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Volkswagen Amarok Full-Time Tray & Chassis Toolbox
The Utemaster TrailCore Tray & Toolboxes is built for mechanics, service fleets, and tradies who need their ute to work as hard as they do. Engineered for the 2023+ Volkswagen Amarok (NF), you get an open tray section at the rear for bulky loads, with integrated lockable toolboxes built into the sides - organised, secure, and fast to access without digging through the back.
Built on the Strong Bones TrailCore Tray with Bandit-Proof Locks designed in-house to be the most secure locking system on the market. Whether you're running a single ute or a full fleet, this setup is engineered to keep your tools safe and your workflow moving.
- Tray & Toolboxes Combined: Open tray for bulky loads, plus integrated lockable toolboxes on the sides - organised, secure, and fast to access.
- Bandit-Proof Locks: Designed in-house to be the most secure locking system on the market. Your tools are your livelihood - protect them.
- Strong Bones: Heavy-duty aluminium extrusion construction delivers a superior strength-to-weight ratio, built and tested for real-world conditions.
- Slam Latch Side Boards: No fiddly anti-luce fasteners - quick and easy to use with no externally protruding features.
- Quick-Release Side Boards: Remove and reinstall in seconds without any moving parts or fasteners. Store them in the undertray drawer when not needed.
- Huge Undertray Drawer: The largest undertray drawer on the market - wide and long enough to store your side boards when removed. Compatible with central locking.
- 5-Year Warranty: Backed by Utemaster's quality guarantee. We'll make it right, no questions asked.
Compatible with a full range of TrailCore accessories including toolbox shelving and drawers, underbody toolbox, centre drawer, MULE-TEK panels, roof platform, roadside safety door, and central locking.
Accessories
There is a huge range of accessories available for the TrailCore, check them out here:
These options are also listed on our Ute Builder which allows you to configure your dream setup:
Operators across AU and NZ
CUSTOMER PHOTOS
TrailCore Tray & Toolbox Features
Slam Latch Side Boards
Fiddly anti-luce fasteners or over-centre latches on Tray sideboard can be frustrating to work with - the TrailCore Tray slam latch sideboard catches are quick and easy to use, and remove any externally protruding features giving a sleek and modern look.
Quick-Release Side Boards
Sometimes you want to carry a load without the sideboards on, but R clips can be fiddly to use and easy to lose causing your sideboards to fall off down the track. The TrailCore Tray Innovative hinge mechanism allows you to quickly remove the side board if needed, and then install them back on in a few seconds without any moving parts or fastners!
Huge Undertray Drawer
Small cases and parts are vulnerable to theft on the Tray, so secure storage is a must. The TrailCore boasts the largest lockable undertray drawer on the market, meaning you can store a huge amount of gear down low and out of the way! Better still, its long enough to take your side boards if you take them off and is compatible with central locking.
Dimensions:
Double Cab: 820mm Wide x 1700mm Long
Extra Cab: 820mm Wide x 2000mm Long
Single Cab: 820mm Wide x 1700mm Long
Strong Bones
Reinforced with extruded braces along the front, rear, and ceiling, giving it incredible strength and durability.
This makes it resistant to bending, even under heavy loads or rough conditions. It's strength-to-weight ratio is unbeatable, offering toughness without the extra weight.
If you're tired of flimsy trays and need something built to last, the TrailCore Tray is the real deal.
Full-Perimeter Seal & Rain Channel
Whether you're out on a dusty 4WD track or in the rain, a leak can damage tools or adventure gear.
This is not only costly, but it can also hinder your ability to get stuff done.
The TrailCore Service Body has minimal joints, no exposed rivets piercing the skin and full seals on all of the doors so your gear will be dry and free of dust.
The underfloor drawer is now inside the main body, so is not exposed to the elements.
T-Tracks Everywhere!
The whole interior mounting system is assembled using T-Tracks, making it easy for you to adjust and add accessories as needed.
This flexibility ensures you won’t outgrow your setup, no matter how your needs evolve.
Concealed Wiring Routing
On some canopies, the electrical wiring just gets left hanging loose. The TrailCore features hidden cable routing, so you can tuck everything away and keep your electrics safe from damage.
Internal Tie-Down Points
Strapping loads over your side boards can mean that the sideboards can get damaged and the load becomes loose. The TrailCore Tray comes standard with 6x internal recessed Heavy Duty tie down rings to give you extremely strong structural tie down points at a low angle. They also work well with a load that is lower than the height of your sideboards.
Infil Panels
Often a Tray will have areas of the underbody exposed either side of the mudguards. This leaves the vehicle looking unfinished and out of shape.
TheTrailCore Tray comes standard with infill panels to suit the contours of the ute it's going on. These are all model-specific and will cover up any exposed areas under the body, enhancing the overall style.
Lightweight But Strong
The TrailCore Tray is lightweight so you can take more gear with you without exceeding your payload. This has been achieved using the aluminium extrusion design which requires less material to achieve a strength rating that exceeds a lot of Aluminium Tray designs.
Keeping your weight down is not only important for driver safety, but it also reduces fuel consumption and improves offroad dynamics.
Multiple Door Configurations
Hard-working ute owners require efficient ute setups in order to get stuff done, enjoy life's adventures!
Choose from a range of door options including:
- Standard Door
- Split Door / Work Bench
- Roadside Safety Door
Built with Strong Bones
Engineered for zero failure and maximum payload is the standard every product has to meet before it ships.
Thermal testing, cycle testing, load rating, and shake testing - that's the baseline. Then we take it further. Strong Bones extreme testing pushes every product to its limits, so you never have to find them yourself.
That's the confidence behind our 5-year warranty. If it's not right, we'll make it right - no questions asked.
Design & engineering
World Class Manufacturing
When you pay a premium, you expect premium quality. Built in our world-class New Zealand facility, every product reflects precision and care. When you see it up close, the attention to detail speaks for itself.
#FAST-FIX
When something goes wrong with your ute, every minute of downtime counts. We developed a streamlined, priority system called #fastfix to ensure that any issues jump the queue to get you up and running in no time.
Premium Aesthetic
Most products on the market are made generic to fit multiple vehicle brands, this benefits manufacturers more than owners. But every Utemaster product is custom-tailored for each model. Smooth radius corners and hidden rivets - this is precision that truly matters.
QUALITY
We guarantee our quality to be right, if its not right, we'll make it right. No questions asked.
Testing
When it comes to testing, Utemaster leaves nothing to chance. Our advanced technology lets us test products in a variety of ways - so you can count on them when it matters most.
Customer Led Development
"Don't ask me, ask the customer" is a motto Utemaster live and breathe. Our products come from real world experience and feedback from customers.
No Flat Packs
Every Utemaster canopy leaves our factory fully built, fully welded, and signed off by our QC team. No flat-pack No leaks.
ADVENTURE WITHOUT FAILURE
Imagine pulling up on a job, site or at camp and having exactly what you need, dry and ready to go.
That's what the right setup feels like.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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For an accurate fitting quote, head to the Dream Ute Builder to spec up your ute and get an instant estimate. Our sales team can also assist with a personalised quote.
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The TrailCore Tray & Toolbox is only available through our certified fitting agents - we don't freight it for self-install. This ensures your canopy is fitted correctly and your 5-year warranty remains valid. We're continuing to grow our fitting network across New Zealand & Australia. We'll help you find an agent near your location.
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Yes, finance options are available. Contact our sales team and they'll walk you through what's on offer.
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Like any metal body parked in direct sun, the exterior will warm up. That said, customers report excellent results with fridges - one noted: "I went camping on Fraser in summer for 7 days straight and my fridge was faultless. Not a warm beer in sight."
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Yes. Since the doors are made from aluminium, you can easily fix recovery track mounting pins directly to the door surface.
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The TrailCore extrusion frame features T-Track throughout the interior. You can use these to mount internal shelving units, eyelets, fridge slides, and a wide range of aftermarket accessories - all without drilling.
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Yes. Every door features a full automotive bulb seal to prevent water ingress, and the body has built-in rain channels so water doesn't run into your gear when you open the doors. The underfloor drawer sits inside the main body, keeping it fully protected from dust and rain.
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The TrailCore is available in black or white as standard. We can also colour-code it to match your cab colour.
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The TrailCore Full-Time Canopy is backed by a 5-year warranty. If something isn't right, we'll make it right - no questions asked. Our #FASTFIX programme also prioritises any warranty issues to minimise your downtime.
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The TrailCore is available for a wide range of popular ute models including Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Toyota LandCruiser, Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Volkswagen Amarok, Mazda BT-50, LDV T60, GWM Cannon, and more. Use the ute builder to confirm availability for your specific model and year.
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Yes. Every TrailCore Service Body is designed and manufactured at Utemaster's New Zealand facility. It leaves the factory fully built and welded - no flat packs, no assembly required.
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Yes. The aluminium extrusion frame features T-Track throughout, which means shelving units and accessories can be repositioned without any drilling or modification. This is a major advantage over traditional service bodies where shelving is fixed.
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Absolutely - it's built for both. During the week it functions as a fully capable tradie service body with secure locking, shelving, and tool storage. On weekends, the same setup works for overlanding, camping, and 4WD trips. The weather sealing, roof rack compatibility, and fridge mounting options make it equally at home on a job site or a remote track.
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The TrailCore uses a single slam-lock handle in the centre of each door that latches on both sides simultaneously. The lock mechanism is designed like a car door - it cannot be forced open from the outside. There are no exposed lock barrels or weak points for thieves to attack. We call it bandit proof.
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Yes. Utemaster works with commercial fleets across New Zealand and Australia.
