Okay, here’s my blog post about pickup truck tarps, written in the style you requested:
Alright, so I needed a new tarp for my pickup. The old one was, well, let’s just say it had seen better days. Rips, holes, you name it. It was basically useless.
Getting Started
First, I had to figure out what size I needed. I got out my trusty tape measure and measured the truck bed. I made sure to get the length and width, because, you know, that’s kinda important.
I Measured it from the inside, and jotted the numbers down on a scrap of paper.
Shopping Around
Next up, I needed to actually find a tarp. I started by looking at my local hardware * wanted to get a feel for prices and what was out there.
Making My Decision
- Material: I needed something tough. That cheap, thin plastic stuff wasn’t going to cut it. I looked at some heavy-duty vinyl tarps and a couple of canvas ones, too.
- Grommets: Those little metal rings around the edge? Super important. I made sure the tarp I picked had plenty of them, and that they looked strong. I didn’t want them ripping out the first time I tied something down.
- Color: Okay, this wasn’t a huge deal, but I figured I might as well get something that didn’t look terrible. I went with a basic dark grey.
After eyeballing a bunch of options, I decided to buy a heavy-duty, water-proof,polyethylene * was more expensive than the super cheap ones, but I figured it was worth it to get something that would actually last.
Putting It On
Getting the tarp on the truck was the next challenge.I unfolded the tarp and,with a bit of struggling, spread the tarp out and draped it over the truck bed.
I used bungee cords to secure the tarp, hooking them onto the grommets and then to various points inside the truck bed. I made sure to pull everything tight so the tarp wouldn’t flap around in the * took some doing, but I finally got it all secure.
Done!
There you go! New tarp installed. It wasn’t rocket science, but it was definitely a necessary job. Now I can haul stuff without worrying about everything getting soaked or flying out. Mission accomplished!
