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Tarp & Trailer Cover Guides

Straight answers on tarps, trailer covers, and canvas care — from a shop that has been building custom covers by hand since 1957. No sales pitch, just what we have learned making covers that hold up.

Vinyl vs. Poly vs. Canvas Tarps: Which Lasts Longest?

Poly, vinyl, or canvas — which tarp material lasts longest? A straight comparison of durability, waterproofing, breathability, and cost from a 1957 canvas shop.

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How Does a Rollover Tarp Work?

How rollover (side-roll) tarp systems work: the roll tube and bows, mesh vs. solid tarps, manual vs. electric, and when to replace just the tarp.

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How to Measure Your Trailer for a Custom Tarp

Exactly how to measure your trailer for a custom tarp cover: the key measurements, the mistake most people make, and a printable spec sheet.

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How to Care for a Canvas Trailer Cover

Keep your canvas trailer cover lasting for years: drying, cleaning, storage, re-treating, and catching small problems early.

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Need a Cover Built to Fit?

Every Edwards Canvas cover is custom-built to your exact specs, in any color, and shipped nationwide.

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