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Originally Posted by shaggs  Kimtree
I think we all come across this sort of problem with the "multipurpose truck".
The problem always seems to be the roof,, hard or soft??
I have seen a couple with high sided tippers (to the height of the cab) where either both sides or just curb sides fold down to half height to allow log loading. Fold them back up for chipping.
You could use fine woven "shadecloth" type material for the roof cover or even thick truck canvas. Attach to the front permenantly and roll up when logging or not in use. Unroll and attach with clips to the sides and even some small crossover bar (like in the old utes) to keep shape and tension.
It would be nice to have the full auto tarps like on the big semi's but they need a rail to slide on.  |
Ive had a soft cover for the canter for several years. now it takes 5 minites to take off so the loader can get parked in side,so am working on the improved model now with a chain drive ratchet thats operated at a reasonable working height if i can get it to work on the small truck i'll make another for the big truck,regarding the sides of the new truck proberly will put half sides on say 600-700mm high and then higher fold down or to the side?ones.just slightly worried about the weight of the higher sides