MATES 4x4

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

If you're setting up a new Ford Ranger for Australian outback touring, the Maxliner Venture Gen 2 canopy is one of the better value touring canopies on the market. It's designed specifically for the 2022+ Ranger and combines an internal steel frame with OEM-style fit and central locking.

Maxliner Venture Canopy:

# # How it suits an outback touring build

The Venture is aimed at 4WD touring rather than just trades:

* 150 kg dynamic roof load — enough for most rooftop tents and roof platforms while driving.

* 350 kg static roof load — suitable for sleeping in a rooftop tent when parked.

* Steel-reinforced internal frame as standard (no extra roof support required).

* Central locking with push-button lift-up side windows.

* No-drill installation, which is a plus on a new vehicle.

# # Why it's a good touring choice

Excellent gear access

Both side windows lift high on gas struts, making it easy to reach fridges, drawers, and recovery gear without climbing into the tub.

Ventilation

The front opening window helps airflow into the tub and makes cleaning the rear cab window much easier.

Roof carrying

Ideal for a lightweight rooftop tent, awning, solar panel, or recovery boards. Stay within your Ranger's overall roof and GVM limits.

Weather protection

Well-sealed ABS canopy keeps dust and rain out far better than most soft covers, which matters on corrugated outback roads.

# # Things I'd add for remote travel and Touring Setup;

Priority

Drawer system + fridge slide
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100–120Ah lithium auxiliary battery
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DC-DC charger + solar input
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270° awning
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Roof platform instead of crossbars
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Internal LED area lighting
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# # Any downsides?

Yes—mostly the same trade-offs as any glass touring canopy:

* Glass side windows are heavier than square box alloy canopies.

* The glossy finish looks great but will show pinstripes from scrub.

* For very hard expedition use with constant heavy roof loads, premium alloy tray canopies (Norweld, RSI SmartCap, etc.) are tougher, but they also cost substantially more.

# # My recommendation

For a Wildtrak, Sport, XLT or Tremor Ranger doing trips like the Gibb River Road, Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track and Cape York, the Maxliner Venture Gen 2 is a strong choice. It offers an excellent balance of price, integrated styling, security, and genuine roof-load capability for touring.

If your goal is a complete outback Ranger build, the experts at MATES 4x4 can guide you with a touring setup around the Venture canopy.

05/09/2026

wow, this turned-out nice🙂, new Isuzu D-Max fitted with a Maxliner Australia Venture canopy, PIAK Offroad bar and ALTIQ lights.

03/09/2026

electric & manual roller covers for Ford Ranger tubs.

03/09/2026

Electric & manual roller covers now at Mates4x4, get intouch for more info, call us on 0483939792 or visit our webpage https://mates4x4.com.au/shop/01a06537-a111-7758-a1e3-b63343fab5bf

03/09/2026

maxiroll.au electric and manual roller covers now available at

03/09/2026

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02/09/2026

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27/08/2026

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