How to choose the right canopy for your ute

With so many canopies on the market, it can be hard to know what’s right for you. To help you narrow down canopy options and must-haves, we spoke to our canopy experts and engineers for canopy tips and what to look out for.

Selecting the right style and size

Here, understanding your application is key and will help you narrow down options. How much weight it can handle and where your canopy will be installed is also a big part of choosing your canopy.

Half canopies

Half canopies are great if you need additional tray space for other equipment or material transport. This will give you all the benefits of canopy storage without stealing precious space. 

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Full canopies

Larger in size and with more storage configurations, full aluminium canopies ensure all your tools can be kept protected and secure. It also helps you keep your tools more organised.

Full canopies can provide additional benefits, such as dual locking capabilities. Here at Touring and Trade, we offer a range of full canopy sizes from 1200L - 1800L.

Lift-off canopies

Also known as jack off canopies, lift-off canopies (as the name suggests) allows you to easily lift your canopy from your tray. It’s perfect if you want to remove your canopy when it’s not in use, making it a great addition for the weekend adventurer or if you need tray flexibility.

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Security and accessories

It’s important to check what parts are included and if you need to purchase security accessories just to keep your gear safe. Look for inclusions such as hidden or concealed hinges, fully-recessed doors, and locking capabilities built in. 

Other accessories to consider are spare wheel holders and  jerry can holders, ensuring you have everything you need on your rig at all times.

Custom vs pre-built

When choosing between an aluminium canopy, it’s important to look at the storage configuration and consider how you’ll use it.

With  a team full of tradies, our storage configurations have been built from practical experience. However, everyone works differently.

This is where a custom canopy option could be better, allowing you to incorporate configurations and inclusions you’ll actually use.

Still unsure what you need? 

Chat to our canopy experts today. With hands-on experience and tradies ourselves, we’ll be able to guide you to the right canopy for your ute.

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