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Gas Struts That Sag, Slam or Won’t Hold: Diagnosing the Problem Before You Replace Anything
When a canopy door starts dropping on your head or a toolbox lid slams shut, [...]
Recessed, Fold-Down and Flush Handles: Choosing and Mounting Handles for Toolboxes, Canopies and Trailer Doors
A handle is the part of a build everyone touches and the part most often [...]
Stainless Steel, Zinc-Plated or Powder-Coated: Choosing Hardware That Survives Australian Conditions
Hardware on a ute canopy, a toolbox on a tray or a trailer that lives [...]
Latches and Hinges for Toolboxes, Canopies and Trailer Lids: Matching Hardware to the Job
A toolbox lid that rattles, a canopy window that sags at one corner, a latch [...]
Essential caravan parts and accessories for your next road trip
When you start planning your next big Aussie road trip, we know it’s about way [...]
Jul
Replace your caravan door seal and keep the dust out for good
There’s nothing better than rolling out onto the open road, chasing the coastline, or kicking [...]
Jun
How to choose a ute canopy lock
When you’re out on the job site or exploring the back country, your ute canopy [...]
May
Locks and Handles: Securing Your Gear
Upgrading your ute or trailer isn’t just about looks; it’s about functionality and security. The [...]
Dec
Fitting the right drawer slides for your camper, trailer, or 4WD
Drawer slides are the unsung heroes of any successful caravan, trailer, or 4WD fit-out. They [...]
Nov
How to Choose a Gas Strut: Force, Length and End Fittings
Choosing a gas strut is a matching exercise, not a catalogue pick. Four things have [...]
Nov