Finishing The Canopy

[@TheDillon1987]

Looking great, definitely giving me some ideas for when mine arrives in a few weeks!

[@jonathonbroad6478]

I enjoyed watching all these vids. Great job mate

[@bradcoleman7698]

Nice one! I made drawers for the back of my Pajero a few months ago but I’m about to start on a camp trailer with a tradie back on top and I’ve been looking for ideas, that table is awesome! The spring loaded catch ar the back of the drawer and the clip to stop the table sliding are great ideas. Top job.

[@danloughridge3720]

Thanks. That's great how did the draws come up?

[@bradcoleman7698]

@@danloughridge3720 really good but, as always, as soon as I finished them I changed my mind and pulled them out!

[@blethynmitchell]

Looks great mate, I have the exact same plan for my canopy, so coming across this video tonight was perfect timing. Im glad you didnt edit out the mistakes, Im sure I will make plenty.

[@danloughridge3720]

What you think you want most likely will change a little. I just made it up as I went along and took my time thinking about the set out.

[@dave175a]

Thanks for putting this up, great ideas and looks awesome!

[@Cogzie3]

Good job Dan, like to see how the canopy secures to your Ute.

[@danloughridge3720]

I'll how in the install vid

[@kearnzey]

Looks good mate 🤙🏽

[@mwitt41]

what thickness ply have you used about to make a floor in my canopy but unsure what thickness ply to use and be strong enough for 60ltr fridge on slide and draws without risking pulling screws fridge will likely be the heaviest thing in there

[@danloughridge3720]

I used 16mm plenty thick enough

[@donwhittington2218]

Nice work

[@baileythompson6339]

Hey mate love the setup and with the slide out bench I think u should put a support leg that folds up underneath and if fully adjustable cheers

[@danloughridge3720]

I was contemplating putting one in. Though I'm only going to be doing meal preps on it and the slides are load rated to hold a fair bit of weight. I'll use it for a while and then see if it needs one.

[@baileythompson6339]

@@danloughridge3720 that’s fair enough mate

[@Justfun-yp6cx]

I was wondering if I could ask a question about heat inside the canopy. Do you have any issues? Do you need any ventilation? Do you notice the fridge struggling on hot days?

[@danloughridge3720]

It defiantly get warm but not hot enough for me to worry about. The fridge has no issue at all

[@byrond5823]

pretty mint set up man. i got my inspiration from the dun and watson design. good effort for going out doing it your self too. ill be cracking on with mine this weekend. suprised you doidnt insulate your canopy tho..? did you put a vent in the back of your fridge compartment? you're gunna need that condenser to breath. one at the top and bottom ( hot air rises).

[@danloughridge3720]

Cheers Byron, I was contemplating insulating but backed out as I had to run my 12volt and I didn't know where things were going and didn't want to deal with it. I don't have a vent at all. There's enough space around the fridge and I'm in and out of it everyday so I didn't see a need for one. Also didn't want dust getting in there. My condenser for my fridge sits right at the front near the canopy door too. Thanks for the support legend🤙

[@malcolmhay6668]

Great job. You are a very patient man.Can I ask where you bought the long sliding rails from.? Thanks

[@danloughridge3720]

The draw slides for the table? I ordered them from bunnings.

[@TheDillon1987]

Could you also show how you have mounted to the tray? That’s one thing I’m trying to figure out before I get mine. As it’s a lift off canopy and won’t be on 100% of the time.

[@danloughridge3720]

Mine isn't a lift off so I have bolts through the floor and tray. For jack off canopies you can get latches or brackets that go in the lift off points to hold it down.

[@TheDillon1987]

@@danloughridge3720 I was thinking that but like the clean look so might have to go through the tray like you have done.

[@danloughridge3720]

You can also weld some rhs to a plate that fits in the holes and then bolt the plate to the side of the tray

[@waynasfamilyadventures147]

Looks good, found you while doing some searching for fitting out my sons canopy. What size is your canopy? Sons is 1300L x 1750w. Looks to be similar size to yours

[@danloughridge3720]

Mine is 1500L x 1700W x 800H

[@waynasfamilyadventures147]

@@danloughridge3720 cheers. I love how you found a cheaper option for the Teflon too. We are looking at doing the 12v the same time as the fit out so we can hide all the wiring behind the timber panels. Think it will save time down the track.

[@danloughridge3720]

I did have the same intentions however didn't have a money to do so. Though I'm not far off now. Defantly have a look at lithium for the set up lots of pros with it. Other then the cost

[@waynasfamilyadventures147]

@@danloughridge3720 yeah lithium is the go, I'm lucky enough to work for a big name 4x4 accessories company so things are a little more affordable. Look into the topo lithium system it's almost a plug and play system. And very affordable. Check them out at www.topodcpower.com.au

[@gregdogg10]

What did u use to make the draws slide without runners ?

[@danloughridge3720]

Cut up a wheelie bin😅

[@gregdogg10]

@@danloughridge3720 work ok ?

[@danloughridge3720]

Works awesome little bit of silicon spray also helps