Canopies and roofracks

Have a look at Lowline canopies in Melb they make metal ones that are on par in price with roof racks fitted. Dont fit racks on the cabin roof and the canopie together as there is too much movement between them and the roof will crack. The fibreglass canopies with racks fitted only carry 150kgs but the metal one carry 1000kgs, I just when through the exercise and went for the metal and couldn't be happier. The rear windows are impossible to open without the keys not like the fibreglass ones which dont take much to force open.

Lowline canopies are at http://www.lowline-industries.com.au/ They have beeen around for decades and make very good equipment

Michelle,
ARB used to sell bars which attach to the tray around where the tornea (sic)cover would normally clips on the tray and extends up and over the canopy to the other side. Fit one towards the rear and another to the front and a basket can be fitted to the bars.
Hope this helps
Graham

Michelle

I had a hilux with a fibreglass canopy - Flexiglass Challenge fitted when I bought it.

3 points: the canopies are best made up with racks. Mine had minor cracks (just in the fibreglass gel coat I believe, not structural).
Mine also never quite sealed around the tray and leaked water when it rained (just enough to wet the carpet lining the tray.

The previous owner had siliconed the whole lot up to try and seal it. Just a warning if the canopy is not properly installed - test this!

Ian