Question 1

What is an Air Tarps retractable tarp?

Accepted Answer

Air Tarps offers a front-to-back truck tarping system designed and manufactured in Australia to handle tough Australian conditions. These are specialised electric tarp covering systems built for trucks and trailers to protect and secure loads during transport. Offered as mesh, PVC and all-weather PVC.

The main advantages of Air Tarps' systems include enhanced safety through ground level manual override (reducing the risk of height-related injuries), exceptional durability in Australian conditions, and compliance with transport regulations. Each Air Tarps system is custom-made to suit the specific vehicle or trailer and is available with all major electric tarp systems, as well as in manual configurations.

Question 2

How does Air Tarps truck tarp systems work?

Accepted Answer

Air Tarps systems automate truck tarping solutions for a wide range of vehicle types, including tippers, waste management trucks, grain bins, spoil removers, road construction vehicles, and transport trucks carrying landscaping materials or other loads. The main systems include:
 • Retractable front-to-back tarps: Sometimes also called wind out hood tarps. A dual cable system that extends and retracts the tarp from front to back, operated via push-button controls from the cab or manually at driver height. Available as mesh, PVC and all-weather PVC.
 • Rollover Tarps: Roll across the vehicle from side-to-side with secure, weather proof side sealing, available in both electric and manual.
 • Pull Out Tarps: Lightweight manual mesh tarps that are pulled out to secure loads on smaller vehicles and lighter loads.

All Air Tarps systems are built to reduce climbing, improve safety, and maintain full load compliance.

Question 3

Why should I invest in an Air Tarps custom truck tarp system?

Accepted Answer

Air Tarps delivers outstanding durability, quality, ease of operation, safety for both staff and loads, improved aerodynamics, and, above all, exceptional after-sales service.

Our Australian-made systems are built with premium materials designed for tough local conditions. This includes UV-stabilised, fire-retardant tarps that last up to three times longer than standard options, quad-layer stitching for extra strength, and fully customised manufacturing to suit your specific vehicles. The dual-cable operation is cheaper and easier to service and more reliable.

With Air Tarps, you’ll also benefit from enhanced safety through ground-level or in-cab operation, faster loading times, and improved compliance with transport regulations—helping you achieve a strong return on your investment. The revolutionary RHYMEAG gearbox allows for simple, reliable manual overide in case the electric motor fails.

Question 4

Where can I get an Air Tarps electric truck tarp system?

Accepted Answer

Air Tarps is available through leading body builders or directly from Air Tarps Australia in Penrith. Powertarps in Wetherill Park also supports our tarps.

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