Aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required?

Phil Owen · Veteran Member

Aluminium canopy. ARE VENTS required?

Dougwe · Chief one feather

I have a canopy on my Colorado with rubber seals and no vents. So far I get no dust inside or condensation so I reckon no need for vents.

If you need them I would look at the spinning ones as they work a treat when needed.

Phil Owen · Veteran Member

Thanks Doug, I also have a new Colorado twin cab with alloy tray. Being metal I thought it would get hot and cold over night etc therefore condensation, I was going to try before I deceided to place a vent on it though. Regards Phil.

elliemike · Guru

I would suggest putting a Scupper Vent in the roof facing forward. This will give a positive air pressure inside the canopy.

Used to get some dust in my canopy and tray area. Fitted one of these and never had a problem since. That includes weeks on dirt roads. $50 and fitted myself in one hour.

I fitted mine on the front roof edge of the canopy and to one side. That enables me to reach it through the side window. Of course, Fitted on the rear edge of the roof will work just as well. I could not fit mine there and reach it easily.

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hako · Guru

I'd also suggest some sort of vent mainly to get rid of some heat from the canopy when in the sun plus it will allow the Engel to work better.

Good Luck.

Phillipn · Guru

I have one on each side at the front of the canopy. Easy to open and shut from the outside. They create a positive air pressure and reduces the heat , which helps the portable fridge on a hot day.

PeterD · Guru

These used to be popular. I remember them back on the FJ Holden vans, they probably work just as well today. They are leak proof and do not require adjusting.

Phil Owen · Veteran Member

Thanks for the replies, unfortunately I do remember FJ holden panel vans (fond memories, oh the times we had)

Phil Owen · Veteran Member

Thanks for the replies, unfortunately I do remember FJ holden panel vans (fond memories, oh the times we had)

elliemike · Guru

If you just want to vent the canopy to prevent heat build up or prevent Condensation an "Extractor" type vent is OK. If you only ever drive on Bitumen no problem.

But some of these Extractor types may/will induce a "Negative" air pressure in the canopy. This will suck in that red dust that will cover everything if you go on dirt roads.

Put something on that will give the Canopy interior a "Positive Pressure"