Canopies

How to restrain loads in a ute canopy: tie-down points, cargo barriers, drawers and dividers, keeping heavy gear low, and checking the load before you drive.

Putting a rooftop tent on a ute canopy? How dynamic and static load ratings work, why the canopy roof matters, mounting, height and access.

A canopy, tray and fit-out all come out of your ute's payload. What GVM, GCM, tare and ATM mean, how to work out what's left, and why a weighbridge settles it.

Standard ute canopies usually sit close to the cab roofline; high-tops rise above it for more room. How to choose, and what to check for car parks and roof loads.

The best touring canopy is sealed against dust, light enough to leave payload for water and fuel, and set out so camp goes up fast. Here is how to spec one.

There is no single best ute canopy for tradies. Sparkies, plumbers, chippies and landscapers each need a different door layout and fitout. Here is what suits each trade.

Fitting an aluminium canopy to an Isuzu D-Max: single, space and crew cab lengths, tub versus tray mount, payload limits and jack-off options.

Everything you need to know about aluminium ute canopies — alloy grades, build methods, door layouts, fitment and warranty. A buyer's guide from UTE HARIO, Melbourne.

Gullwing or barn doors on your ute canopy? Compare access, weather sealing, gas struts and load height to choose the right canopy door layout. UTE HARIO.