How to Install a DTR or DTT Series Dump Tarp Kit

This video goes over how to install a DTR or DTT series dump tarp kit from Buyers Products.
1) Determine where you’ll install the tarp roller. It should be mounted as far forward as possible so it’s out of the way when the trailer is being side loaded, but you also want to make sure it’s accessible so you can easily reach the crank to retract the tarp.
2) Clamp the bearing bracket assemblies to your trailer or dump body. The assembly with the detented lever mounts on the driver’s side. Make sure the brackets are aligned both vertically and horizontally by measuring from a common point on each side of the trailer or dump body. Any reference point will work as long as it’s the same on both sides. It’s also important that the mounting point is high enough to accommodate the tarp when it’s rolled up onto the roll bar assembly.
3) Mark the bearing bracket mounting hole locations on each side, then take off the brackets and drill 13/32 inch holes in the four marked locations.
4) Attach the bearing brackets using the four 3/8 inch by 1 inch cap screws, lock washers, and nuts supplied in the hardware kit. Don’t fully tighten yet, just hand tighten to hold the brackets in place.
5) Find the inner hex tube and make a pencil mark in the center of the tube’s length. Then insert the inner hex tube half way into the driver side roll tube assembly and insert the opposite end of the inner hex tube into the passenger side roll tube assembly.
6) Measure the distance between the inside of the mounted bearing brackets. If the measurement is less than 81-3/4 inches, the driver and passenger side roll tube assemblies will need to be shortened an equal amount to ensure a proper fit. If the measurement is equal to or greater than 81-3/4 inches, no shortening should be necessary.
7) Separate the roll tubes so the length of the complete roll tube assembly from adaptor to adaptor is ¼ inch less than the distance between the mounting brackets. Find the pencil mark you made earlier to verify that the inner hex tube is centered inside the outer roll tube assemblies. Then screw each roll tube assembly to the inner hex tube using one ¼ inch by 1 inch self-drilling and tapping screw. You want the screws 2 inches from the ends of the outer tubes.
8) Slide the complete roll tube assembly into the 5 inch loop at the end of the tarp. An important thing to note here is to verify that the webbing in the tarp’s seams will be on the bottom once the tarp is installed.
9) Remove one of the bearing bracket assemblies so you can slide the tarp roll assembly into the remaining bracket. Then slide the bracket you removed over the shaft and reattach it to the dump body or trailer. This time you can fully tighten the bracket down.
10) Center the tarp roll assembly between mounting brackets and tighten the set screws in each bearing race.
11) Center the roll tube assembly in the tarp. Then, holding the assembly tightly in the end of the pocket, screw it in place with five evenly spaced ¼ inch by 1 inch self-drilling tapping screws and fender washers. Ensure the screws are centered in the hex tube and that the screws on each end are at least 2 inches from the end of the roll tube assembly. Also, be careful not to screw into the shaft adaptors on either end.
12) Assemble the sprocket onto the 1 inch shaft of the driver side roll tube assembly. With the detent lever in the open position, slide the sprocket down the shaft until it’s tight against the bearing and tighten the set screws.
13) Attach the crank handle assembly to the driver side roll tube shaft using the ¼ inch by 2 inch screw and lock nut included in the hardware kit.
14) Attach the four S-hooks to the two tarp straps. Put the small end of the S-hook through the hole in the strap, then bend it around the strap to permanently attach the hook to the strap. Then attach the straps to the rear corner holes in the tarp. Again, bend the large hooks around the tarp grommets so the straps are permanently attached to the tarp.
15) Attach the pull rope assembly to the center grommet on the rear of the tarp
16) Attach the two rope storage hooks to your tailgate. Mount the hooks horizontally about 15 to 17 inches apart from each other. The hooks can be bolted or welded. Many trailers will already have hooks pre-installed. If yours does, you can skip this step.
Differences with a DTT System:
Your roll tube will be round instead of hexagonal, and the center piece will be larger than the outer pieces instead of the other way around.
Your crank assembly will slide through the bearing bracket into the roll tube instead of attaching to the bearing itself.
Refer to your instruction manual for specifics if you encounter any roadblocks.
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[@adammiller8415]

Orrrr you could take the bearings and crank off the stupid flat bar and put them on the plates on the trailer designed for the kit

[@leomiranda2809]

Thanks

[@CleanEarthWaterscapes]

Thanks for the video! Super helpful. One question, what's the best hardware to use to attach the hooks for the pull rope?

[@BuyersProductsCompany]

Great question! I spoke with our tarp system engineers, they said the exact hardware will vary quite a bit by the application, but in general you want a minimum of Grade 5 hardware of sufficient length. I hope this helps! Please let us know if you need anything else!

[@ryanscott9093]

Good video. Thank you!

[@BuyersProductsCompany]

Thanks! Hope it was helpful!

[@bigblueoutdoor1]

I can't find any 32 inch drill bits anywhere

[@bogoextrm]

3/8 works perfect

[@kennethstevens8568]

Didn't get a instruction booklet in the box.

[@BuyersProductsCompany]

Thanks for your comment! We're sorry to hear that. Which kit did you purchase? You'll be able to find the user manual on our website. If you tell me the part number, I can give you a direct link. Thanks!

[@mishrockman2532]

Sorry guys....helpful......but far from complete. Howsa bout a close up of the locking lever and how it goes on ???

[@mishrockman2532]

Just give us specific part number instructions....at least....

[@BuyersProductsCompany]

@@mishrockman2532 Hello there! We're working on putting together the footage of the locking lever you requested. When you say you're looking for specific part number instructions, do you mean the instructions for the part number we used in the video? Or you have a certain tarp kit you need assistance with?

[@mishrockman2532]

@@BuyersProductsCompany certain tarp kit I need assistance with...

[@BuyersProductsCompany]

@@mishrockman2532 We'd be happy to help! Which tarp kit are you working with?

[@BuyersProductsCompany]

@@mishrockman2532 We'd be happy to help! Do you happen to have the part number of the tarp kit you're working with?