Are you looking to buy a ute canopy to improve your ute? Canopies are terrific accessories that increase the room in your ute, their utility, and even their appearance. Australians are renowned for their devotion to utes. Vans and pickup trucks are the most prevalent work vehicles in various nations, but Australia is a ute country. Canopies provide a ute with a sizable, weatherproof storage area significantly greater than the standard tray. Ute canopies have advanced considerably over the years with many styles and materials available along with practical features and ingenious customisations.

What Are Ute Canopies?

A ute canopy or service body is an enclosure constructed on the back of your ute or even a small truck. You can use it to cover the entire tray or just a portion, offering you a secure location to put your supplies, tools, materials, camping and fishing gear, or whatever else you need to keep secure and protected.You can even mount a fridge on your ute canopy using a fridge slide. Choose a high-quality canopy to suit your needs and ensure that your tools and supplies are secure, accessible, and won't fall off the back of your ute.

Types Of Ute Canopies

Canopies come in various shapes and sizes, including single and dual cab utes, but they all offer a secure location to store items. Canopies have the drawback that you can't simply throw stuff in the back of your ute and hit the road. However, the canopy is a much better option than putting a cover over each individual item as current driving regulations in Australia require loads to be covered. The three main types of canopies in Australia are:

Fibreglass Canopy

Fibreglass canopies are among the most popular types of canopies. There are various fibreglass canopies available on the market for practically all types of utes and work vehicles. Most of them will be fastened to the chassis of the ute and usually have a door at the back that rises and a window or other compartments and doors on each side. While fibreglass is a flexible material, it is more prone to damage and breakage than metals. It cannot withstand tension or last as long as an aluminium or steel ute canopy. Fibreglass frequently has the issue of not being able to support heavy loads. This may be a significant issue if you want to place something substantial on the roof, like roof racks or awkwardly shaped bulky items such as plumbing pipes. Although you could purchase internal bracing or a frame to hold extra weight, getting a more stable aluminium or steel frame might be preferable.

Aluminium Canopy

Currently, aluminium-made canopies are among the most widely used due to their strength and safety. You can enjoy the extra benefits of aluminium over fibreglass canopies for a very modest cost. The ability to modify and enhance an aluminium canopy as much as you like is another excellent benefit.On the roof, you can add cabinets, drawer systems, tents, and ladder racks. A fibreglass canopy is far more challenging to move and modify than an aluminium ute canopy. Due to this, most contractors nationwide prefer aluminium canopies.

Canvas Canopy

Canvas canopies are a well-liked substitute for both metal and fibreglass canopies. Due to their negligible weight, these canopies lack the structural integrity and safety of the heavier materials mentioned above. Canvas canopies are simple to obtain, inexpensive and provide you with more possibilities.Canvas canopies are not as dependable or safe as metal canopies. Even though canvas is a sturdy material, it is still prone to tearing so is not as secure for storing expensive equipment.Some variant models for the above canopies feature drawer systems to enhance the practicality and increase the storage capacity. You should be careful when selecting a particular canopy for your ute, as the selection will depend on the suspension of your vehicle and gas struts, among other elements.

Final Thoughts

What kind of ute canopy module do you need—fibreglass, aluminium, or canvas? Whatever you require, the ideal ute canopy needs to be durable, safe, waterproof, and robust. Remember, while you might be able to install your ute canopy yourself, hiring professionals will ensure that the job is done correctly; saving you time and money.

MFI Provides High-Quality Ute Service Bodies

MFI Automotive Group offers a large selection of high-quality ute canopies for a variety of tradies, including plumbers, electricians, pool cleaners, builders, landscapers, and painters. We construct each of our ute canopies to the highest standards to withstand the harsh Australian environment and the continuous labour of artisans. Ford Rangers, Land Cruisers, Toyota Hilux, Holden Colorado, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Mazda BT-50 and Volkswagen Amarok are just a few popular vehicles for which we offer ute canopies. If your ute isn't on the list, call us and we can design a custom solution. We can also design a cover for any other type of pickup. 

For more information and assistance regarding high-quality service bodies, please call us today at MFI Automotive Group on 1300 634 669 or please fill out our enquiry form to get in touch with our friendly sales team.