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Where is my hardtop serial number?

This can be found on the front bulkhead window (the one closest to the vehicle cab on the inside of the hardtop, so you'll need to crawl into the load space slightly) on the bottom right-hand corner on a black sticker with silver writing. The serial

How do I know which hardtop will fit my vehicle?

Each hardtop is made to fit a specific vehicle model. Manufacturers tend to bring out new versions of vehicles every few years, so it’s important to make sure that the hardtop you choose is the same model year as your vehicle. It’s also important to

Where can I find the paint code for my pickup?

For most vehicles, the colour code is printed on a little sticker, located just inside the driver’s door. In some cases, it's on a sticker on its own or it can be printed on the same sticker as your VIN/Chassis number. The main exception to this rule

What is the weight of a Truckman canopy?

A Truckman hardtop is hand made, so the hardtop weight can vary very slightly. A Truckman hardtop has a guide true weight of 100kg approx. If you need to declare your vehicle for tax, you will only need to declare up to 45kg, as per HMRC guidelines.

Do the Fully Built Rear Windows come with gas struts?

Unless stated in the product description, a fully built rear door does not come supplied with gas struts as standard. In 99% of cases, they can be swapped over from the original door with no issues. If you are looking to order a fully built rear door

Can I add roof bars to my hardtop?

Most newer hardtops are build with a carpet-lined interior and have pre-drilled points in the roof, for roof bars to be added. For double cab roof-rails: https://www.truckman.co.uk/roof-bar-kit-for-truckman-luxury-hardtop-canopies-8hf2srbasdc. For do

What is the maximum weight I can carry on the roof of my hardtop?

The maximum weight you can carry on the roof of your hardtop is 55kg. If for example you're looking to mount a roof top tent, we would advise you mount it to the vehicle cab instead.

Can I get replacement keys for my Truckman hardtop?

Unfortunately, we do not offer keys on their own. The best way forward is to purchase a new locking handle, that is supplied with two new keys as standard. If your Truckman hardtop has remote locking, it'll connect back to your vehicle locking system

How is a hardtop secured to my vehicle?

Your hardtop is attached to your vehicle by six clamps securely tightened to eight newton-metres, so there’s no need for any drilling to the vehicle. These clamps make sure the neoprene foam seal stays in place. All electrics are wired through a mult

Will my Truckman hardtop windows be tinted/blacked out?

Yes, all our hardtops are supplied with tinted glass as standard. The glass is tinted to approximately 75%.

Does the hardtop make my truck bed 100% waterproof?

Our hardtops are designed to be weatherproof, so they can take the British outdoors in their stride. They feature built-in seals around both the load bed and windows, and although no canopy is 100% leak proof when subjected to extreme rainfall over a

What do I do if my hardtop locking system has stopped working correctly?

We are sorry to hear that your locking system has stopped working. In 99% of cases, it will be a quick fix to sort this, or you may need some new spare parts, depending on what the issue is. Most issues can be diagnosed watching the following video,

Can you put a hardtop over a roller shutter?

This is quite a common question. However, as ideal as it would be if it could work, this is unfortunately impossible. A roller shutter and a hardtop use the same fitting points, so one gets in the way of the other. If you are looking for ultimate sec

Which Truckman hardtops come with gullwing side windows?

The Truckman S-Series hardtop is available with either glazed or solid side access doors, typically remote central locking as standard, carpet interior and roof rails can be added as an optional extra. The Truckman Utility is the more commercial opti

Can I change the windows in my hardtop to a different style?

Unfortunately, this is not possible. Each of our hardtops are bespoke, hand made in a mould to suit which windows are going to be installed in it. The shape of the hardtop has been specially designed to ensure the windows that are installed create a

How tough is the glass?

We use 6mm toughened glass that is curved to fit the contours of the hardtop.

How do I maintain my hardtop?

You can maintain your hardtop by regularly greasing the locks, checking the clamps are tight and aligning the slam latches. For more detail, see the video below, and your warranty card.

Is there an electrical adapter to wire a Truckman hardtop to my pickup?

You just need a wiring loom for the vehicle. The Truckman hardtop will simply plug in to it from there to enable all of its electrical features to work. There are quite a few different versions, so it's worth double checking the one you are ordering

Can I convert my manual locking hardtop to remote central locking?

Unfortunately, if the hardtop has been designed to not have central locking originally it cannot be converted. This is because the wiring needs to be built into the hardtop itself and then the wires need to be stored inside the fibreglass of the hard

How can I make my hardtop more secure?

If the hardtop has remote central locking, remember to keep using it with the vehicle key fob. Sporadically using the manual override keys can take the locking system out of sync with the rest of the vehicle. If the hardtop has manual locking, rememb

What are the dimensions of the Truckman Classic Hardtop?

The dimensions for the Classic hardtop are as follows:

Can I respray my hardtop?

We don't offer this service unfortunately but a professional paint shop should be able to do this. It's important that any glass is removed along with all the seals, then once the top has been painted it can be rebuilt.

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