Ever been camping and wished you had a cold bevvie to finish off the day?
It’s generally agreed among Aussies that a lukewarm XXXX Gold just isn’t much chop. If you’re a pretty hardcore camper, there isn’t going to be a servo close by to top up the ice in your esky, either. So having a fridge while you’re out bush is pretty vital to your ability to crack a cold one by the fire. The good news is, it’s easier to achieve than you may think.
The ultimate camping set up, in your ute.
If you’re looking to optimise your ute for camping, you’re going to want something sturdy and weather-proof to store your gear in. This means either a full canopy or storage boxes that will keep your stuff secure and dry. At Austates, we build custom made canopies and storage boxes to suit your ute and your specific requirements. We can even optimise your canopy for maximum storage capabilities by including roof racks, additional overhanging space and underbody storage. Check out a few of our past designs to see what we’re capable of creating!
Customising your ute canopy for a fridge.
This being said, we can even customise your ute canopy to fit a chest or upright bar fridge/freezer. There are several camping fridges on the market, specifically designed for utes, that can be powered by either solar or a generator, depending on your campsite. At Austates, we design your canopy according to your fridge’s measurements and power requirements. Imagine being able to keep your kabana and cheese cubes nice and chill, to snack on with your ice cold beer at the end of a long, hard day of fishing. Now that’s living, Barry!
Easier functionality.
Now we know you might be thinking, that’s all well and good, but won’t this fridge take up most of my ute tray space? We know packing tight is necessary for a good time – you don’t want to have to leave your best rods behind because you’re running out of room! Don’t worry about having to leave enough space between the top of your chest fridge and the roof of your canopy, to be able to lift up the lid every time you need to grab something out. At Austates, we can set your fridge on a slide suit, so you can simply pull it out to use it, and use the space above your fridge for shelving.
Want to customise your ute for camping? Contact Austates today!