How to choose a canopy for a pickup truck

Despite all the practicality of this type of transport, many owners prefer to install canopies on its body to secure the cargo during transportation or reduce the possibility of theft, leaving the vehicle in the parking lot. Let's understand a little more in detail in this matter.

What is a canopy or hardtop

So, the canopy is an auxiliary element of various shapes, which is installed on the body of pickup trucks, closing the open space from the luggage compartment. They are sold under the names "canopy" or "hardtop".

Features of canopies:

All solutions from quality manufacturers are well insulated, sealed and have internal lighting for your convenience at night. Also, depending on the modification of a particular model, they may have windows or inserts that will make it easier for you to access the contents of the body.

Depending on the specific product or technology of the company that produces them, on the market now you can find canopies made of:

• steel;
• aluminum;
• fiberglass;
• ABS plastic.

Each of them is successfully used not the first year in production, but we advise you to pay attention to models made of ABS plastic, as they are stronger, more stable and more reliable than plastic solutions, but not as expensive as fiberglass elements.

Types of canopies

Depending on the car model and design solutions, the shape of these parts can differ significantly, but it is still possible to categorize them:

• Star Box — quite voluminous solutions, made in the shape of a triangle with windows in the rear and side. They resist mechanical influences well without losing much aerodynamic properties;
• Hard Top — advanced types of canopies. Pickup trucks with such elements externally resemble an off-roader. They can be differently equipped, depending on the preferences of the buyer.

Configurations of hardtops:

Manufacturers are now producing different designs for pickup trucks. Depending on the brand and car models, they can differ, but in most cases they can be categorized. We'll look at the options using canopies from Road Ranger as an example:

• Standart — without access holes in the sides, but with a rear opening glass or plastic insert;
• Special — with windows in the sides and rear, of which only the rear one opens;
• Profi — with plastic inserts instead of windows, but all three can open for easier access to the luggage compartment;
• Profi plus — a variant with opening rear and side windows.

We provide goods only from the best companies — ARB, Road Ranger and 4ARE, which really think not only about the profit from the sale, but also about the quality and durability of their products, manufacturing it using modern technology from the best raw materials.

To install good hard tops is quite simple — manufacturers think in advance and make it as easy as possible for you to install/dismantle such elements. They use not bolts, but clamps and are great for avoiding drilling holes in the body of the pickup truck, but you will get the same reliability of fasteners.

Why the cost

It's pretty simple. It costs a lot to develop a proper aerodynamic model with a great, yet reliable mounting mechanism. Also, you need to produce it from quality materials, so that the company's products will serve customers for as long as possible. And as a bonus — logistics. It is much easier to deliver goods around the world now than 50 years ago, but at the same time duties, shipping costs, cargo insurance and other associated costs have not canceled — it all increases the final cost.

A quality hard top will cost from 10% of the cost of the car and higher, depending on the availability of paint coating, material of manufacture and additional options.

Where to buy

Buy canopy for pickup truck you can always on Vnedorognik, as we provide only quality products at a good price, fast delivery and excellent support, which will gladly tell you all the necessary details about the product and make the purchase process as convenient as possible for you.