Rear canopy

[Rodeodog]

Hi all. I’m looking at a (secure) rear canopy for my d23 Navara and found a company called Apex4wd who do a very nice looking canopy at a decent price. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this company, or even the canopy itself. Would be interested on peoples opinions. 
cheers 

[Tree monkey 1682]

Why.not truckman?

[josharb87]

Looks a good price

 

I’ve had similar, a bushtech from apb trading and an Alucab and much prefer the anlum canopies over the plastic type.

 

worth bearing in mind if you’re gonna have a sliding tray, shelf and full with kit you might want stiffer springs on the back 

[JLA1990]

Looks the same offering from direct4x4.co.uk where I got mine - I believe these companies just drop ship from a Chinese manufacturer (not that that's an issue). I’ve had mine on 2 trucks for 3 years - easy to assemble, solid once fitted, not had any issues. Locks are crap but that doesn’t really matter, I’d rather they were crap and thieves popped the door rather than ripped the whole canopy apart! No issues with the gas struts, thoroughly recommend. I was so happy that I found them whilst looking at the smartcap offerings as saved myself £1500 on basically the same thing! 

[Chris at eden]

14 minutes ago, JLA1990 said:

Looks the same offering from direct4x4.co.uk where I got mine - I believe these companies just drop ship from a Chinese manufacturer (not that that's an issue). I’ve had mine on 2 trucks for 3 years - easy to assemble, solid once fitted, not had any issues. Locks are crap but that doesn’t really matter, I’d rather they were crap and thieves popped the door rather than ripped the whole canopy apart! No issues with the gas struts, thoroughly recommend. I was so happy that I found them whilst looking at the smartcap offerings as saved myself £1500 on basically the same thing! 

Are the canopies watertight?  I know the roller shutter tend to leak. 
 

[Steve Bullman]

38 minutes ago, josharb87 said:

Looks a good price

 

Almost too good eh? I paid more than that for mine 10 years ago 

[Steve Bullman]

Just checked, rsi ones are now around £2800 + vat.

 

made in South Africa and very sturdy, even so that’s a massive price gap so I’d be cautious 

[JLA1990]

20 minutes ago, Chris at eden said:

Are the canopies watertight?  I know the roller shutter tend to leak. 
 

Somewhat, as it comes in flat pack and requires fixing together (4 main joints) there will Be water ingress. I think if you add some additional adhesive they would be completely. I bought the shelf as well for one of the side door - same quality and just bolts on. As has been mentioned I thought it was too good to be true but they turned out decent and three years no breakages etc although I look after my kit! They have plastic hinges on the doors which if you were heavy handed might break but as I say I’m don’t mistreat it. 

[AHPP]

Weekly reminder that 90% of people who drive pickups would be better off with a van. Load spaces are lower, larger, more secure and waterproof. 

[AHPP]

And for those who really do want their load outside to get wet and stolen, the British version of a cool old yank blue collar pickup is not a Hilux or tray Landcruiser with a bed just big enough for a dolls’ house. It’s a mk6 flatbed Transit.