Canopies

Yes! A ute canopy will allow you to significantly increase the amount of goods you can carry in the ute bed, while keeping these goods safe and secure. There are a variety of different styles of ute canopies that are available in the market, generally separated by the material they are constructed from. Oz Canopies & 4×4 sells steel canopies, fiberglass canopies and plastic canopies.

Steel canopies are the most popular canopies in the market at the moment, as they offer a significant degree of flexibility, strength and have a very attractive price point. If you’re looking for a canopy which is going to perform the primary duties of a canopy which is keeping your stuff dry and secure, and you don’t want to break the bank, look no further than an Oz Canopies & 4×4 steel canopy.

Fiberglass canopies are a very close second in popularity. Fiberglass allows canopies to be shaped in a much more attractive way, suiting the lines and curves of the vehicle in a more cohesive way relative to the steel canopy. Some individuals prefer this to the more industrial look of the steel canopy. The fiberglass canopy also comes with some more premium features, like rear door central locking as standard, interior vinyl and a front sliding window as standard.

Oz Canopies & 4×4 also distributes a selection of plastic canopies through our partner EGR. The EGR canopies give customers an Australian made option, for those who want to support local Aussie manufacturing, and some models like the EGR GEN 3 canopies come with all 3 canopy sides with central locking, roof tracks and a front drop down window as standard.

The estimated cost of fitting a ute canopy is between $450 to $590 dollars. This figure will vary based on the make and model of the vehicle, what is already fitted on the tub and the style of canopy you are considering to have fitted.

Steel canopies are popular for a number of reasons. Firstly, they offer a great degree of flexibility and versatility relative to other kinds of canopies as typically you can add storage boxes, roof racks, roof platforms and other accessories much more easily to a steel canopy than you could to a plastic or fiberglass canopy.

Secondly, they have a much higher carrying capacity than other styles of canopies, for example the Oz Canopies & 4×4 steel canopy offers up to 300kg loading capacity without the need for any additional internal reinforcement being added to the canopy. This makes the steel canopy perfect for tradies looking to carry their work gear or for adventurers looking to mount their roof top tents.

Thirdly, the value for money you get with a steel canopy is unrivaled. Starting from $2000, they will meet and exceed most individual’s needs without breaking the bank.

Both steel and aluminium as materials used in the construction of canopies offer their own advantages and disadvantages.
The primary advantage of steel canopies is that they have a much lower price point relative to aluminium canopies, so the value for money is much greater for an item that functionally is identical to an aluminium based canopy. They also have a higher carrying capacity, for example the Oz Canopies & 4×4 steel canopy is rated up to a 300kg carrying capacity.

The benefits of aluminium canopies is that they are of lower weight which can be helpful when trying to be mindful of the vehicle’s GVM. They can also be more rust resistant. However, the pricing of aluminium canopies can be much higher relative to steel canopies.

In one sentence: Good old fashioned customer service coupled with a ripper price point. At Oz Canopies & 4×4 we believe that you should be able to get great service and quality without compromising on value for money.

We’re a 100% Australian owned company and we believe in after sales service just as much as we do making sure you’ve got all the information you need to make the best decision regarding a canopy for your ute. Our licensed and trained technicians will make sure your canopy is fitted right the first time, and your ute is taken care of as if we owned it ourselves. That’s why a whole heap of dealerships across Sydney, including Suttons Motor Group, Sinclair Automotive, Windsor Automotive Group, Nepean Motor Group and more trust us with their brand new vehicles.

All our items come with no fuss warranties which extends to a labour warranty if you opt to get your accessories fitted by us as well. And if you want to give fitting the accessories yourself a go as well, we have an extensive range of fitting videos you can refer to on top of our Aussie based customer service team being only a phone call away.

If you’re still not convinced, have a look at our over 300 5 star reviews on google too! Rest assured, when you choose Oz Canopies & 4×4 for your ute accessories, you’re dealing with the best in the business, and with people who care and know how to work on your vehicle.