Itâs that time of the year where we start packing up the bakkies and loading the canopies to head out for weekends away! First off, one of the biggest pieces of advice people follow is ensuring you take a break every 200km and switch drivers during your commute. Inspection Your vehicle needs to be thoroughly […]
When you own a bakkie, especially one with a Beekman Super Canopy, friends and family are usually always asking if they can borrow your bakkie. Be it to move cargo or simply because their cars are in, you need to know the legalities around something happening to your vehicle while someone else has it. Who […]
From a road trip to transporting goods, ensuring you pack your bakkie and Beekman Super Canopy correctly is vital to ensure the safety of your goods and your vehicle! Thanks to modern bakkies, and Beekmanâs wide range of versatile canopies, packing your bakkie has become so much easier! Itâs All About the Weight Never exceed […]
As South Africans, weâre spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking landscapes, pristine coastlines, small towns, and wide-open spaces that are just waiting to be explored. Itâs easy to climb into your bakkie and go off the beaten path in the semi-desert of the Karoo or to find yourself overlooking the ocean. With your […]
Bakkies have always been the vehicle that âmenâ drive. They resemble a rugged manly chariot that can conquer mountains! However women have gained a greater foothold when it comes to the bakkie world, and more women are breaking the stereotype! The advantages of driving a bakkie are numerous! Be a Hero in the City! Whenever […]
There wonât be much of a winter holiday this year considering the circumstances and our journeys are definitely limited to your home province. Winter driving needs some extra attention and these are some of our tips to get you to your destination safely. Wet Road Driving With heavy rains in some areas, drivers need to […]
Things are slowly taking a turn towards the positive. We can exercise, we can explore more, and itâs time to swop the tar for the dirt roads. Get some mud on your windscreen, maybe even get stuck without a map. Here are some tips when it comes to going off-road. The Basics Ensure that all […]
Keeping your car maintained is vital in ensuring it runs smoothly and itâs the one thing every car owner should be committed to doing. Not only will it increase the lifespan of your car but it will keep you safe on the roads. Follow your service schedule to keep your car at its best performance. […]
Whether youâre using your car or bakkie for personal use, public transport, or e-hailing, we make use of some form of transport almost every day. Normally, the thought of our usual bacteria while using a car wouldnât bother us, but in the wake of the current pandemic, itâs something we need to consider when it […]
Transporting goods or cargo of any kind if always easier with a bakkie. Thereâs more storage room, your Beekman Super Canopy will ensure your load is kept safe, and unloading is a breeze. There are some risks involved when driving a bakkie with goods on it though so itâs vital to ensure you have the […]
Since our humble beginnings in 1972 as a small familyÂâowned business in Krugersdorp, Beekman has steadily grown to become the leading fibreglass bakkie canopy manufacturer in Africa, with well over 60 fitment centres across Southern Africa and export operations throughout the continent.
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