2012 Holden RG Colorado
Touring Ute & Canopy Build
Our RG Colorado touring setup — built around a Hunted Engineering steel tray and removable alloy canopy with storage, refrigeration, water, solar and a complete 12V system.
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Our RG Colorado is set up differently to both of our Patrols. The focus is a practical touring ute built around a removable Hunted Engineering canopy setup, giving us storage, refrigeration, water and a self-contained 12V system while still retaining the flexibility of a tray.
Vehicle
2012 Holden RG Colorado
Our touring ute — a different approach to the two Patrols.
2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel
The 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel under the bonnet.
Manual transmission
A manual gearbox for control on and off the road.
32-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres
See Wheels & Tyres32-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres for touring across bitumen and dirt.
Hunted Engineering Steel Tray
The Hunted Engineering steel tray is the foundation of this build. Its removable sides and rear hurdle mean that when the canopy is lifted off, the Colorado still works as a fully usable tray.
Hunted Engineering steel tray
A purpose-built steel tray forming the base of the touring setup.
Removable sides
Drop the sides for full tray access when the canopy is off.
Removable rear hurdle
The rear hurdle removes so longer loads can be carried.
25-litre stainless-steel water tank with rear tap
Onboard water with a tap at the rear for camp use.
Sealed lockable under-tray slide-out drawer
A lockable, weather-sealed drawer under the tray for valuables and gear.
2 x lockable wheel boxes
Two lockable wheel boxes for tools and recovery gear.
Lift-Off Canopy
3-door alloy lift-off canopy
A removable 3-door alloy canopy that lifts off when we need a full tray.
Marine carpet floor
Marine carpet flooring protects gear and keeps things quiet on the move.
Bushman 85L upright fridge
Read our reviewA Bushman 85L upright fridge — the same model we run in our Y62.
12V & Power
Dual battery system
A dual battery setup to run the fridge and accessories off the aux battery.
Redarc BCDC 40A charger
A Redarc BCDC 40A DC-DC charger to keep the aux battery topped up while driving.
95Ah AGM battery
A 95Ah AGM battery for stored power off-grid.
Powertech 1500W inverter
A 1500W inverter that can run appliances such as our microwave or sandwich press.
120W solar panel
A 120W solar panel to help recharge off-grid.
Monitoring
Simarine battery monitor
A Simarine monitor for a clear view of battery state and draw.
Water tank level monitoring
Tracks the level of the onboard water tank.
Temperature sensors
Temperature sensors keep an eye on fridge and ambient conditions.
Roof Storage
Rhino-Rack platform roof rack
A Rhino-Rack platform up top for extra storage on longer trips.