Canopy, dual cab

I have a SMM steel canopy on my D-Max. It comes with roof rail, hood lining, central locking etc.

Because of it being steel you will not need an internal frame to support the roof bars, fibreglass you will need the frame. Fibreglass with internal frame weighs about the same as the SMM steel canopy.

My SIL had a ARB canopy and he could not stop water coming in whereas mine is always dry.

Also, being steel it can be panel beated if it gets damaged like mine on day 2 of owning the car - don't ask.

I have a 2017 V6 and fitted the ARB Ascent about 6 months ago and have had no issues. It really is good.

No comment re type of construction but whatever you decide on ensure you get side access not just rear access. Your knees and back will love you.

We have a Flexiglass central locking canopy which has been great. Open the front window a little and virtually no dust ( also have a tailgate kit) .
Has roof rails which take a reasonable load.
Works for us.

Cheers
Jim

My current arb canopy is 7 YO. It is the best one Ive had so far. If you are thinking roof racks might be the go, I’d recommend tradies racks with the internal bracing. They are not something that can be retrofitted if you change your mind later.

Just make SURE you get gull wing side windows as they give you much greater entry to the tub.

I had an Alpha canopy fitted by by CADDY Storage. I got it fitted rather than the ARB one I had on my last Navara for the following reasons

It was more convenient in the time frame I had.
It was cheaper.
It appeared a better quality.
The vertical clearance through the lift up side windows was better (340mm Vs 290 mm.)

They are available with central locking and come with roof bars (no reinforcing needed.) They are situated at 57 Mordaunt Cct, Canning Vale WA .

Before you purchase the canopy, go to the supplier and tell them you have one of their canopies and have broken the back and side window and need new ones. After breaking my window I was told by the well known company to "go see a glassier" and I wasn't able to get a replacement window. Of course when purchasing the canopy I was told it wasn't a problem getting replacement windows. not true in reality.