An extended-cab bakkie sits between the single and double cab. It gives a business a small rear storage area or occasional seating, while keeping a longer load bin than a double cab offers. For branding, the extra length of the cab side is useful, but the rear-hinged access doors and the extra window panel introduce shut lines and glass that a single cab does not have.
Our approach is to treat the whole cab side as one composition and then cut the artwork to suit the door gaps, instead of designing for the front door and hoping the rest follows.
What we can brand
- Front doorslogo mark and trade line
- Rear access doorscontinuation of the cab design
- Rear side windowoptional one-way vision film
- Bin sidesmain company name and services
- Tailgatecontact details
- Bonnetbrand mark
Door gaps and half doors
Many extended cabs use rear-hinged half doors that open against the front door. The shut lines run vertically through the cab side and the panels are often different widths. Vinyl crossing these gaps would tear or lift as the doors open, so we split the artwork at the gaps and align the pieces so the design continues visually across them.
The result is a graphic that looks continuous when the doors are closed and that does not interfere with opening. We recommend closing and checking the alignment at the installation stage rather than relying on a flat proof alone.
Side glass and visibility
The small rear side window on an extended cab is a tempting place for branding, and perforated window film (one-way vision) can print artwork over the glass while still letting the occupant see out. Whether it suits your vehicle depends on tint, glass condition and the rules that apply to your use of it, so we confirm this at quotation and leave the windscreen and driver side windows clear.
Where glass is left uncovered, we extend the artwork along the sill and pillar lines so the window feels intentional rather than a gap in the design.
Balancing cab and bin
With a mid-length cab and a medium bin, an extended cab suits a stripe or colour block that runs from the front door to the tailgate. This ties the vehicle together and lets the company name sit on the bin, where it is least interrupted. For businesses that add a canopy, our canopy branding page explains how cab and canopy artwork are planned together.
Who chooses an extended cab
Extended cabs are common with installation teams, electrical contractors, technicians and farmers who need to lock tools away behind the seats. Because these vehicles are often driven by several staff, a consistent layout matters. If you operate more than one, see bakkie fleet branding for how we standardise placements and fleet numbers.
Suitable branding options
At a glance
Extended cab bakkie branding has to deal with something single and double cabs do not: small rear access doors, extra side glass and a cab that is longer than a single but shorter than a double. Those additional breaks in the bodywork can interrupt a logo if the artwork is simply copied from another vehicle. We plan extended-cab graphics around the real door lines, window edges and pillars so the design reads as one continuous piece from the front door to the load bin.
Businesses across South Africa choose the extended cab when they need a small rear storage area or the occasional passenger without giving up bin length. Typical customers include installers, surveyors, farmers, field technicians and contractors in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Free State. We design, print and apply door graphics, bin side stripes, tailgate artwork and full or partial wraps for these vehicles. Send us photos of both sides along with the model and year, and request a quote for a single extended-cab bakkie or a mixed fleet. We serve Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Midrand and Centurion, with studio visits in Rivonia by appointment only.
Common questions
Will the rear doors still open properly after branding?
Yes. We split artwork at the door gaps so nothing bridges a shut line, and we check operation of each door after installation.
Can the rear side window be branded?
Perforated one-way film can often be used on rear side glass. We confirm suitability at quotation based on your vehicle and how you use it.
Should I wrap the whole extended cab?
A full wrap is possible, but many owners choose a partial wrap covering the cab sides and bin. We advise after seeing photos of your bakkie.
Can the same design go on my other bakkies?
Yes. We adapt a single approved design to each body style in your fleet so the look stays consistent.