A cover system, for protectively covering a trailer, includes a plurality ofstakes, stake-supported panels and stake-retaining pockets. Each pocket includes a basesection, adapted to befixed to the vehicle, and a movable section which moves between open andclosed positions ofthe pocket. The stake-retaining pocket is formed when the movable section isin the closedposition. Each stake includes an inner section, and an outer sectionselectively connectable to theinner section to define a pair of panel-receiving recesses therebetween. Theinner stake section isthicker than the outer section, and the outer section includes an intermediateportion forseparating the panel-receiving recesses when the stake sections are connectedtogether. Railsmay be used above the stakes to hold the panels in place, and a plurality ofbows may adjustablyor non-adjustably support a tarp above the rails. A trailer incorporating thecover system is alsodescribed.
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