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Tim Hammerli
Junior Member
Username: Hammr
Post Number: 18
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 09:26 am: | 
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I was wondering if anyone knows of a good travel cover to put on an 8x8 while trailering. In winter it's necessary as the machine gets covered with sand and salt and last time was a mess when I got home. Using plastic tarps is an option but I have found them to pretty much disintegrate if they flap the least bit. I believe that I found a link to a manufacturer who makes them out of the same material that is used on tractor trailers, but for the life of me I can't find that link again. I do have links to Nylon ones but not sure how they would hold up to wind while traveling on a highway. Any information you have would be helpful. |
philip w.cox
Senior Member
Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 582
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 12:58 am: |
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Tim, you are not alone with this problem. With my new tracks on ,I am too wide for my covered trailer. I had to use the flat bed car trailer to go to my friends house in Brockville ont. I wrapped the machine up real well in a canvas tarpaulin. It was minus 25 celsius (below zero F. The tarp tore out at the back and the side window was so brittle in the cold that one of them broke where they were hitting a lump on the pipe frame. I have a ROPS and I want to tow with the roof up if I can but I don't know how to cover it. Anybody got any ideas ?  |
philip w.cox
Senior Member
Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 583
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 10:30 pm: |
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Tim, Have you looked at Western Tarpaulin & Co. on Belfield Rd. in Toronto. sales@westerntarp.com
I am looking under Truck and trailer tarps and custom tarps. Guess I need a trip to the big smoke. |
Rogersmith
Advanced Member
Username: Rogersmith
Post Number: 389
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 09:42 am: |
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I see two options, a coated, rubberized type material, or a breathable fabric. I had a custom boat cover made from Sunbrella acrylic fabric, commonly used for awnings on buildings. It is breathable, so if you have any moisture in the argo it can evaporate through the cover. Downside is with age, it needs to be sprayed with Scotchguard to stay water repellent. Upside is, a custom, tight fitting cover will tow all day long @ 70 mph with no tattering.
A coated or rubberized non breathable fabric will work well, just be sure the vehicle is dry inside before covering it up long term.
A solid/coated material might be better at keeping salt out. |
Tim Hammerli
Member
Username: Hammr
Post Number: 20
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 10:56 am: |
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Hey Philip, ironically I am only minutes from Brockville north. I bought a 6x10 galvanized trailer and it fits nicely with the tracks on. I got it from http://www.trailerworld.ca/. Great quality trailer for the money, I recommend them. Although it's a pain to put on in extreme cold weather, I put my canopy down when I trailer it so it doesn't blow away, as well as tie down the windsheild. Previous owner lost more than one windsheild apparently. That is why I was looking for the cover and it would likely only be used for trailering in winter.
Roger, I do see your point about the solid or rubberized and I think that's the best bet for my application at this point. I will keep looking for the website I found earlier. I believe it was an Argo dealer in the US somewhere had them made out of this rubberized fabric and were about 350 bucks if I remember correctly. I didn't bookmark it. Duh! |
Eddie L. Beddingfield
Advanced Member
Username: Argo2003
Post Number: 110
Registered: 08-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 07:31 pm: |
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I believe you are looking for Adair Argo in Adair Iowa. He had some heavy duty covers on e-bay a while back. |
Eddie L. Beddingfield
Advanced Member
Username: Argo2003
Post Number: 112
Registered: 08-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 10:29 pm: |
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Heavy duty Argo covers on E-bay again. |
Tim Hammerli
Member
Username: Hammr
Post Number: 21
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 08:29 am: |
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Thanks, that was the place. I have made contact with them now! |
Travis Chrystal
New member
Username: Travisch
Post Number: 2
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 07:56 pm: |
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Adair Argo Sales in Adair Iowa.
tim@adairargosales.com
I've seen this cover and its truly the best out there. Lifetime warranty as well (I think). |
Jeff bar
Intermediate Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 73
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 07:44 am: |
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The covers look very nice, but should be at that price, I will consider one. Jeff Bar |
Jeff bar
Intermediate Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 74
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 07:51 am: |
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Upon thinking about the cover, I am going to local cover shop and price them making me one, if it sounds good, I will let you guys know, if anyone else wants one. I have attached a photo of the cover. Looks pretty basic to me Jeff Bar |
Jeff McBrayer
Member
Username: Beemer
Post Number: 42
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 09:38 am: |
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I may be interested in a 6x6 size one for my max, please keep us posted. everyone wants a good price |
Jeff bar
Intermediate Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 75
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 09:38 am: |
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I have firm prices on nice custom covers, 6x6 225$
and 255$ for the bigger 8x8 ones, both out of heavy material, with strong draw cables (stainless) Plus they will charge shipping to you.
If anyone want one, let me know and I will send you their number so you can order one
Mine will be ready on Wed. Much cheaper than the ones on ebay, nice. They want to know now so they can build them all at once, or the price will be higher |
Richard Clark
Senior Member
Username: Route6x6
Post Number: 212
Registered: 02-1997
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 12:08 pm: |
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Jeff
I have many customers who want covers
I will take 10 of each. Lets try to get them a bit cheaper, since we are ordering so many. I will send you a personal email and we will go forward.
Thanks
Richard Clark
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Tim Hammerli
Member
Username: Hammr
Post Number: 22
Registered: 12-2008
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 12:50 pm: |
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I got my cover from Adair and I am definately impressed with it. Once it was on the machine it didn't so much as flap and it kept everything clean while on the trailer. The only problem was that the US exchange killed me, even after negotiation with Adair. They designed this cover because of a need they had for delivering new units in clean condition. They have made subtle changes the more they used it. That, and the reason that I didn't see anything else other than nylon covers which I know would not hold up long. I was quoted lifetime guarantee on this product and from what I see the only thing that would likely ever need replacing are the tie downs.
Jeff are the prices you were quoted for having these made in Canadian dollars, or are you located in the US? |
Tim
Member
Username: Hammr
Post Number: 29
Registered: 12-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 23, 2009 - 11:53 am: |
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Jeff, how did the covers turn out? |
Jeff bar
Intermediate Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 90
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 09:26 pm: |
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Tim
Cover is great, very happy with it, great cover at a great price, thanks fro all your input, which helped make it so.
Jeff Bar |
Jeff bar
Intermediate Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 91
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 09:29 pm: |
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Tom
Cover is great, I am very happy with it. Thanks for all your input and help.
Price was 284$ with shipping, I will post a photo soon
Jeff Bar |
Jeff McBrayer
Member
Username: Beemer
Post Number: 48
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 11:40 am: |
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Jeff I too got one of the covers, nice cover, wounder if they will be made in camo? |
jack hallsey
Member
Username: Shovelheadjack
Post Number: 28
Registered: 04-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 08:14 am: |
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I will check with richard as I want a cover too Jack |
jack hallsey
Member
Username: Shovelheadjack
Post Number: 29
Registered: 04-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 01:08 pm: |
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I just got my cover for my MAX II, looks good
Jack |
Jeff McBrayer
Intermediate Member
Username: Beemer
Post Number: 56
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 11:41 am: |
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The covers are only available in back. He said they would check on price for a camo but it was higher, perhaps just a dark green, how about one of those? |
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