For When Big Just Isn’t Big Enough
When a standard setup won’t cut it, you bring it to Canero Industries.
This RAM 3500 came to us with a clear goal, transform it into a full-time touring rig with everything built-in: power, water, storage, dual fridges, a full kitchen system, and no compromise on strength or style.
So we did what we do best, custom-designed a complete RAM 3500 canopy fitout, loaded with premium components and built tough for Australia’s harshest tracks. From sealed storage to off-grid capability, this RAM now lives up to its name.
About the Build
Owner: A Very Happy Man
Vehicle: 2024 RAM 3500
Build Purpose: Long-distance touring, off-grid camping, and full-time functionality
Solution: Complete tray and canopy system with dual fridge zones, kitchen and pantry setup, onboard water and air, and OEM tech integration
The Solution: Canero’s RAM 3500 Canopy & Tray System
You don’t bolt a basic box onto a RAM 3500, you build it properly. That’s why we gave it a Canero Full-Time Canopy setup, with ALL the fruit. These aren’t cookie-cutter units, they’re engineered to suit big American trucks, with proper strength, smart storage, and a finish that looks the goods. Built tough, built for work, and built to tour.
- 2000mm x 2300mm Aluminium Base Tray
- 2000mm x 2100mm Full-Time Aluminium Canopy
- 3mm sheet alloy with internal bracing
- Flat internal floor, removable wiring panels
- Front square and rear tapered toolboxes
- Powder-coated Protexture Black with White doors
- Integrated mudguards, tie-down rails, and LED tail lights
RAM 3500 Canopy Touring Essentials: Water, Air & Storage
When you’re heading bush, you need gear that backs you up. So we loaded this RAM with off-grid essentials, onboard water, compressed air, and secure storage. Whether you’re camping, fixing a flat, or blasting red dirt off your boots, it’s all easy to use and built into the tray. Simple. Smart. Solid.
- 80L under-tray water tank
- 12V Seaflo pump wired to the canopy
- ARB Twin Compressor with 4L air tank (front toolbox mount)
- 1500mm rear trundle drawer with lift-up lid
- Fold-down aluminium ladder
- Twin spare wheel carriers
Dual Fridges & Canopy Kitchen Fitout
Cold beer. Hot meals. Easy access. This setup has the lot. We added dual fridge zones and a full Canero kitchen and pantry system to make life on the road more liveable. There’s space for tucker, a stainless bench for food prep, and storage that won’t rattle loose on corrugations. Everything’s secure, ventilated, and ready for wherever the road ends.
- Bushmans DC130X Upright Fridge (130L)
- Evacool 40L Drawer Fridge/Freezer
- Custom aluminium fridge barriers
- Canero Pantry System with 3-tier shelves
- Kitchen Package: stainless bench, adjustable drawers
- Removable drawer and bench system (driver’s side)
Power & Lighting That Goes Off-Grid
Power’s one of those things you don’t notice, until it’s gone. That’s why this RAM headed to the team at Hitec Auto Electrical in Dubbo for a serious Victron 12V system install. Now fitted with 600Ah of lithium, a 3000W inverter, and robust charging capacity, it’s ready to keep working, or relaxing, wherever the road leads. Clean, future-ready, and built to perform.
- Victron 12V System by Hitec Auto Electrical, Dubbo
- 600Ah Lithium Battery setup
- 3000W Inverter
- 120A DCDC Charging
- 80A AC Charging
- Rear-mounted IGNITE work lights
- 5x internal panels for 12V access
- Compressor switch panel beside air reel
- Prepped for future upgrades: solar, inverter expansion, lithium-ready
Keeping Factory Tech Working Right
Modern trucks are packed with sensors, alerts, and cameras, and we made sure every one of them still works. We relocated the reverse cam, cross-traffic sensors, and radar systems so nothing’s lost when the canopy goes on. It’s all hardwired, recalibrated, and just as responsive as it was from the factory. Safety? Sorted.
- Reverse camera relocated with Outback Kitters bracket
- Cross-traffic sensors and radar re-mounted on the chassis
- Flush-mount reverse sensors integrated into the tail light panel
- Factory wiring rerouted for seamless system performance
The Finish: Clean, Rugged and Refined
Looks matter too, especially when you’re spending serious coin on your build. This tray and canopy combo was finished in Protexture Black with crisp white doors to match the RAM’s paint. It’s got that clean, factory look, with the rugged coating Canero’s known for. No scratches. No shortcuts.
- Two-tone powder coat
- Sealed toolboxes and canopy doors
- One-piece mudguards and tie-down rails
- Finished to match vehicle paint and profile
Results: A Touring Weapon with Looks to Match
What rolled out of the Canero workshop wasn’t just another ute, it was a fully loaded touring rig, built to go anywhere and carry everything. It looks the part, works hard, and gives the owner total freedom to head off-grid without compromise. That’s what a proper RAM 3500 canopy fitout should do.
✅ Dual fridge zones
✅ Kitchen + pantry system
✅ Water, air, lights, and storage
✅ Factory safety tech retained
✅ Built tough for real-world touring
Why Choose Canero for Your RAM 3500 Canopy Fitout?
We don’t do off-the-shelf here. Every tray and canopy is hand-built in Orange, NSW, with precision welding, integrated power, and quality finishes that go the distance. Whether it’s a RAM, Silverado, or F-Truck, we make your truck work harder, travel further, and look better doing it.
- Designed for American dual cabs
- Touring-ready from day one
- Aussie-built, Aussie-owned
- Seamless factory integration
- Custom fitouts with no compromises
Want One Just Like It?
If you’re chasing a RAM 3500 canopy fitout that ticks all the boxes, you’ve found your crew. Canero builds are made to last, made to travel, and made for serious owners who don’t cut corners.
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