Hilux DC Canopy Photos
Submitted: Thursday, Jul 01, 2010 at 20:04
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aeiou
Dear All,
Can anybody out there with a newish Dual Cab Hilux preferably SR5 that is fitted with a CANOPY, preferably ARB send me some photos. And brand will do though!
aeiou@bigpond.net.au
Believe it or not I can't seem to find any good side on pics showing the canopy fitted and I am looking at a canopy instead of a ute hard lid.
Any other comments good or bad about the ARB Canopies most welcome.
One thing is for sure, they seem to cost a lot for what they are!!
Cheers
Dave
Reply By: Member - Stuart P (WA) - Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 00:08
Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 00:08
they seem to fit neatly on the
well bodies and with seals around the tail
gate seem to keep dust out, thats a comparison with another brand we sometimes fit
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Reply By: Nomadic Navara - Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 00:09
Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 00:09
Try this site
Site Link
On the LHS there is a box where you can select the model you wish.
Alternately there is
Caddy Canopies - I like theirs as their side lift up window would give better access than the ARB ones. I was quite disappointed with my ARB one - I got the hi-top one thinking it would give me a better window, but it is only toe same height as the low top canopy.
PeterD
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 07:22
Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 07:22
Peter,
The ARB canopy is available with either sliding, or lift up windows, or even one of each.
I chose the standard height canopy as the extra access height wasn't an important feature and the standard one looks more aesthetic.
I'm really happy I chose the lift up windows as they give good side access to the inside.
Bill.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 07:29
Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 07:29
Dave,
They may be a premium cost but they are built to last too.
When I cut a hole in the roof to fit the accessory vent, I noticed the thickness of the ABS material was around 6mm-8mm.
I also included an internal steel frame to increase the carrying capacity of the rhino roof rack.
Very happy with the ARB canopy mate.
Bill.
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Reply By: wato35 - Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 08:23
Friday, Jul 02, 2010 at 08:23
Hi aeiou
I have a SR5 Hilux 2006 and have an ARB Canopy on it for the last 3 years. Been very happy with it, took it to
Birdsville on a 2 week trip. Then last year travelled around Oz, doing 6500 k's on dirt. The only problem I found that the window locks hate dust. I used a piece of push bike tyre tube and cut so it fits over the handle thus covering the lock it self.
Cheers
Wato35
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