hard top canopies for dual cab utes

I have been happy with my ARB one. I was advised to get the lift up side windows as it makes getting things in and out easier up near the front and they were right. If you want to put a packrack on it also get the metal frame that fits inside to take the weight. I got the tradesman packrack and it has not given any problems.

Q1. Full bolt-on unit to cc, or to sit on ally tray?
Q2. How thick is your wallet?
When it comes to canopies, the old adage of you get what you pay comes to the fore.

Trade Bodies in Caboolture make a very good unit, albeit a pricey one.

I've had a fair number of brands over the years and my current ARB one is the best I've had so far. My last flexiiglass was definitely a cut below.

I have an ARB fitted with internal reinforcing bars for the RTT. Left hand side window is lift up for ease of access, and the right hand window is a slider with grill for opening for the kelpie when she is in the back. I have had mine approx. 4yrs with no problems.

Got the ARB myself, tilt on left, slide on right.
Did this for the dog, but for the very limited use, I should have just gone tilt both sides.

I have the internal support to the top of the tub, 2 plain roof bars, and since fitted with 1.6 x 1.2 mesh floor rack.

For sure, get the rear vent, which is actually a pressuriser.
It keeps positive pressure inside the canopy, and even though my tailgate gaps are quite large, I never get dust inside the back.

Mate got a canopy for his 'lux a coupe of months back, not sure of brand, but from Opp Lock . . . they don't have vents.
Simmo trip it was smashed in the back with red dust !!
Mine perfectly clean.

Trouble with his is canopy, the ribs go right to the front and back, so no room for the vent.
The ARB canopy has space clear to fit.
It goes at the back centre.

I am going to try and find him a couple of smaller pop up vents to fit either side at the back, he has had rear dust seal kit fitted, that might stop a lot.

I had my canopy custom built by Metalform Industries (MFI Service Bodies) at Warragul back in 2009, and it has been faultless - never a problem with the seal or fit so that we have had no problems with dust or water despite around 100,000km of rough outback travel in the years since.
It was not cheap, but I was able to submit my own design for drawers, shelving, fridge slide etc and include both 12v and 240v power supply.
Steel, not aluminium, so it is not light (but already had heavy duty suspension upgrade).
Highly recommended (and I have no connection whatsoever with the company). I think they do quite a bit of work for emergency services, Telstra etc.
Cheers