To order a Fragar pull tarp kit online you need one key measurement: the inside width of your dump truck body. It takes about two minutes with a tape measure. We cut the housing, roller tube and tarp to fit, and ship the kit to your door in the USA.
What you need
- A tape measure (inches)
- 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
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 inches, to the nearest quarter inch. This is the number you enter as your truck body width when you order.
Kits fit bodies from 59¼ to 106¼ inches 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 your truck details before you order and we’ll confirm the fit.
Step 3: Measure the length to choose your tarp
Measure the inside length of the body from the headboard to the tailgate. The tarp comes in two lengths: 16 ft 5 in (5 m) and 23 ft (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 truck, 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, check the Eyelets box when you order and enter the spacing in inches (4 to 118 in). 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 truck body width when you order (59¼–106¼ in) |
| 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 16 ft 5 in or 23 ft tarp |
| Eyelet spacing (optional) | Between your rope hooks or tie-down points | Eyelet spacing when you order (4–118 in) |
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 feet and inches. Enter the width in inches only, for example 90, not 7 ft 6 in.
- 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 truck body width, choose your tarp length, add eyelets if you want them, and pay online in US dollars. From US$995 delivered, with freight, duties and taxes included. Once shipped, it arrives in 3–7 days.
What comes in the kit
- Aluminum housing with the spring-loaded roller
- Heavy-duty mesh tarp with reinforced edges, 16 ft 5 in or 23 ft long
- Galvanized end plates, pull tube, mounting brackets, pull rope and all fasteners
The tarp sits on a spring-loaded roller inside the housing at the front of the body. Pull it back over your load and tie it off at the rear. Let it go and the spring winds it back into the housing. No motor, no wiring, no batteries. Every kit comes with a 12-month parts warranty.
Deciding between manual and electric? Read Manual pull tarp vs electric tarp system.
Questions
My body is outside 59¼ to 106¼ inches. Can you help?
Send us your truck details before you order and we’ll let you know what we can do.
Can I fit the kit myself?
Yes. You can fit it yourself with basic tools, or have your local truck shop install it.
Are there any extra charges on delivery?
No. The price you pay online includes freight, duties and taxes.
Measuring a dump trailer?
It works the same way: measure the inside width across the top at the front of the bed. See our dump trailer tarp kit page for trailer tips.
Still not sure?
Our team is in Australia and replies during business hours (Sydney time). Message us on WhatsApp or email sales@fragargroup.com.au.