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How Weatherproof Is The Centurion Canopy?
How Weatherproof Is The Centurion Canopy?
Most canopies rely on a single door seal. When that fails, everything inside gets wet. Here's how the Centurion is built differently. Read more...
Why Utemaster Costs More upfront and Costs Less in the Long Run
Why Utemaster Costs More upfront and Costs Less in the Long Run
Utemaster canopies and Load-Lids cost more upfront for a reason. See how engineering, durability, support and resale value can lower the total cost of ownership over time. Read more...
Metal Tub Canopy Canopies - What you need to know before buying!
Metal Tub Canopy Canopies - What you need to know before buying!
Before buying a metal ute canopy, check the materials, seals, access, load ratings and hidden install costs. This guide breaks down the five biggest pitfalls to avoid. Read more...
How to Transport Your Dog Safely in a Ute
How to Transport Your Dog Safely in a Ute
Learn how to transport your dog safely in a ute tub with better airflow, shade, and security using Utemaster canopies, hard lids, dog vent kits, and lid spacers. Read more...
How to Choose a Ute Tub Cover You Won’t Outgrow
How to Choose a Ute Tub Cover You Won’t Outgrow
Choosing a ute tub cover is not just about what works today. This guide helps you think one step ahead, from load capacity and security to dust protection, roof-mounted gear... Read more...
Which ute tub cover is best: Roller Shutter, Tonneau, Fibreglass or Aluminium Hard Lid?
Which ute tub cover is best: Roller Shutter, Tonneau, Fibreglass or Aluminium Hard Lid?
Comparing roller shutters, plastic hard tops, aluminium hard lids and vinyl tonneau covers for your ute tub. Read more...
How much does a Utemaster Load-Lid cost?
How much does a Utemaster Load-Lid cost?
Find out how much a Utemaster Load-Lid costs and what affects the price. Read more...
How to make your tub dust proof
How to make your tub dust proof
Tips and tricks for keeping dust out of your ute tub when driving off-road. Read more...
The best hard lid for 4WD & Camping
The best hard lid for 4WD & Camping
Which hard lid is the best choice for 4WD adventures and camping trips? Read more...
Canopy Recovery Tracks
Canopy Recovery Tracks
Recovery Tracks on a Utemaster Centurion Canopy For serious overlanders, recovery tracks aren't optional -they're the first thing you pack. The challenge is always where to store them so they're... Read more...
How to Mount a Roof Top Tent on a Ute
How to Mount a Roof Top Tent on a Ute
Find out how to mount a Roof Top Tent to your Utemaster Load-Lid or Centurion Canopy. Read more...
Hard Lid Recovery Track Mounts
Hard Lid Recovery Track Mounts
Find out how to mount your Recovery Tracks to your Hard Lid. Read more...
How To Install A 270-Degree Awning To Your Ute Canopy
How To Install A 270-Degree Awning To Your Ute Canopy
Learn how to mount a 270-degree awning to your Utemaster Centurion Canopy with a Cantilever Roof Rack. Read more...
Create The Ultimate Tub Canopy Setup For Camping
Create The Ultimate Tub Canopy Setup For Camping
How to create the ultimate tub canopy setup for your next camping adventure. Read more...
Hard Lid Comparison: ARB or Utemaster
Hard Lid Comparison: ARB or Utemaster
Weighing up between an ARB Hard Lid or Utemaster Load Lid? This article will help you decide what is right for you. Read more...
Powder Coat vs Paint
Powder Coat vs Paint
In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of Powder Coating and Painting. Read more...
Utemaster Warranty & After-Sales Support
Utemaster Warranty & After-Sales Support
Utemaster is committed to providing a quality service. Find out what's covered in your product warranty here. Read more...
Best Ute Tub Liners
Best Ute Tub Liners
A comparison of the best ute tub liner options to protect your tub. Read more...
Bike Carriers – Things you need to know
Bike Carriers – Things you need to know
Everything you need to know about mounting bike carriers to your ute hard lid or canopy. Read more...
Can I open my tailgate while the Load-Lid is down?
Can I open my tailgate while the Load-Lid is down?
Find out if you can open your tailgate while the Utemaster Load-Lid is in the closed position. Read more...
Transporting a kitchen fridge or dirt bike?
Transporting a kitchen fridge or dirt bike?
Tips for transporting large items like kitchen fridges or dirt bikes in your ute. Read more...
Carrying long loads on a tub canopy
Carrying long loads on a tub canopy
How to safely carry long loads using a ute tub canopy. Read more...
Can I put a fridge under my Load-Lid?
Can I put a fridge under my Load-Lid?
Find out whether you can fit a fridge under your Utemaster Load-Lid and what sizes work best. Read more...
Static vs dynamic load capacity
Static vs dynamic load capacity
Understand the difference between static and dynamic load capacity for ute hard lids. Read more...