We stock and fit HSP, Trailmax and EGR ute roller shutters in Newcastle, NSW. Every roller shutter in our range installs to the tub lip without drilling and operates from your vehicle’s 12 volt system. Call us on (02) 4058 1911 to confirm the correct roller shutter for your specific ute, tub size and year.
We stock and fit HSP, Trailmax and EGR ute roller shutters in Newcastle, NSW. Every roller shutter in our range installs to the tub lip without drilling and operates from your vehicle’s 12 volt system. Call us on (02) 4058 1911 to confirm the correct roller shutter for your specific ute, tub size and year.
A ute roller shutter is an electric cover that rolls up from the tailgate end of the tub. It coils into a compact housing mounted at the front of the tray. Open it fully for loading or close it to lock the tub at the push of a button. Unlike a hard lid or canopy, a ute roller cover sits flush with the top of the tub when closed and takes up no space inside the tray when open. Your full tub depth stays available regardless of whether the cover is open or closed.
Every roller shutter in our range connects to your ute’s 12 volt system and operates through a wired switch or remote. The shutter locks itself when it closes fully, keeping tub contents secure without a separate padlock.
HSP is the primary electric roller cover brand in our range. HSP builds each roller cover to the exact tub dimensions of each ute rather than a one-size-fits-all design. Every HSP electric roller shutter clamps to the tub lip using vehicle-specific mounting hardware. No drilling required. The existing tub lip carries the mounting load, leaving the tub structure unchanged. The HSP roller cover housing sits at the front of the tub and coils the cover when open. Full tub length stays available for loading long items. The cover extends rearward to the tailgate when closed, keeping rain and dust out of the tub.
Call us on (02) 4058 1911 to confirm your specific HSP roller cover model and tub measurement, or check the vehicle compatibility table below for your platform.
We stock Trailmax electric roller shutters for select ute platforms. Trailmax confirms fitment for newer ute models entering the Australian market, often releasing vehicle-specific products early in each platform’s local release cycle. The Trailmax ute roller shutter uses the same clamp-on tub lip installation as the HSP range. No drilling to the tub. The shutter operates electrically and locks when fully closed.
Call us on (02) 4058 1911 to confirm current Trailmax roller shutter availability for your specific ute.
EGR has been making ute tub covers in Australia for decades. Their electric roller shutter uses a rolling slat design that coils into a compact housing at the front of the tub, the same operation principle as the HSP and Trailmax ranges. EGR electric roller shutters cover popular platforms including Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT50, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara and Volkswagen Amarok among others.
Call us on (02) 4058 1911 to confirm EGR electric roller shutter availability and fitment for your specific ute.
This is the question our Cardiff workshop answers most often for buyers considering tub covers. Both products protect your tub contents. They suit different owner needs. A ute roller shutter suits owners who need full tub access regularly and want a low-profile solution that doesn’t change the ute’s roofline or appearance. Tradies who load and unload throughout the day prefer roller shutters because the full tub depth stays available. The electric operation means one-handed opening from the tailgate.
A canopy suits owners who need secure, enclosed, weatherproof storage they can stand inside, want to carry camping gear on a roof rack above the tub, or need a lockable area separate from the cabin. Canopies add functional height above the tub and allow roof-mounted accessories like roof racks, awnings and rooftop tents.
Some ute owners run both. A canopy for touring and a roller shutter for work use on different vehicles. If you are comparing both options, check our Carryboy canopies for full canopy fitment details across all supported platforms.
Every ute roller shutter we stock shares the following confirmed features across HSP, Trailmax and EGR ranges.
Every roller shutter in our range keeps rain, dust and debris out of the tub when closed. Rubber seals run along both side rails and across the tailgate end of the shutter. This suits Newcastle’s coastal salt air environment where an unsealed tub cover accelerates corrosion on tools and cargo stored inside.
Every ute electric roller shutter in our range operates from the vehicle’s 12 volt system. A wired switch or remote opens and closes the cover without manual effort. No key required to open. The shutter closes and locks from the same switch.
Every ute tub roller shutter in our range installs to the tub lip using vehicle-specific clamps. No drilling to the tub structure, tray sides or tailgate. This keeps your ute’s tub in original condition and allows removal without permanent modification.
Every roller shutter ute cover in our range locks itself when it closes fully. This keeps tub contents secure without a separate padlock and without manual locking after each use.
Every aftermarket ute roller shutter in our range rolls into a compact housing at the front of the tub when fully open. The full tub length stays available for loading long items without removing or storing the cover separately.
We stock ute roller shutters for the following platforms. Call us on (02) 4058 1911 to confirm the correct brand, model and tub size for your specific vehicle.
| Toyota | Ford | Isuzu |
| Mazda | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| BYD | GWM | Volkswagen |
| Kia | MG | Jeep |
| Holden | JAC | LDV |
| RAM | Chevrolet | Foton |
Call us on (02) 4058 1911 to confirm current stock and the correct roller shutter brand, model and tub size for your specific vehicle before any purchase.
We install every ute roller shutter at our Cardiff workshop on Munibung Road. Our staff confirm correct tub fitment for your specific vehicle and tub size, install the housing and shutter, connect the switch and run the shutter through a full cycle before your ute leaves our workshop. Installation typically takes two to three hours depending on the vehicle. We provide a fixed quote covering the roller shutter and installation before any work starts.
Call us on (02) 4058 1911 to get a fixed quote covering your ute roller shutter and installation at our Cardiff workshop. Newcastle and Hunter Valley ute owners have trusted our Cardiff workshop for over ten years for roller shutters, canopies and tub accessories. Read our Google reviews from real local customers before booking. We serve ute owners from Newcastle, Cardiff, Maitland, Cessnock, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Port Stephens and Nelson Bay.
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