San Antonio

I had the Tonneau cover to start with and learned to hate it. I use the back of my truck all the time and was constantly plagued with something not fitting. I finally got a camper shell and love it. With a shell you can put your dogs back there, sleep in the back if needed.

 

Now the roll up bed covers might be a better idea if your using your bed alot

 

Morning everyone SATX.
Remember, it's already Tuesday in some parts of the world!

 

Not here keep dreaming

 

Tall items could potentially prove troublesome.
Although a small trailer could help mitigate that issue.

I have yet to encounter something I couldn't move due to camper shell.

Exhibit A:

 

I really haven't found one yet. I do take mine off when I'm not using it. You can feel the extra mass when it's on, the truck has a bit more body roll. Plus I like the truck look without it. But with it all my gear stays dry, the dog loves it, and it's not bad to sleep in.

It's also pretty easy to hang it in the garage. I can get it on and off by myself in about 10 minutes without trouble.



That's like $80 in materials including the hoist.

Edit: one negative: it can be annoying on tight trails.

 

Y’all made it a harder choice.

I was leaning towards the DB particularly for the appearance and the ability to tie down bigger furniture if need be.
But I really like the point about the cap allowing me to use the bed more.

I definitely appreciate the input because I’m trying to avoid making an expensive regret.

 

Glad we were able to assist you by adding more thoughts and confusion...

 

If you got a long bed, you are welcome to try out my Tonneau cover and see if you and your family like it. It will match your truck.

 

Clear as mud.

 

I also rather the look without it, but sometimes like the look with it. (If that makes sense)
I don’t plan on taking it off unless need be.
I definitely don’t like the body roll because I plan to eventually move up to a 6 inch lift.

 

I appreciate the offer but I have a short bed.

 

I was hoping y’all would talk me out of bed cap, but instead you’re making me think about going that route a little more.

 

The one you were looking at is a nice unit, not sure on the weight of them but don’t think you will be pulling on and off quickly.

 

They do look great.

 

I wanted a bed cap / caper shell but finding one used in my color is difficult and spending tonhave one repainted to match was another $500. I ended up with a soft topper and I’m gonna fab up a rear skeleton rack over it so it ties in with my roof rack. I will be able to take it off without much effort and can go back to the hard shell tonnau quickly.


Talk you out of it, nah we enablers here

 

You ever consider a soft top ? If you didn’t like it you could sell it quick they are a hot item.

 

Aaaaannnnnd - this was supposed to say - Wife and I spell camping "HOTEL"!

 

I don’t plan on taking it off unless I really needed to. You could stack up to 1600 pounds in it, but I highly doubt I’d ever come close.

 

Ya that exceeds the weight the taco can handle