Build & Craft

LED lighting for a ute canopy: interior strip lights, side and rear work lights, camp lighting, switching and power, and what to plan before the canopy is built.

Where to carry a spare on a ute with a canopy or tray: under-tray, headboard, side or rear swing-away carriers, and what each means for weight and access.

Ladder rack or roof rack on your ute canopy? How they differ in load, height, access and what they suit, for tradies carrying ladders and tourers carrying gear.

How to fit a fridge slide and camp kitchen into a ute canopy: where they go, slide ratings, power, ventilation, weight and the layout mistakes to avoid.

How a dual-battery setup works in a ute canopy: why modern utes need a DC-DC charger, how to size the auxiliary battery, lithium vs AGM, and where it all goes.

How to plan 12V power in a ute canopy: working out your load, where the battery goes, charging, fusing, cable runs and when to call an auto electrician.

Why HARIO builds ute canopies from 5000-series marine-grade aluminium — corrosion resistance, strength-to-weight and weldability explained. Melbourne manufacturer.

Powder-coated or raw aluminium finish for your ute canopy? Durability, looks and maintenance compared. In-house powder coating at UTE HARIO, Melbourne.

What makes a ute canopy truly waterproof and dust-proof — welds, seals and drainage explained. UTE HARIO, Melbourne aluminium canopy manufacturer.