All 4×4 bakkie owners will probably have the same response in saying that bakkies are awesome, and once you own one, you will never want an ordinary vehicle again. Canopies add practicality and convenience to a bakkie, and tons of advantages.
Canopies protect the bakkie’s load bed and can easily be removed and refitted. An aluminium canopy offers good tensile strength and can be colour coded to suit any vehicle colou. Canopies also keep your tools and luggage secure and prevent them from being damaged in bad weather, dust and theft.
Reasons why getting a customised canopy would be a good option:
- Canopies are durable: they keep the load bed safe in the wind, rain, or even snow and it is waterproof
- They should last as long as the bakkie, or longer, unless of course damaged in an accident or any other external way
- Practical: The canopy can be removed and put back when needed
- Some are lightweight and will not slow your bakkie down.
- A canopy may improve the fuel efficiency of your rig to a certain extent as it reduces any wind drag
- A canopy keeps your cargo safe and secure always as it can be locked
- They can be customised for more storage space and enlarges the load bed
- Racks, windows, dividers, and more can be customised to the canopy
Here are five customised canopies that we recommend for your next camping, off-road or overlanding adventure. We have scoured the internet to bring you our customised canopies buyers guide for these five great rooftop tents.
Bushtech aluminium canopy – R27 500
With so many canopy options available on the market, it can be challenging to decide which canopy is the right choice for you and your family. At Bushtech, they believe the key factors to consider when purchasing a 4×4 canopy are strength, quality, and customisability.
A canopy that is durable enough to protect your belongings but also fits your specific needs. Whether that be for camping, overlanding or daily activities, the right choice of canopy is the one that suits your individual lifestyle.
Bushtech have designed their aluminium canopies and 4×4 accessories with exactly this in mind. Whether you are planning your December camping trip to the Kruger or next big overlanding adventure to Bots, our priority is to help you create the right setup for now and one that lasts for years to come.
With 25 years of experience in the automotive and 4×4 market, Bushtech is constantly innovating to provide only the most functional, high-quality 4×4 and overlanding products resulting in an aluminium canopy that is:
- Dust and waterproof – with a fully extruded base rubber and automotive door rubbers, the Bushtech aluminium canopy is fully dust and waterproof. Bushtech also offers a load box dust kit for extra dust proofing that seals up the load box and tailgate.
- Strong – load tested up to 2500kg, ensuring a high safety factor for the mounting of roof racks and rooftop tents.
- Customizable – a modular foundation comes as a standard, allowing you to mount our full range of accessories.
- Lightweight – fully manufactured in aluminium, the double cabs weigh in at just over 65kg, helping to reduce wear and tear on your vehicle and improve overall fuel economy.
- Attractively designed – all canopies have specially designed rounded profiles that complement the vehicle’s shape and look.
- Competitively priced – Bushtech is focused on providing an aluminium canopy that is not only affordable but manufactured to a high-quality standard. What is more, all Bushtech accessories can be added on at a later stage to suit customer needs and pockets.
- Trusted – all Bushtech aluminium canopies come standard with a 10-year warranty on the frame, along with a complimentary yearly service to keep your canopy working in the best condition.
At Bushtech, they share a passion for the outdoors and manufacture overlanding products suited for various vehicle models and individual customer needs such as drawer systems, fridge sliders, Suzuki Jimny gullwing doors and more – providing clients with many options that can be customized to their preferences.
Below is a short video showing how the Bushtech Aluminium Canopy is perfect for everyday use as well as fully kitted out for overlanding and camping trips:
Price: R27 500 ex VAT
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