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Dwilz


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After getting my companion dog sold the motorhome and ordered a new van due March got the vehidle and set it up now the waiting game.



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grahos


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Great canopy,is it custom made or a brand name?

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Yes I agree great canopy looks like it would take a fair bit of weight . Who made it ? Scoota

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MW canopy Aluminum so weight not so bad I wanted to utilise the original tub.

So it wasnt so deep I fitted a set of draws one with slide for a fridge.

Also had new upgraded springs fitted removed the old ones were only

a month old and new shocks,the picture was taken fully loaded so it

sits great.



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bobzed57


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Good looking canopy. I'm starting the long task of identifying a new tow vehicle to replace my Discovery and utes are in the mix. Having travelled plenty of outback tracks with mates with utes, a consistent problems seems to be dust ingress with the traditional glass canopies. Have you had a chance to test how well all your canopy and its connection to the ute are sealed?
Cheers and thanks

Bob

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Dwilz


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Before I put the canopy on I placed weather strips between the canopy and tub it wont be 100% sealed but will do the job I want it to do.



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Bob, your biggest issue will be the tailgate for dust ingress if going a tub ute.Lots of foam tape needed. A vent on top of canopy does help. ARB make a good one imho. cheers Craig

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Thanks. I'm also looking tray back/metal box combos, which may be a little better.

Cheers

Bob

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Very nice. Love the blue.



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