steeltop from airplex far better, central locking lined inside just nice had a fiberglass on a 2013 ranger and got a steel top for my 2017 and would nt go back
jmma,
Feb 14, 7:42am
Anyone want to answer the OP's question. Which one of the Two are better :oP
2sheddies,
Feb 14, 8:04am
Neither are better than the other in my opinion. They're both just your basic fibreglass canopies. much of a muchness.
Incidentally, I'd have thought anybody with a Ranger or other equivalent sedan with an open back would be less worried about fancy steel tops and more concerned with which tandem trailer is best, as they'll need one to compensate for the piss poor load capacity.
In my opinion they are both as good as the other re quality. BUT one may be more suitable to YOU for your purposes because of the style of windows etc
stevo2,
Feb 16, 1:54am
Totally depends what you need it for. If you park it outside with tools in it, the T Bar handle type are super easy to break into. The ARB Ascent type of handle is a better bet. Same handle lock as in post #2. If nothing of value is kept inside, get the one that best suits your needs.
stevo2,
Feb 16, 3:25am
The locks on these are more difficult to break in to. https://www.beaututes.co.nz/accessories/canopies-lids-tub-accessories/ascent-canopy/ The T Bar handles are dead simple. Grab a 200mm piece of scaffold pipe, cut 2 slots in the bottom that go over the T Bar handle. Drill a 20 mm hole through the top end of the pipe that will take a piece of 16mm round bar. Place the 2 slots over the Tbar handle and use the R16 as you would with a power bar.
jmma,
Feb 16, 3:48am
UUmmm they probably just smash the window :oP
stevo2,
Feb 16, 4:11am
Yep but makes a noise.
mrcat1,
Feb 16, 4:49am
Cordless drill with a 1/4" bit fixes it.
barrie2,
Sep 14, 3:54am
Crown - bought mine 1990 - colour matched then just as good now. Only expenses have been 2 replacement sets of stays. Prefer not to carry anything valuable in it if parked up (in Rotorua) as it can flex a bit and I am sure could easily be forced open.
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