
Opening to front
Step 1
open rear door
Rope + Pulley Style
- Undo the 4" rubber straps.
- Hook bottom 4" strap and hook to chest handle on the side.
- Ensure hooks face outward to avoid scuffing tarp.
- Grab rope and pull down to roll up rear flap
- Once flap is open, wrap rope around rope hooks a couple of times to hold flap in place.
- Could excess rope and hook to rope hook to keep rope off the ground.
Crank Style
- Pull flap away from velcro
- Release crank handle via spring bolt
- Insert square bar on crank handle into square tubing in bottom of flap
- Crank handle to roll up rear door to about 18" from top of system
- Push flap up and away from system to flip the flap on top of tarp system
Step 2
release tension on ratchets
- Release the ratchet tension to give strap slack
- Pull the hook rod out of retainer
- Remove hook
- Repeat on other side
Opening to back
to prevent damage release tension at rear before opening front air-release
see "opening to front" instructions above
Step 1
release front air closure
- Ensure tension has been released at the back
- Move the air-closure lever from closed to open
Step 1.5 | for step-decks only
lock upper deck carts to lower deck carts
- Ensure the upper-deck cart is locked in to the lower deck cart.
- The locking pin should be in the indentation as seen on the video on both passenger-side and driver-side.
Closing
Step 1
Lock system to headboard
- Bring the front cart of the system up flush with the headboard
- Move the air-closure lever to the close position
- The video shows the opening process, but performing it in reverse will close the front of the system.
Step 1.5 | for step-decks only
release the upper deck carts
- Ensure the upper-deck cart locking pins are disengaged from the lower-deck cart on the passenger-side and driver-side.
- The locking pins should not be in the indentation as shown in the video.
- the video shows the opening process, but performing the steps in reverse will release the upper-deck carts from the lower-deck ones.
Step 2
pull system to back of trailer
- With the front of the system locked to the headboard, pull the tarp system closed by bringing the rear cart to the back of the trailer.
Step 3
tension rear ratchets
- Insert the strap hook into the rear cart hole, and secure the rod
- Pull the strap through the ratchet and down towards the trailer deck
- Hold securely and begin ratcheting
- Repeat on the other side
Regular maintenance is key to the longevity of your tarp system. Clean the tarp and check for any signs of wear regularly. Lubricate moving parts as needed, and replace any worn components promptly.
The Eagle Tarp System is a reliable tool for Canadian truckers, built to withstand tough conditions. By following this guide, you’ll ensure a smooth and safe operation every time.