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Reply #40 - Apr 26^th, 2012 at 2:27pm

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We need an Aussie sticker, maybe an idea for COCIA?

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Reply #41 - Apr 26^th, 2012 at 3:15pm

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Working on it. My son-in-law is a sign writer. Cool

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Reply #42 - May 2^nd, 2012 at 12:39pm

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I put the Foxwing Awning on this morning and now much to my dismay I cannot get the truck back in the garage Sad

Thankfully only two bolts to loosen to take it off Cheesy

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Reply #43 - May 2^nd, 2012 at 12:41pm

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The piece of 'material' hanging down against the car is a tube like down pipe. It is designed so that all water runs to the centre and down the tube.

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Reply #44 - May 5^th, 2012 at 10:58am

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That looks an interesting and good setup Derek. My daughter and her husband were telling me about them. One would want to be able to get the water running away from under the awning though.

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Reply #45 - Feb 18^th, 2013 at 11:33am

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Hey Derek, what are your thoughts on your ARB canopy now that you have had it a little while? Are you happy with it? Have you had any leaks or problems? Also where did you get it fitted and were you happy with their workmanship?

I ask all this as we are buying a new dual cab and are wanting a canopy and were looking at the ARB ones. I have heard that some suppliers leave a bit to be desired with their fitting. I also heard that the canopies can have some gaps that let water and dust in.

Thanks for any info you can give.

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Reply #46 - Feb 18^th, 2013 at 11:56am

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Jeff

Have had it fir a year and was fitted by ARB Dealer at Ipswich who did an excellent job. You and them both do a pre-inspection on the vehicle for any marks and/or scratches and another one after fitting. http://www.uv4x4.com.au/

As for the canopy itself

Quality wise and finish - fantastic
Window rubbers - crap¹
Leaks - none²

1. All the rear window seals fell off

Take it back and they will fit the same window seals and the same problem. Have researched and will be getting some quality car door seals from Clark Rubber. On the 4X4 Forums you will find this problem not exclusive to ARB and there are many complaints online.

2. While the canopy itself is well sealed and there are no leaks as such from it, tail gates on utes never seal and there is about 1 cm gap all the way around the sides and bottom of my tailgate. Funny enough I have never had real water in the back and she has sat out in heavy rain and been driven through heavy rain. This same issue lets a bit of dust in but you can get a scoop for the roof fitted that is supposed to stop it.

http://www.arb.com.au/products/arb-canopies-sport-lids/classic-canopies/500Canop...

Would I get another one??? Most definitely.

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Reply #47 - Feb 18^th, 2013 at 4:26pm

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Thanks for the very informative response. It was very helpful indeed. It sounds like the Ipswich ARB dealer is one of the better places to deal with.

It is disappointing regarding the rear window seal. Thanks for the tip regarding the car door seals from Clark Rubber.

We are getting a new Triton and you can get a genuine tail gate rubber seal which I will look into.

I was pretty much certain we would go with the ARB canopy after our research and your info is another positive for it.

Thanks once again.

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Reply #48 - Feb 18^th, 2013 at 4:40pm

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No problem mate.

I just bought a 100 watt Solar Panel to put on the roof racks to charge the dual battery when we are parked for a time.

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Reply #49 - Feb 18^th, 2013 at 9:42pm

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Derek wrote on Feb 18^th, 2013 at 4:40pm:

I just bought a 100 watt Solar Panel to put on the roof racks to charge the dual battery when we are parked for a time.

Good addition!

A dual battery system is one of the mods we will have to do to run our Engel. You can sure pay out some dollars setting up a new truck. Shocked

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