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Aluminum Camper Shell

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Pjf1119, Nov 7, 2016.

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  1. Feb 16, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    Here's a shot of the back with the doors closed
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    And a couple in the back
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  2. Feb 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    Looks good, did you do the interior yourself?
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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    Yes, from the factory the interior is framed with 1 in. tubing similar to this
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    I insulated it with 1 in styrofoam and then covered it with thin door skin veneer (1/8)
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    Nice. Very clean and appealing. Is that a propane stove? What do you do for heat inside?
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2019 at 4:23 PM
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    Yes ,it's a Propane stove for cooking ,I have a small portable electric heater and generator if I need heat. On our Yukon trip in September 2017 it was only use twice . Once at nite and the other after our shower a when it was 32 degrees Fahrenheit
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    whats the cost of this?
     
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  7. Feb 25, 2019 at 3:56 AM
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    added bonus!
     
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  8. Feb 25, 2019 at 4:02 AM
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    This was a year ago. Got the cap for $200. But watch out, this was my 2nd one. The first one, i didnt check the welds and all of them were cracked.

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    fatfurious2, Feb 25, 2019
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  10. Mar 5, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    Prinsu or CBI rack for the Access Cab. Standard ladder rack on the shell
     
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  11. Mar 21, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    So it seems from research that a cap for a 2nd Gen won't fit quite properly on a 3rd Gen, but I've only seen people saying it doesn't work with fiberglass caps.

    Theres a ARE classic aluminum series for sale locally, originally for a 2010 Tacoma access cab. I'm curious if it would work on my 2017 access cab. It's in good shape for a good price I might just go check it out
     
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  12. Mar 21, 2019 at 4:17 PM
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    Finally got my 26" to 32" ARE DCU installed!
    My lightly damaged 23" Swiss topper will be up for sale soon if anyone is interested.

    Looking forward to a nice build and many nights in my new quarters

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    AFAIK the back door will not close properly, since the 3rd gen has a lip on tailgate
     
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    @kylehorvath if you don’t mind me asking what did pay after install? I’ve been looking around for a shell and I’ve been having a hard time deciding between fiberglass and aluminum. But I like the additional height of yours I guess I missed that on the ARE site.
     
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    HAY, post pics of the inside! This is an awesome shell.
     
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  16. Mar 21, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    That's what I'm thinking too. I was hoping the aluminum toppers would be a little more universal than fiberglass. I may stop in to the local ARE dealer and ask them.
     
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    ARE makes molded bottoms, and rivets them on according to model. 2nd gen Tacoma just have a flat extension, my work truck has the Ford F250 lip. My buddy put a 2nd gen flippac on his 3rd gen with minimal mods...

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    Interior for now

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    Excellent. Are you gonna stick insulation in there, or leave it as is?
    I personally would insulate it, for fishing and hunting trips.
     
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  20. Mar 21, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    Insulate, carpet or wood skin, lights, organization, and a drawer system :)
     
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