Why Your Canopy Setup Needs an Alarm (And Why Most Don’t Have One)

Canopies are one of the most popular upgrades for tradies, 4WDers, and touring setups. But while people spend thousands on drawers, dual batteries, lighting and accessories — there's one thing often left out: an alarm system.

At Refined Auto Electrical, we install custom car and canopy alarm systems across Sunbury, Tullamarine, Thomastown, and Melbourne's north and west — and we come to you.

The Problem: Great Setup, No Security

Whether you’re parked at a job site or a remote campsite, your canopy usually contains thousands of dollars’ worth of tools, fridges, batteries, lighting, or gear.

Most canopy setups are not protected by your car’s factory alarm system — especially if they’ve been installed after-market.

We’ve seen it time and time again:
Impressive 12V setups, toolboxes and drawers — with no security at all.

Our Solution: Canopy & Vehicle Alarm Integration

We supply and install alarm systems that are:

  • Designed to protect your whole vehicle, not just the cab

  • Integrated with door and canopy triggers

  • Able to detect when canopy doors or toolboxes are opened

  • Custom-wired to suit your 4WD, ute or work vehicle

  • Optional extras like shock sensors, immobilisers, and GPS tracking

Whether you’ve already had your canopy fitted, or you’re planning a build, we can design a system to protect your setup from theft — and we’ll install it on-site.

Who It’s For

We recommend alarm installs for:

  • Tradies with valuable tools and equipment

  • 4WDers who leave gear in their canopy overnight

  • Fleet and commercial vehicles carrying inventory

  • Anyone with aftermarket canopy or tray setups

Even if your ute has central locking, it’s not always connected to your canopy. We make sure everything’s protected.

Why Use a Mobile Auto Electrician for Alarms?

We’re 100% mobile — that means no workshop, no downtime, and no hassle. We come to your home or job site fully equipped to install:

  • Alarms for ute trays, toolboxes, and canopies

  • Full vehicle alarm systems

  • Upgrades to existing alarms

  • Clean, professional wiring with no shortcuts

Servicing Sunbury & Beyond

We fit custom alarm systems across:
Sunbury, Tullamarine, Thomastown, Campbellfield, Broadmeadows, Melton, Caroline Springs, Keilor, Airport West and surrounding areas.

If you’re unsure whether you’re in our zone — just get in touch.

Book Your Alarm Installation

Don’t wait until something goes missing.
Whether you’re mid-build or already set up, we can install a reliable alarm system that protects what matters — all from the convenience of your driveway or site.

Get a quote or book today.

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