{"product_id":"maxliner-venture-canopy-gen-1-volkswagen-amarok","title":"Maxliner Venture Canopy Gen 1 to Suit Volkswagen Amarok 2023+ Dual Cab — Steel-Reinforced Ute Canopy","description":"\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Oswald:wght@700\u0026amp;family=Assistant:wght@400;600\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:800px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Oswald',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.5px;font-size:26px;margin:0 0 6px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eMaxliner Venture Canopy Gen 1 — Volkswagen Amarok 2023+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 24px;color:#333;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA steel-reinforced ute canopy built specifically for the 2023-onwards Volkswagen Amarok dual cab. Handle-free lift-up side windows with push-button access, a front lift-up window for ventilation, and central locking compatibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Oswald',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.3px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #E8600A;padding:4px 10px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWill This Fit My Amarok?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:15px;margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f7f7f7;width:30%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eVolkswagen Amarok 2023 onwards (NF) — Dual Cab pick-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f7f7f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes NOT fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eVolkswagen Amarok 2010–2022 (2H) — a completely different tub, nothing carries over. Also does not fit Single Cab or cab chassis.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f7f7f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory sports bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA canopy covers the tub opening entirely, so a factory sports bar normally has to come off. Call us and we will confirm for your grade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:#666;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eThe 2023-onwards Amarok shares its platform with the Next-Gen Ford Ranger, which is a very different vehicle to the earlier VW-built Amarok. Getting the generation right matters here more than on most utes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Oswald',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.3px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #E8600A;padding:4px 10px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eGen 1 or Gen 2 — What You Get For The Extra $1,700\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;margin:4px 0 0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eStraight answer, because the price gap is real.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGen 1 ($3,495, this one)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same steel-reinforced frame, push-button windows and styling as the Gen 2. Maxliner does not publish a rated roof load for it, and it comes in a shorter colour list.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGen 2 ($5,195)\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds premium roof rails and a published 150kg dynamic \/ 350kg static roof rating, plus a wider colour range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you are running a roof top tent or a heavy rack, buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/maxliner-venture-canopy-gen-2-volkswagen-amarok\" style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGen 2\u003c\/a\u003e — the published rating is the thing you actually need. If the canopy is for secure dry storage, this one does the job for $1,700 less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Oswald',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.3px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #E8600A;padding:4px 10px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;margin:4px 0 0;font-size:15px;\"\u003e▪ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSteel-reinforced internal frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — built to carry rooftop tents, racks and trade gear rather than just cover the tub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▪ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eHandle-free lift-up side windows\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean lines and fast push-button access to the tub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▪ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFront lift-up window\u003c\/strong\u003e — ventilation and easier access\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▪ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCentral locking compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e — ties into your Amarok's existing locking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▪ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eStyling\u003c\/strong\u003e — sleek rear spoiler and lower glass accent panel, in full body colour or with black accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Oswald',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.3px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #E8600A;padding:4px 10px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;margin:4px 0 0;font-size:15px;\"\u003e▪ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maxliner Australia, Venture Canopy range\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▪ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eRoof load\u003c\/strong\u003e — the steel-reinforced frame is built to carry roof load, but Maxliner does not publish a rated figure for the Gen 1. If you are mounting a roof top tent or a heavy rack, go for the Gen 2, which is rated at 150kg dynamic and 350kg static.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▪ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full Body Colour or Two Tone Black Accent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▪ \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePaint colours available\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright Blue, Light Grey, Mid Blue, Deep Red, Bright Beige, Dark Grey, Midnight Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Oswald',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.3px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #E8600A;padding:4px 10px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eChoosing Your Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;margin:4px 0 0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThis canopy is made to order in your choice of finish and paint colour. Add it to your cart, then call us on \u003cstrong style=\"color:#E8600A;font-weight:700;\"\u003e02 8773 1993\u003c\/strong\u003e or reply to your order confirmation with your vehicle's paint code and whether you want full body colour or two-tone black accent. We will confirm availability and lead time before anything is built.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot sure of your paint code? It is on the vehicle's compliance plate — send us a photo and we will read it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Oswald',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.3px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #E8600A;padding:4px 10px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;margin:4px 0 0;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a canopy affect my payload?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA canopy is dead weight before you load anything into it, and it comes straight off your ute's payload. Add a drawer system and touring gear and it adds up quickly. If you are planning a full build, come and talk to us at Chipping Norton and we will work through the numbers rather than have you end up overloaded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fit a roof top tent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no published roof rating on the Gen 1, so for tent use we would steer you to the Gen 2 at 350kg static.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dust sealed for outback touring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Venture uses sealed lift-up windows and a sealed rear door. As with any canopy, sealing performance depends on correct fitment — a good argument for having it fitted by us rather than doing it yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until I get it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are built to order in your chosen colour. Call 02 8773 1993 for current lead times before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fef2f2;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #fecaca;border-left:4px solid #b91c1c;padding:12px 16px;font-family:'Assistant',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b91c1c;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCollection or Fitment Only\u003c\/strong\u003e — This canopy is available for collection from, or fitment at, our Chipping Norton NSW workshop. Residential delivery is not available. For freight cost to a business or depot address please kindly contact us.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fdf0e0;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #e8c79a;padding:12px 16px;text-align:center;font-family:'Oswald',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.3px;font-size:15px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e📞 Authorised Maxliner Dealer — Supply \u0026amp; Fit at Chipping Norton NSW — 02 8773 1993\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #cbd5e1;padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;font-family:'Oswald',Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.3px;font-size:15px;margin-top:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e🏆 Backed by Maxliner's Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maxliner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817268408603,"sku":"ML-VENT-AMAROK-G1","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/3576\/1947\/files\/Maxliner-Volkswagen-Amarok-Venture-Canopy.jpg?v=1786759986","url":"https:\/\/www.tigerxauto.com.au\/products\/maxliner-venture-canopy-gen-1-volkswagen-amarok","provider":"TIGER-X AUTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}