TG-12 Tarp Grabbers, 12-Pack

These Tarp Grabbers were just perfect for making a replacement cover for my utility trailer. Before, I had an unwieldy tarp that just lay over the trailer, with a hodge-podge of bungee cords to hold it down. It was always a messy chore to put on and take off. So I bought some of these grabbers, a heavy duty tarp (16 mil), and some cargo buckle F13753 rust-resistant bungees. The smallest tarp I could find was 8x6 feet and the top of my trailer is just 4 foot by just under 4 foot. So I folded the tarp over to the size I needed and then folded the corners to make sort of a box lid shape (see photo). A tarp grabber at each corner held all six thicknesses of the heavy duty tarp together with no problem. I had to use a punch to make a hole in the tarp first as it was so thick and sturdy. There were too many layers for my punch, so I just tapped with a nail first and then made the holes in each layer separately where I could see the nail mark. The two halves of the tarp grabbers grip together really strongly, which is great. I hammered them together with just a few taps. As the photo shows, I put another tarp grabber about a foot away from each of the corner ones, and then used a short cargo buckle bungee cord between the two which I can pull down over a hook in the trailer side. It works really well and only took me about half an hour. So that the rain doesn't pool on top of the tarp, I installed a removable piece of wood over the trailer center line to make a ridge. It just slots between a couple of bits of wood.

These things are strange looking with puzzling engineering but they are amazingly effective. We used them to make a custom outdoor cover using a 10 mil (4.5 oz) poly tarp from tarpsonline. In some places we had six plies fastened together under one grommet. They are nylon and rubbery, not brittle plastic, and very strong. We used a leather punch to make a 1/4" hole for the center pin, For multiple plies it helps to twist, screw, the center pin through, then press the fabric into the bowl of the device before pushing the top in place. It engages with a snap at the center post but it grabs at the edges. Especially for multiple plies, i used pump pliers with a long reach to press the center together and then the edges. They have held up to snow loads and high winds and I am pretty sure the fabric would fail before these thing. My only dissatisfaction is the hole for the rope has a hard edge which reduces the strength of the rope and could become a chafe problem. If critical this could be solved be using bigger rope or a metal hook with a smooth edge for the rope.

I bought this product some time ago. They worked very well, but were pricy, so I tried another style when I needed additional grabbers for a shade cloth. The other type was a mistake. This brand/style is simple to use, holds firm and can be reused.

Easy enough to use. Definitely held fabid well. The issue for me was the tether hole on the clip. All of them broke within 6-months & so the sunscreen material was flapping loose after every gust of wind. Good for a sheltered application, but look for sturdier clips if your cover will catch any wind at all

I have a Sunsetter awning that's several years old and has taken a lot of wind abuse. Recently, it started pulling away from the front roller but I really need it to last a few more months until I can get a hard cover on my back deck. I bought a pack of these and placed them about every 18 inches then tied them to the roller as well as adding some to the sides to stop the flapping. I'd used the heavy duty flap straps in the past, but they just weren't doing the job anymore. These have worked WONDERFULLY! I had to use a leather punch to start the holes since the awning fabric is so thick, then used pliers to pinch them shut. After more than a month and some pretty aggressive winds, they show NO signs of letting go. Not to mention the side ones have stopped the noisy flapping. I'll be buying more of these for other awning projects and to have on hand in the camper. Got here quickly also. Will definitely be ordering more...

i Purchased these to use With my fabric gazebo curtains.... I live in Pennsylvania... Christmas week I had a party and used these to tie my gazebo fabric curtains down so I could use the gazebo for out door extra space. That night it was quite windy... the “tarp grabbers” worked perfectly and kept the curtains in place in fact almost a week later the curtains are still in place. I recommend using a hammer to affix on the tarp though. Easy to install... the hardest part was trying to get them apart out of the package.

I like these. Needed to hang sunsetter awning material stretched over an awning frame from the sixties! This is an old heavy iron metal awning that is over 13’ long. These clips worked perfect. We didn’t use a vice grip or any tools to clamp down! We can adjust and use clamps if needed.Glad I found these, all I used to attach to frame was a plastic tie. Kinda pricey but they work like a charm!

These Tarp Grabbers are probably some of the best for their intended purpose, but they do have several shortcomings. They are hard to press together. I first make a hole in the tarp with a large awl and then use a large pair of Channellocks to lock the two halves together. This makes for a secure connection. These Grabbers will also break in a strong wind. I've had to replace several. But, overall, I like them and intend to keep buying them as needed.