To order a Fragar pull-out tarp kit online you need one key measurement: the inside width of your truck body. It takes about two minutes with a tape measure, and we cut the housing, roller tube and tarp to suit.
What you need
- A metric tape measure (millimetres)
- Someone to hold the other end if the body is wide
- Your phone, to photograph the front and back of the body in case we need to check the fit
Where to measure
- AWidth at the front (this is the one you enter)Inside, across the top, wall to wall, where the tarp housing will sit. Enter it in millimetres as your box width (1500–2400 mm).
- BWidth at the backSame again at the tailgate end. It should match A. If it doesn’t, send us both numbers and a photo before you order.
- CInside lengthHeadboard to tailgate. Use it to choose a 5 m or 7 m tarp. Not sure? Send us the number and we’ll tell you.
- DRope hook spacing (optional)The gap between your rope hooks or tie-down points. Enter it as your eyelet spacing (100–3000 mm) so the eyelets line up.
Measure in millimetres with a metric tape, for example 2300 (not 230 cm). A tape measure beats the spec sheet, especially on a modified or repaired body.
Step 1: Measure the inside width at the front
Measure across the top of the body at the front, where the tarp housing will sit, from the inside face of one side wall to the inside face of the other. Write it down in millimetres. This is the number you enter as your box width when you order.
Kits are made for bodies from 1500 mm to 2400 mm wide inside.
Step 2: Check the width at the back
Measure the inside width across the top at the tailgate end too. If the front and back numbers are different, or the top of the body has ribs or bulges, send us both numbers and a photo before you order so we can confirm the fit.
Step 3: Measure the length to choose 5 m or 7 m
Measure the inside length of the body from the headboard to the tailgate. The tarp comes in two lengths, 5 m and 7 m. Pick the length that reaches from the housing at the front, over the whole load, to the rear with enough left to tie it off. If you’re not sure which suits your body, send us the measurement and we’ll tell you.
Step 4: Decide on eyelets (optional)
Eyelets are metal rings set into the reinforced edge of the tarp so you can tie it down. If you want them, tick Eyelets when you order and enter the spacing in millimetres (100 to 3000 mm). A good way to get the spacing is to measure the gap between the rope hooks or tie-down points on your body, so the eyelets line up with them.
Quick reference
| What to measure | Where | What it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width (front) | Across the top at the front, inside wall to inside wall | Your box width when you order (1500–2400 mm) |
| Inside width (back) | Across the top at the tailgate end | Checks the body is the same width front to back |
| Inside length | Headboard to tailgate | Choosing a 5 m or 7 m tarp |
| Eyelet spacing (optional) | Between your rope hooks or tie-down points | Eyelet spacing when you order (100–3000 mm) |
Common measuring mistakes
- Measuring the outside of the body. We need the inside width, wall to wall.
- Measuring at the floor. Some bodies are narrower at the bottom. Measure across the top, where the tarp sits.
- Using centimetres. Enter the width in millimetres, for example 2300, not 230.
- Going off the spec sheet. If the body has been modified or repaired, the paperwork may not match. A tape measure is always right.
Got your measurements?
Enter your box width, choose 5 m or 7 m, add eyelets if you want them, and pay online. Pull-out tarp kits start from $1,199 inc GST and are shipped Australia-wide.
What comes in the kit
Everything you need is in one box:
- 200 × 200 mm aluminium housing
- 63 mm keder roller tube and spring assembly
- Heavy-duty mesh tarp with PVC-reinforced edges, 5 m or 7 m long
- Galvanised end plates, pull tube, mounting brackets, pull rope and full fastener kit
The tarp sits on a spring-loaded roller inside the housing at the front of the body. Pull it back over the load and tie it off at the rear. Let it go and the spring winds it back into the housing, out of the weather. No motor, no wiring, no batteries.
Not sure how the different tarp systems compare? Read Pull-out vs retractable vs rollover tarps.
Questions
My body is narrower than 1500 mm or wider than 2400 mm. Can you help?
Get in touch before you order and we’ll let you know what we can do. Send your measurements and a photo to sales@fragargroup.com.au.
Can I fit the kit myself?
The kit comes with the mounting brackets and fasteners you need. If you’d rather not fit it yourself, your local truck body builder or fitter can install it.
Do you sell spare parts?
Yes. Parts for pull-out tarps are on our Spare Parts page.
Still not sure?
Our team is here 7am–5pm, Monday to Friday. Call 1300 850 413, message us on WhatsApp or email sales@fragargroup.com.au.