Whether you’re on the tools from dawn till dark or packing the ute for a weekend mission, Kiwi drivers ask a lot from their vehicles. They need gear that handles real work, real weather, and real life. For more than 30 years, Fully Equipped has built exactly that.
Born in Hamilton and now supporting drivers nationwide as well as across the ditch in Brisbane, Fully Equipped designs and manufactures accessories that make a ute tougher, safer, and genuinely more useful. Their flagship Crown Canopy is a go-to for tradies, farmers, and families who want secure, weatherproof storage without adding unnecessary weight. Built from a thick fibreglass shell with a fully integrated base rail, it’s strong enough to carry 100kg on the roof while staying light enough for everyday use. Light on weight, heavy on strength – the perfect choice for hybrid utes. The fit is seamless, the interior stays dry, and the exterior is painted to match your vehicle’s make, model, and colour using manufacturer-supplied paint codes.
“After 30 years in the industry, we’ve learned one thing: a ute needs to work as hard as our customers do, and be ready for whatever Kiwis throw at it next.”
For roof storage and big gear, the Rola Titan Tray turns a ute into a mobile workshop or an adventure platform. Its modular design and multiple tie-down points mean you can lash down ladders during the week, then swap to bikes, or camping gear for the weekend. No fuss, no flex, and no rattles – just a solid, stable platform designed to take a hiding. Thanks to the recessed mounting channels in the Crown Canopy, the foot attachments on the Rola Titan Tray are hidden from view, helping minimise wind noise and drag. That’s cross-functional design you don’t get with mass-produced products!
Being a local manufacturer also means you can configure your build your way. Choose security mesh for the dog, sliding or lift-up windows, remote locking, interior liners, drawers, lights, vents or a combination that suits how you work and live.
Every product they build or supply goes through the same test: will it stand up to New Zealand conditions? Coastal air, corrugated gravel, freezing mornings, and baking sun – none of it is kind to vehicle gear. That’s why they use heavy-duty composite materials, corrosion-resistant coatings, sealed trims, and certified load ratings. It’s also why they support everything locally, with branches, fitment partners, and experts across the country.
Tradies appreciate the durability. Fleet operators appreciate the reliability and fast fitment. Everyday drivers appreciate not having to think twice when the weather turns or the road gets rough. And because Fully Equipped has listened to customers for decades, each upgrade they release is shaped by real feedback from real Kiwi users.
From canopies and hard lids to trays, racks, lighting, and towing gear, their range is designed to help New Zealanders get more out of their vehicles – whether that’s earning a living or getting out for some well-earned play.
Previously featured on: https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/
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