Believe it or not, a canopy is all you need to transform your Nissan Navara into the perfect off-road companion. These mid-sized workhorses are among the hardiest, and most revered utes in Australia; and the fact that they’re so receptive to real-world, off-road upgrades means that it doesn’t take much to get them ready for the beach or the bush.

Piecing the right tray/canopy combination together can be tricky, though. There are a lot of aftermarket options available that don’t always perform, or even fit together the way you expect them to. On the other hand, there are turnkey canopy solutions available for D40s and D22s that take the guesswork out of canopy selection and arrangement. They’re 100% Australian made too, which means they’ve been thoroughly tested and are guaranteed to perform exactly as they’re designed to.

Custom S9 Navara Canopy and Tray Packages That are Built for Off-Roading

Let’s be honest: with all the possible tray, canopy, drawer, and accessory combinations to choose from, having the option to purchase a tough, fully configured Nissan Navara canopy and tray package that already has everything you need is a welcomed alternative. Getting your ute outfitted to go off-road shouldn’t be a hassle, and these custom heavy-duty tray/canopy setups eliminate the headaches that typically go with trying to combine accessories and components that come from multiple manufacturers.

Known as the S9, this package is a direct replacement for stock Navara tubs, and bolt-on and wire-up exactly like an OE option. What gives these rugged Nissan Navara tray/canopy combinations the advantage for off-roading, however, is their improved weight distribution and ground clearance. The S9 is designed specifically to take on Australia’s toughest tracks and trails, and it starts with a tray that’s built to take anything you can throw at it.  

A Robust Aluminium Tray Gives Your Package All the Support it Needs

The S9 package begins with a robust, lightweight 1780mm(w) x 1600mm(l) aluminium Nissan Navara tray which, at only 85kg, weighs less than half of the Navara’s OE tub. This is an essential aspect of the S9’s build-up, as it paves the way for better ground clearance without sacrificing rigidity.

With its sturdy 3.5mm deck and checker plate surface, these tough Navara ute trays also feature:

·   5mm, TIG-welded C channel and mainframes;

·   40mm x 80mm RHS subframe construction;

·   3mm flared width mudguards;

·   Tapered 3mm LED taillight stripes; and,

·   License plate lights.

Make no mistake: these specs would be perfect for any standalone Navara tray for sale, but as the backbone of the S9 package, it’s the foundation for one of the most effective off-road packages on the market. Even if your D40 or D22 is equipped with a rear camera and sensors, this tough S9 Navara tray can be outfitted to support it.

Get Perfect Off-Road Weight Distribution With S9 Canopies

A 1780mm(w) x 1200mm(l) x 850mm(h) aluminium canopy is the centrepiece of the S9 package. These 2-door Nissan Navara canopies aren’t the cavern-sized 2100mm long storage units that you’d ordinarily find on tradie utes, though. At 1200mm long, these canopies allow you to have ample storage space, but their specialty is keeping more of the Navara’s weight forward of the rear axle. It’s the perfect compromise for off-roading.

And although 1200mm Navara canopies are shorter, they’re not short on any of the heavy-duty qualities that a tradie’s full-sized Navara canopy would have. The 1200s boast a solid set of standard features that include:

·   Sturdy, 2.5mm flat sheet aluminium construction;

·   Full TIG-welded seams along walls and floor;

·   Reinforced roof bracing with 300kg unistruts support;

·   Gas strut supported doors with rubberized seals; and,

·   3-point, whale tail key lockable handles.

S9 canopies are also perfectly shaped to match the profile of Navara’s cabin. The aerodynamic advantage is minimal, but it underlines the fact that when it comes to product design and canopies, Nissan Navara S9 units are among the best Navara canopies for sale anywhere.

An Accessory Line-Up to Make Going Off-Road Easier

The S9 Navara tray and canopy package wouldn’t be complete without the accessories that help to make them genuine, turnkey solutions for off-road duty. And it’s not about the sheer number of accessories you can find to bolt onto a Navara ute tray: it’s about having ones that are essential to off-roading.  

What you want is a core of high-quality accessories that’ll ensure you’re sufficiently provisioned when you’re off-road, and the S9 has you covered with:

·   Tapered, custom made under tray tool boxes;

·   A heavy-duty spare wheel carrier; and,

·   Custom-fitted drop-down sides.

The fact is, the S9 Nissan Navara aluminium canopy and tray package gives you all accessories and capacity you need to take your ute off-roading on weekends, but still has the manners to be a proper around-town vehicle for trips to the market during the week. You can even custom order S9s with a choice of either black or white powder coating, ensuring that your Nissan Navara ute canopy and tray combination looks just as good as it performs.

The Final Word

At the end of the day, with so many aftermarket Navara accessory options available, it can be hard to choose between what’s important, and what isn’t. This is especially true for true off-roading, where exotic toolboxes, over-sized canopies, and all kinds of attachments that can get hooked and caught, aren’t going to be much help when you’re off the sealed surfaces. 

A properly configured Nissan Navara canopy and tray package like the S9 has everything you need to feel confident about your off-road accessories. It’s the ideal compliment for the Navara’s inherent off-road capabilities, and it’s the choice that you’ll be glad you made.