What are Toolbox Canopy Support Bars and What is Their Function?

The versatility of the UTE is best shown through the numerous accessories coming with it. An empty box over the rear tray is great, but to truly enjoy its benefits, you need to make the best of the many features it has. The canopy support bars are part of this accessory collection available for UTEs.

What are these items and why are they valuable for your UTE setup? They are commonly used among UTE owners, and if you have never heard of someone installing them before, you should definitely ask around to see why so many people love them.

In this blog post, we talk about what are the popular toolbox canopy support bars, what their function is, and why you need them on your vehicle. If you want to know more about the installation process, benefits, and features, you should keep reading and learn more about it.

What are the canopy support bars?

If we need to invent a strict definition for these bars, that would be: Canopy support bars are structural elements designed to reinforce and stabilize the toolbox canopy. They are installed either from the inside or on the outside of the box and provide additional safety and reinforcement.

Aside from the stabilization role, they are also used to support other elements, such as the ladder contractors often use on the construction sites and in their contracting tasks. Campers and adventurers will have them installed to carry their sporting equipment, such as skis, canoes, and other robust items that won’t fit inside the canopy.

In these cases, they are installed on top of the UTE canopy toolbox, and the items are attached to the bars. They can’t move and you can’t lose them while driving to the desired destination. Additionally, the bars provide the necessary reinforcement to the toolbox. With them, you’re guaranteed the hardware is strong and durable.

What are some of the other benefits?

There are multiple uses of the support bars and every UTE owner will benefit from them. Aside from the structural support we mentioned, which is crucial for the longevity of the box, there are other benefits too, such as weight distribution, improved durability, enhanced security, and user ease of access.

• Weight distribution - the bars help distribute the weight of the tools and the equipment and prevent stress at one point. Such even weight distribution prevents the toolbox deformation over time. When you have more weight on one point for a long time, you can expect damage and deformation, which leads to limited usability of the box.
• Improved durability - the abovementioned features provide improved durability of the canopy. If you want your accessories and the entire vehicle to last longer, you must take precautions. These bars improve the durability of the toolbox and let you use the same vehicle and accessories for years.
• Enhanced security - If you don’t want people sneaking inside the toolbox, or you simply search for top-notch security, the bars can provide an extra level of security. By reinforcing the body of the toolbox, it will be harder for thieves to break inside, and you can also use them to double-secure the locking mechanisms added to the toolbox.
• User’s ease of access - The bars are also used for practical needs, such as opening and closing the lid of the box, and climbing on top of it. Suppose you have an item that needs to be attached properly. When you climb on top of the box, the bars can help you do it quickly and without too much effort.

How hard is it to install canopy support bars?

The installation process is the same for various vehicles and different toolbox sizes. It doesn’t matter if you’re planning to install one small bar on your 1200 canopy box or place several bars for large truck toolboxes.

All bars come with an installation kit, so it’s fairly easy to do it. The first thing to do is clean the area where you plan to mount them. Then, you should take precise measures and know exactly where to drill. Think about where the bars will fit best and how they can be beneficial for the box’s reinforcement.

The second step is to drill. Once the holes are drilled, place the bars and secure them with the screws. The final result should be bars that are fixed perfectly and sturdy.

Conclusion

The canopy support bars are excellent for every toolbox, but especially for those that are big and need additional support. Large aluminium boxes always need reinforcement, which is why this is an excellent idea. If you add the bars on the outside, you can also use them for other needs, and if you place them on the inside, be sure you’re getting a toolbox canopy that will last for a long time.