Horse trailer query

olias

Hi,

I was going to put this in the motoring section, but I know there are quite a few horsey people who post on here so I thought I'd try here first.

I have recently bought a (very) old Rice horse trailer, a bit like this:



There are studs all around the opening above the loading ramp, to attach a cover like this:



But try as I might, I cannot find where I can get one of these covers. What are they called? Trailer covers/trailer tarpaulins/loading bay covers/rear covers? I have tried every permutation I can think of in ebay and google and haven't found anything.

They must be a standard accessory for horse trailers as I have seen the studs around the opening on numerous trailers and have seen quite a few pictures of trailers with the fitted.

I don't want to go down the route of having one specially made as it will probably cost loads, and I live quite rural so can't afford the time or money to drive miles to somewhere that makes them. I was hoping I could get them on ebay for a few quid, as they are only really a tarpaulin with a few eyelets.

Does anyone know what they are called and where I can get them from, preferably online? Thanks.

Olias

NiceGuyEddie_2

Contact Rice directly http://www.ricetrailers.co.uk/NetBuildPro/process/26/ContactUs.html

They're not what I would call standard because it's only on older models where you wouldn't have rear top-doors, which may explain why you're struggling to find spares.

Hintza

Make them yourself? Buy some tarp and then get this:-

http://www.toolspot.co.uk/product/tarpaulin-repair-kit

olias

Hi, kit looks brill, thanks. Do you know if you can buy something similar with press studs? I have googled and can't find much. Also, when you cut tarpaulin to size, is there any way of sealing the edges? Do you have to fold and hem (sew) it? or being plastic is there a way of heat sealing it? Thanks

edit - have found the press stud kits, still need on advice on how to hem/seal edge of cut tarpaulin. Thanks

Olias

Hintza

I gave this a bit of thought when I posted first time and it would strike me that folded edge with studs through 2 layers would be better. Any good with a sewing machine?

But if I picked up an old tarp on EBay and it was cheap enough I might be tempted to try it unseemed to gauge longevity.

olias

Thanks, I think I'll give the folding over a go, maybe even folding over twice if the studs will punch through that thickness.

Olias