Re: Keeping water off trailer tarp
Hey Wiz,
i see from your signature that you have an M101CDN2. I had a similar issue when I got my trailer. I followed the instructions from the Yahoo Groups site for the M101CDN2 site (
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/M101CDN/). Pls PM me with your e-mail address & I can send you a PDF with a very good CAD drawing.
As far as the tarp goes I picked up a brown canvas tarp from Princess Auto and treated it with Barbour Waterproof Wax. A little time consuming but the wax is doing a great job.
Here are a couple of pics of my trailer with the PVC hoops.
Here are some instructions.
TRAILER TARP SUPPORT
Materials Needed
2 – 10’ x ½” sch 40 PVC 6 – ½” 45 Elbow 6 – ½” Tee
1 - Can of PVC Cement
For an M-416 my cutting dimensions were:
4 – 18” x ½” 3 – 44 ¾” x ½” 6 – 3” x ½”
Tarp in pictures is actually one of Todd Mcrimmon’s Cdn M-101 Tarps. Cutting dimensions will be different for other trailers/tarps. Make adjustments as necessary
Cutting
Cut one 10’ length into:
2 – 44 ¾” 1 – 18” 3 – 3”
Cut other 10’ length into:
1 – 44 ¾” 3 – 18” 3 – 3”
Sand ends of pipe/inside of tee’s and elbows and test fit on trailer
To get the angles right I cemented the pieces one at a time while support was on the trailer
Tarp support and tarp stayed on with no problems at 70MPH for a 13 mile test trip on Interstate. Arch in support adds cargo room and sheds water without pooling.
Credit for design of this support goes to several others on the web. I took the best parts of their several plans for this one.
I hope all goes well.
