Aluminium Canopy for my DC
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Aluminium Canopy for my DC
I'm busy doing some homework to buy myself a aluminium canopy for my 2014 Hilux D4D DC 4X4.
Anybody have the Bush Tech canopy? what's your take on it?
any other pointers?
thanks
Anybody have the Bush Tech canopy? what's your take on it?
any other pointers?
thanks
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Hi there
I don't have the Bush Tech Canopy I have an RSI. I am extremely happy with it. Once you get passed the car looking like a telkom van or a mortuary truck it really is magic.
I don't have the Bush Tech Canopy I have an RSI. I am extremely happy with it. Once you get passed the car looking like a telkom van or a mortuary truck it really is magic.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
I have the Custom leisuretech canopy - very happy with it so far
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Hi all.
I am looking also for an aluminium cab for my 2009 DC.
I would like to have side doors (glass or alumimium). Also, no dakrak/tent at the moment, but could be inthe future, so it needs to be strong.
Who is reputable in these canopies? Obviously it is a huge expense. Who can I contact and who should I stay away from.
Also, if it is alum doors, can windows be inserted (so doors still to open, but windows can slide still incase I want to take the dog to the farm.
Does anybody know about groundzero canopies? any reviews?
Thanks
I am looking also for an aluminium cab for my 2009 DC.
I would like to have side doors (glass or alumimium). Also, no dakrak/tent at the moment, but could be inthe future, so it needs to be strong.
Who is reputable in these canopies? Obviously it is a huge expense. Who can I contact and who should I stay away from.
Also, if it is alum doors, can windows be inserted (so doors still to open, but windows can slide still incase I want to take the dog to the farm.
Does anybody know about groundzero canopies? any reviews?
Thanks
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Hi guys.
Aluminium canopies are the business. I've got an old outback on my Bakkie.
A friend of mine is manufacturing canopies, they are amazing and like nothing you have seen on the market.
More importantly his pricing is a lot less than any other company.
Message me if you would like more info.
Aluminium canopies are the business. I've got an old outback on my Bakkie.
A friend of mine is manufacturing canopies, they are amazing and like nothing you have seen on the market.
More importantly his pricing is a lot less than any other company.
Message me if you would like more info.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
I have a RSI canopy with widows on the side,I recently did the limpopo trial in the kruger. With all the rain we had going up and the dust and bumpy trail, not one nut or bolt came loose and no leaks from the canopy, both water and dust. Yes my tailgate has been sealed . It comes with roof rails to mount a frame. you can load 300kg on the canopy when parked, and 150kg limit when driving.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Hi HenkHenk_B wrote:Hi all.
I am looking also for an aluminium cab for my 2009 DC.
I would like to have side doors (glass or alumimium). Also, no dakrak/tent at the moment, but could be inthe future, so it needs to be strong.
Who is reputable in these canopies? Obviously it is a huge expense. Who can I contact and who should I stay away from.
Also, if it is alum doors, can windows be inserted (so doors still to open, but windows can slide still incase I want to take the dog to the farm.
Does anybody know about groundzero canopies? any reviews?
Thanks
I have one of the Ground Zero canopies. Good quality canopy and their price is very reasonable - R13000 for the double cab canopy. Mine does not have the windows but they can fit windows that can open.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
bullit wrote:Hi guys.
Aluminium canopies are the business. I've got an old outback on my Bakkie.
A friend of mine is manufacturing canopies, they are amazing and like nothing you have seen on the market.
More importantly his pricing is a lot less than any other company.
Message me if you would like more info.
Please post the details so everyone can share...
I'm also starting to look around, my current Carryboy is leaking badly, and I want to replace it with a more practical solution.
Found "Bos Otter Canopies" on Facebook. Their prices seem very competitive. Anyone on the forum with such a canopy?
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Hi all.
The company is go wild
Contact Amadeo (082) 9301106
He also makes custom drawer systems and aux battery boxes.
The company is go wild
Contact Amadeo (082) 9301106
He also makes custom drawer systems and aux battery boxes.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Thanks Bullit.bullit wrote:Hi all.
The company is go wild
Contact Amadeo (082) 9301106
He also makes custom drawer systems and aux battery boxes.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Also looking for an Alu canopy for my 2013 DC, following this with great interest.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Hey gents, also hunting for a canopy for my 2013 xtra cab.
RSI now have a Smart stainless steel Canopy where they send you all the panels and you can do the assembly DIY. The quality looks really good and you can always replace individual parts (if damaged, or add on later). See the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyEtTLzV4CM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
However, this is slightly above my price range.
Here in Cape Town (specifically Stellenbosch) we do not have such a wide range to choose from.
It seems that every small town has a Aluminium Canopy manufacturer.
Another one that I really like, and a more cost effective option, is LedFly (also up in Jhb!!).
http://www.ledfly.co.za/gallery" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
RSI now have a Smart stainless steel Canopy where they send you all the panels and you can do the assembly DIY. The quality looks really good and you can always replace individual parts (if damaged, or add on later). See the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyEtTLzV4CM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
However, this is slightly above my price range.
Here in Cape Town (specifically Stellenbosch) we do not have such a wide range to choose from.
It seems that every small town has a Aluminium Canopy manufacturer.
Another one that I really like, and a more cost effective option, is LedFly (also up in Jhb!!).
http://www.ledfly.co.za/gallery" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Ruben you have/had a 4x4 fitment centre, just cant recall the name now, in Stellenbosch
Short drive in any direction and your choices are:
GOMAD - Brackenfell
R&D - Brackenfell
Burnco - Stikland
METALION - Kuilsriver
4x4Winelands - SomersetWest
some more options towards the Southern Suburbs and PaardenIsland as well.
Short drive in any direction and your choices are:
GOMAD - Brackenfell
R&D - Brackenfell
Burnco - Stikland
METALION - Kuilsriver
4x4Winelands - SomersetWest
some more options towards the Southern Suburbs and PaardenIsland as well.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Hey ChrisF, Yes, I had a look at them online and I have asked for some quotes. But I want to speak to someone that actually has one and would recommend it to me. As I said, every small town has a Aluminium Canopy manufacturer, however I am looking for quality.
Ystervark is the one in Skelmbos.
Over the weekend I saw a very nice canopy from Outback Products with a solid glass door at the back.
Does anyone know of a Outback Supplier here in Cape Town?
Ystervark is the one in Skelmbos.
Over the weekend I saw a very nice canopy from Outback Products with a solid glass door at the back.
Does anyone know of a Outback Supplier here in Cape Town?
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I have a GOMAD canopy... Had it on my Vigo for almost 4 years now. I use it hard, and it is strong, it works and it looks great. Give Gysie a call, his prices are extremely competitive and his service is great.
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Thank you Thys!
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Jip, many on here have GOMAD products. You will find some good reviews of their products here, thats why they are on top of my list.
R&D is a bit on the expensive side. But their constant waiting list speaks volumes. My neighbour only use them.
Personally I have used BURNCO, and would do so again.
Friend had a canopy fitted at Metallion. VERY impressed with their quality. See here for more info on his rig and the fun we had - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=37810&p=449875&hil ... er#p449875" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Metallion is owned and run by Hein .. typical German quality.
ALL of these you can walk in and see for yourself how they operate. Not the shady places that hide their working areas ...
R&D is a bit on the expensive side. But their constant waiting list speaks volumes. My neighbour only use them.
Personally I have used BURNCO, and would do so again.
Friend had a canopy fitted at Metallion. VERY impressed with their quality. See here for more info on his rig and the fun we had - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=37810&p=449875&hil ... er#p449875" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Metallion is owned and run by Hein .. typical German quality.
ALL of these you can walk in and see for yourself how they operate. Not the shady places that hide their working areas ...
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
I can also say that the Gomad canopy is one of the best if not the best. I had one fitted about 4 years ago. It still looks new and is very strong.
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I'd stay away from the all glass rear doors. They are not the most durable.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Ditto. Ou Carlo Voetsek had huge problems with an Outback all glass rear door. It broke.. and he couldnt get a replacement. Then the canopy started leaking for some reason and I think he is still struggling to waterproof it. And I think Outback went out of business anyway..niclemaitre wrote:I'd stay away from the all glass rear doors. They are not the most durable.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
I have alucab canopy, and no water and dust problems at all. I think that whatever canopy you decide on get a lot of feedback from people using that brand for the dust and water problems. Nothing ruins a trip more than have everything in the load bin damp and covered in dust...
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Just had my Bushtech fitted earlier this week, just looking at the workmanship and the attention to detail I would recommend the them to anyone. The hinges, seals etc. is in my opinion better than most of the products out there.
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Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
Fitted a rhinocab. Very good quality