Explorer Canopy

Alu-Cab started out building aluminium canopies, although we offer a wide range of innovative off-road gear these days, we still pride ourselves on being canopy specialists.

Aluminium vs Fibreglass: Our canopies are manufactured from aluminium which has superior strength to weight ratio, thus it is lighter than most of the popular fibreglass competing products. This inherent strength allows the Alu-Cab canopy to carry more load than any other canopies.

Aluminium VS Steel: The Alu-Cab Canopy is much lighter than any of the steel canopies available on the market, for example, the Alu-Cab Canopy for the Ford Ranger DC is up to 40% lighter than the competitors’ steel canopy.

The Alu-Cab aluminium range of canopies offers the perfect solution for daily use, work, utilities, expeditions, hobbies, sport, holiday, camping and many other applications. Due to the large range of accessories that we offer, our customers are able to convert their canopies to suit their different needs.

Alu-Cab Canopies are very easy to fit, even an untrained fitment team will be able to fit the canopy in less than 45 minutes. This fully recyclable metal doesn’t rust, weather or crack.

Besides the advantages of aluminium construction, our canopies have been designed for ease of use, with 3 doors opening up for easy access to your load-bin. Inside the canopy, the roof cross braces double as tie-down rails, as does the internal base frame, so you can attach accessories to the canopy’s interior, sides or roof without any drilling. Or you can use the tie-down rails as lashing points to secure your cargo. This versatility means that it’s entirely possible to use your canopy as a workhorse during the week and an overlanding unit on the weekends and holidays. The best of both worlds!

Choose the model that works best for your requirements:

Explorer Canopy Our standard model: Full-width rear door for unrestricted access to the load-bin.

Adventure Canopy Special order only: 900mm rear door which allows for the fitment of Jerrycan & gas bottle holders.

Technical Features Sleek new design: Our canopies are CAD designed to ensure consistency & quality

Frame: Tig welded aluminium extrusions

Panels: Aluminium sheet CNC laser-cut and bent

Doors: Centre flex, waterproof hinges – prevents rain water dripping in when the door is open. Full-length side doors for maximum access on DC Canopies

Locks: Reliable, tamper-proof and keyed alike

Weight: Approx. 57 kg for DC Canopy, one of the lightest canopies of its kind, two people can easily lift it onto the load bin

Finish: Side doors available in smooth or tread plate, mill-finish or powder-coated silver/black

Fitment: No-drill fitment on most modern vehicles. Fitment brackets fasten to manufacturer’s load points on the load bin. Recommended fitment time: 20-30 minutes by one person.

Gas Struts: High-quality units made in Germany

Reinforced Roof: One can load 150kg directly to the roof. Mounting rail fitted on the canopy roof as standard. Can be used with M8 cup square bolts, tie-down rings, etc.

Ready to Fit: The canopy is delivered ready to fit to the vehicle, no need to assemble

Waterproof: Canopy is waterproof

Packaging: The canopy is packed in a reinforced box that ensures safe delivery all over the world

Optional Finish: Dual-colour and colour-coding

Warranty: 3-year structural warranty & 1-year on working parts (T&Cs apply)

Adventure Canopy Accessories Only Jerrycan Holder: Aluminium jerrycan holder to fit on the rear of the adventure canopy

Gas-bottle holder: Aluminium gas bottle holder to fit on the rear of the adventure canopy

Accessories All bolt on to the canopy with no-drill fitment kits made from aluminium.

Bolt-on load bars (no drilling required) – in Silver, Total weight: 6kg

Roof Rack – Extra light aluminium roof rail with wind deflector, in Silver or Black powder-coated. Total weight: only 8kg

Aluminium camping table (under roof-mount option). Total weight: 7kg

Universal 750cm long extra-light Aluminium cupboards, silver powder-coated. Total weight: 7kg

Kitchen Cupboard – Universal 750cm long extra-light Aluminium cupboard, fitted with kitchen utensils for 4 people

Recovery Cupboard – Universal 750cm long extra-light Aluminium cupboards fitted with a recovery kit

Prep table – Aluminium Table that slides into place on the side of the canopy to complete the kitchen unit

Drawer systems – Various aluminium drawers in 750mm, 1230mm or 1470mm lengths, Single or double

Fridge slider – Tilting Aluminium Fridge slide to be fitted on drawers for 40-50L, 60L or 80-100L Fridges