the tarp to the roller bar.

Many states now require dump tarps to include side flaps as well as a tail flap. Paving companies often use this same design to help hold in the heat while hauling asphalt. The side flaps are built 2" shorter than the tarp and hang down 12" per side. Side flaps are sewn in such a way they naturally fold on top of the tarp when not strapped down. The tail flap is also 12" long and is built to match the tarp width. Brass grommets are punched in each corner plus every 24" around the hem. Bungee cords or shock cord are typically used to secure these flaps during transport.