Transforming Your Vehicle into an Adventure-Ready Truck with a Tray and Canopy: A How-To Guide

Take, for example, our shop Tundra’s 1000mm long canopy. We’ve outfitted it with all the conveniences you’d find in a live-in camper, making it the ultimate touring vehicle. Equipped with amenities like a massive lithium battery, twin REDARC chargers, three RedVision screens, an induction cooktop, a 3000w inverter, and satellite internet, it is designed to support off-grid living for weeks. It's excessive, overkill, and absolutely awesome. We built it as a showpiece to demonstrate what our shop is capable of and to show off the potential of a well-outfitted tray and canopy system.

If you're looking to transform your vehicle into a fully functional, adventure-ready truck, you'll likely be considering adding a tray and canopy. But, what exactly is a canopy, and how does it elevate your vehicle's utility and functionality?

Before we delve into the details, let's introduce MITS Alloy. They are a reputable manufacturer specializing in high-quality, durable, and customizable tray and canopy systems. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, MITS Alloy provides the blank canvas upon which we build your dream adventure vehicle.

The canopy, which is a key component of the tray and canopy system, is essentially a removable box that is mounted on top of the tray. While it does serve as a storage box, it is so much more than that. The canopy comes standard from MITS Alloy or SET as a blank slate, which means you, the customer, or the installer, have the freedom to outfit it to suit your specific needs.

We at Basil’s Garage have equipped canopies for various purposes, from work to play. We’ve used our own custom-built components or the internals that MITS Alloy offers, to transform these canopies into fully equipped, functionally versatile spaces. From power systems, fridges, kitchens, and tool storage, to roof racks, awnings, ladders, tire holders, and heaters - the possibilities are endless.

This canopy is the most practical and easy-to-use camp setup we’ve ever seen or used. It offers the comforts of a full-on camper but still gives you the authentic experience of camping and living outside. The storage offered by the split half tray and canopy setup is just perfect. It provides a generous amount of sealed interior storage, while still retaining the functionality of a truck bed. This setup is our version of the perfect vehicle to travel out of, and we haven't even mentioned the pass-through GFC camper and canvas walls. But more on that soon.

So, if you're looking to transform your vehicle into a true adventure-mobile, the tray and canopy system could be your answer. And remember, the magic truly begins when you start customizing it to suit your specific needs. So, let your imagination run wild and let us bring your dream vehicle to life.