How the Eagle rolling tarp system is designed to save time, fuel and money
SAVE TIME. Save Fuel. Save Money.
Whether you’re trying to load unusual cargo, trying to save time on tarping, or both, a sliding tarp system from Verduyn Tarps is the answer.
Our Eagle Tarp System products include Conestoga-style rolling tarp systems that provide security and convenience. Eagle rolling tarp systems are fully customizable for any type of trailer and can save up to 2 hours a day on multi-load routes. These custom flatbed tarp systems are a safe, convenient, and time-saving solution. And, unlike other types of flatbed truck tarp systems, we custom tailor every individual tarp panel to perfectly fit the camber of your trailer.
Our lightweight retractable tarping systems offer a convenient method of load securement with the only patented tie-down rail built right into our track. Flatbed tarping is easily accomplished from the ground, reducing the time and effort required while increasing safety. Plus, fuel cost expenditures are decreased due to the aerodynamic design of the headboard.
Costs about $40 a week to own over its 10-year lifespan. For many drivers, an Eagle can pay for itself in about two years through time savings alone.
Time Savings
Fuel Savings
Lost Load Savings
Workforce Savings
Workers' Compensation Savings
Damage Claim Savings
Custom built for your trailer
NEVER ONE
SIZE FITS ALL.
The Eagle Tarp System is handcrafted in our facilities in North America to perfectly suit your trailer and load applications. Maximize interior load height and width, or customize almost every aspect of the Eagle to create the ideal covering solution for whatever you haul. We offer various models that will fit your needs.
Eagle rolling tarp system specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| System weight | 1,800 lb on a 48 ft flat deck |
| Width clearance | 104.5" track to track |
| Track | 1/2" thick at bolt locations; bolted to the trailer every 24" with 1/2" socket-head cap screws; not countersunk at the bolts |
| Track test | 4 track hooks lifted a 53 ft trailer weighing over 10,000 lb |
| Wear strip and seal | UHMW wear strip; extruded rubber seal on back of rail |
| Tie-down rail | Patented, built into the track; chain or flat hook strap; 6,600 lb working load limit; 26,400 lb minimum breaking strength; meets DOT and MTO standards |
| Carts | 2" x 2" 6061-T6 reinforced aluminum tubing; cast aluminum corners inserting 6" into uprights and headers |
| Lifter bows | 1-piece, PVC-wrapped, 1" 100-wall aluminum pipe |
| Cart plates | 3/8" thick cast aluminum |
| Wheels | High-density black Delrin; sealed stainless steel bearings pre-packed with low-temperature grease |
| Headboard | Quilted or smooth stainless steel; 6" radius corners on sides and roof; 2 chain racks standard |
| Entry door | 6'6" high x 28" wide, no bottom lip; stainless steel hinges; reefer-style handle latching top and bottom |
| Front closure | Front Air Ground Control, 3-position switch |
| Rear closure | Ground control post, operated with a standard 3" ratchet, no tools |
| Rear flap | Stainless steel pulleys and D-rings; locking bar; optional crank handle |
| Tarp | 20-22 oz PVC; UV resistant; high-gloss acrylic coating; full-length, full-width skylight; panels tailored to trailer camber; full color selection at no extra charge |
| Fits | Flatbed trailers, drop deck trailers, straight trucks |
| Warranty | Track 5 years; frame, headboard, closures, wheels and bearings 2 years; tarp 1 year (parts and labor) |
Eagle front air closure
Easy-Breezy.
Opens and closes from the ground with a 3-position switch
Front Air Ground Control allows you to open and close your tarp system safely from the ground with a 3-position switch.
Eagle headboard
Easy on the eyes, and the fuel.
Stainless steel headboard with built-in storage
The standard Eagle headboard features a full-size entry door, fuel-saving aerodynamic curved corners, and eye-catching quilted or smooth stainless steel sheeting. It also provides storage and organization for your cargo securement equipment, including two racks where chains and binders can be stored. With many customizable options for additional storage, internal floodlighting, and exterior clearance markers, the Eagle headboard can be tailored to your specific needs to keep you and your equipment safe and organized.
6'6" full-size entry door
Every Eagle Tarp System headboard has a 6'6" high, 28" wide entry door with no bottom lip. A grab handle is also provided just inside the frame to assist with entry. The full-size door can reduce the chance of operator injury due to head, neck, back or trip injury.
The door is secured with reliable extra-large stainless steel truck door hinges and a reefer-style locking door handle that latches at the top and bottom of the frame.
Aerodynamic 6" radius corners
The aerodynamic 6" radius corners on the headboard sides and roof are proven to reduce drag and increase fuel mileage.
Custom headboard storage options
Never worry about how to store and organize your cargo equipment again. The Eagle headboard comes standard with two chain racks and can be customized to perfectly accommodate your needs with many optional solutions for binders, dunnage, and more. Interior floodlights can also be added to the headboard to increase visibility and enhance safety.
Lightweight Eagle aluminum frame and lifter bows
MIGHTY. LIGHT.
Frame specifications
Structural carts and cast aluminum corners
The Eagle's framework consists of several structural carts, gliding effortlessly on wheels. The strength of those structural carts are what makes the Eagle rigid and reliable for its lifetime. Constructed with 2"x2" 6061-T6 reinforced aluminum tubing and cast aluminum corners, the strength of the Eagle is unsurpassed in the industry.
The intermediate lifter bows (attached to the structural carts) have the thickest wall in the industry and are wrapped in a PVC sheath to prevent wear on the tarp, limit oxidation, and keep the tarp cleaner.
All joints are sealed with silicone during assembly to maintain a watertight roof.
The incomparable strength of the Eagle is what allows effortless opens and closes from the day it leaves the factory until the last day of its use.
The Eagle's rigidity is proven by the shake test: movement applied to the rear cart transfers through the entire trailer, demonstrating the integrated strength of the system. This level of structural integrity helps the Eagle maintain long-term performance where lower-cost systems lose alignment over time.
Cart plates, wheels and sealed bearings
The Eagle Tarp System effortlessly glides along your trailer thanks to the rigid 3/8" thick cast aluminum cart plate and high-density Delrin® wheels. Smooth running and durable, the wheels' large radius reduces friction and effort when rolling. Our wheels also feature stainless steel bearings, which are sealed to drastically reduce or eliminate debris. For exceptional usability, we pre-pack the bearings with low-temperature grease to keep them performing flawlessly, even in the most extreme environments.
Eagle track
A strong track record.
1/2" track, bump rail and wear strip
Eagle built-in tie-down rail
Make a solid connection.
Full-width loading: 104.5" track to track
Eagle sliding tarp
it's got you covered. in many colors.
Track profile: bump rail, track, wear strip and seal
1. Strong and Durable Bump Rail
- Withstands forklift bumps when loading.
- Protects the wheels behind it.
2. High Strength, Light Weight
- Strongest track in the industry
- 1/2" thick material at bolt location
3. UHMW Wear Strip
- Keeps system rolling smoothly
- Prevents divots.
4. Extruded Rubber Seal
- Seals back of rail to prevent road spray.
Custom-tailored PVC tarp
Tarp colors
Sectional panels matched to trailer camber
Tightly tailored panels to match the camber of your trailer.
Full-length skylight
The tarp of the Eagle features a skylight running the full length and width of the system, allowing light in through the top of the tarp. Providing enhanced visibility increases functionality and driver safety.
Eagle rear closure
tension can be good.
While often times tension isn't great, in this case it's everything!
The Eagle rear tension ensures a snug fit, minimizing the risk of flapping or billowing which can lead to wear and tear. More importantly, it guarantees that your cargo remains securely protected against external elements, reducing potential damage.
Even tension from the ground
Rear ground control post
The rear ground control post on the Eagle is engineered to provide an even pull from the center of the system, resulting in maximum tarp tightness. When the tarp is tensioned evenly and tightly, it reduces wind whip, which increases fuel efficiency, and prolongs the life of the system.
For driver safety, the rear closure can be easily operated from the ground using a standard 3" ratchet. The closure uses no tools which can be lost or require replacement.
This optimal closure solution opens and closes in seconds, allowing you to tarp and un-tarp your load efficiently.
Eagle rear flap
ready to roll.
Roll-up rear flap
Stainless steel hardware and locking bar
No cut corners here. The Eagle's rear flap roll-up hardware is constructed with stainless steel pulleys and d-rings, as well as top-quality rope, and Velcro brand sidebar fasteners. It is extremely fast and easy to open and close, and its simple design enables users to replace any parts if necessary.
A locking bar, and the fold-over sidebars, keep the flap tight and secure, even with wind pressure trying to push the flap outward.
For those who need full clearance when the door is open, an optional crank handle is available, which allows the rolled-up flap to be cranked up on top of the system for maximum height.
Eagle warranty
quality you can rely on.
Eagle Retractable Tarp Systems (“Eagle Tarps”) warrants the Eagle Retractable Tarp System (“Eagle”) against manufacturer’s defects in material or workmanship from the date of pickup on the following components under standard use:
5 years
- Parts and labor on the Eagle's track.
2 years
- Parts and labor on the Eagle’s aluminum framework on all carts and bows.
- Parts and labor on the Eagle’s headboard.
- Parts and labor on the Eagle’s front and rear closing mechanisms.
- Parts and labor on all Eagle wheels and bearings.
1 year
- Parts and labor on the Eagle’s tarp material excluding stenciling.
Terms and Conditions
If Eagle Tarps finds that the Eagle contains any such defect in the aforementioned components, within their warranted time frame, the Eagle system must be brought to an authorized Eagle Tarps facility to receive warranty service.
Purchaser’s exclusive remedy and Eagle Tarps’s sole obligation is for Eagle Tarps to supply all labour necessary to repair any aforementioned Eagle component found to be defective within the warranty period and to supply, at no extra charge, new or rebuilt replacements for parts found to be defective during the warranty period. Eagle Tarps shall not be liable for any loss or damages, including consequential, indirect and incidental damages, arising out of the use of, or inability to use, the Eagle or for breach of any express or implied warranty or condition on the Eagle. Under no circumstances shall Eagle Tarps be liable for an amount greater than the actual purchase price of the defective components.
The warranty does not include any wearable items – Velcro, UHMW Track Strip, Track Rubber Seal, Rear Door Rope and Headboard D-Foam
This warranty does not cover fading, peeling, or discolouration of the tarp or graphics caused by exposure to sunlight or chemicals. Eagle Tarps shall have no liability or obligation to the purchaser with respect to any Eagle system requiring service during the warranty period, in which Eagle has been, in Eagle Tarps’s sole discretion, subjected to any of the following: abuse; improper use; negligence; trailer defects; accident; failure of any end-user to follow the operating procedures outlined in the Eagle user’s manual; failure of the end-user to follow the maintenance procedures in the Eagle’s user’s manual; attempted modification or alteration by anyone other than an authorized Eagle Tarps representative.
Frequently asked questions about the Eagle Tarp System
What does an Eagle Tarp System cost?
Every Eagle system is built to fit your trailer, so the price depends on your trailer length, the system height, the headboard, the options you choose, and installation. Prices listed on other websites aren't set by Verduyn Tarps and may not be current. For an exact price, request a quote from us directly.
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the best rolling tarp system possible.
The Eagle trailer tarping system provides numerous benefits. Whether you need a drop deck, straight truck or flatbed trailer tarp system, Verduyn Tarps builds the best system for you! Don't just take our word for it, see what others have to say!
