Journal
How the gear works, and where it doesn’t
Technical writing about load ratings, materials and touring — including the parts that argue against buying more than you need.
Technical6 min
What a 2,500kg roof rating actually means
The number is a static strength test on the structure. Your vehicle’s own roof rating is far lower and it is the one that governs. Here is how to read both.
6 min read
Buying8 min
Canopy or tray? An honest comparison
A tray wins on payload and on awkward loads. A canopy wins on security, dust and weather. Most people choose on looks and regret it in a year.
8 min read
Touring11 min
Loading for the Simpson: weight, balance and where it goes wrong
GVM, GCM, axle loads and the difference between what a canopy can carry and what your ute is allowed to carry.
11 min read
Manufacturing5 min
Why we build in aluminium and not steel or composite
Weight, corrosion, repairability and what happens to each material after ten years in the sun.
5 min read
Ownership4 min
Fitting day: what to expect and what to check before you drive off
Two hours, no drilling, and a short list of things worth checking while the fitter is still standing next to you.
4 min read
Technical7 min
Dust sealing: the part nobody photographs
Where dust actually gets in, why a tailgate dust kit matters more than the canopy seal, and how to test yours.
7 min read
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Technical6 minWhat a 2,500kg roof rating actually meansBuying8 minCanopy or tray? An honest comparisonTouring11 minLoading for the Simpson: weight, balance and where it goes wrongManufacturing5 minWhy we build in aluminium and not steel or compositeOwnership4 minFitting day: what to expect and what to check before you drive offTechnical7 minDust sealing: the part nobody photographs
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