Tarp falling apart after only two months

paulitzlee2

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Location
Orangevale, CA
I had a tarp on my RV for four years. It started getting brittle, ripped easily, and formed this annoying dust-like powder, shedding like dandruff all over.

I bought a new tarp in June of this year.

It's barely September, and the new tarp is doing the same thing. But it's barely three MONTHS old.

Is there a good tarp that can stand the Sacramento sun plus our occasional rain showers without falling apart after three months?

I believe the tarp is plastic. I threw away the package, but it's the typical tarp from ACE/Lowe's/Home Depot.

Thanks!
 
Just guessing, but is it the same color? I know some colors are more susceptible to UV damage from the sun.

Or maybe they just ain't making 'em like the used to.
 
The tarps from the big box stores are really pretty low end, Shop online for thicker and better tarps. Harbor freight has a pretty good selection. Last time a got one it was really heavy and lasted a pretty long time used for covering wood in the winter. And do not remember where I got it.

Most if not all are made in china and tells you what your are getting.
 

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