Those with camper tops!!

I have a ARE Z series, overall I like it.

Pros: looks pretty much like factory equipment, dry, lockable space.

Cons: I don't think anyone's mentioned this one: Your side and rear visability is seriously hindered with a cap, some are worse than others. I installed blind spot mirrors on both sides because you can't see shit out the side or back of the truck now. I'm used to it, but I prefer being able to glance over my shoulder to check my blind spots on the highway.

 

Where do you go for bed rugs? Expensive? I'm new to the cap world.

Thanks

 

Most truck places will have them for about $340. Cheapest I've seen is $291 from toyotapartsstore.com for the full bed.

You can also get a bedrug that only covers the floor for $149.

 

I have a Leer XL, and with the canopy locked, the tailgate does open an inch or so. Enough to get a prybar in there and force it open the rest of the way.

 

Where did you get those steps? I have been looking for something like that for a long time.

 

So what's the going price for a short bed cap these days? What did each of you pay?

 

I love mine! The wife and I camp out of it.

 

I paid about $2K for mine. That included a roof net (on the inside) $70, a removable sliding window (by the cab) $150, factory mounted Thule tracks ($200) and installation labor ($70).

 

I am buying mine soon, however so far I have been quoted right around $2000 as well.

 

around 1800 for cap with carpet roof liner, two lights,and bed rug installed ( should have installed my self, i would have done a cleaner job) they did fine, i just did the wires nicer and would have saved 150. on there install, the bed rug could have been a little more level.. Still very happy with there work..and the cap and rugs


forgot to say from the northeast...

 

My SnugTop Rebel for my DC Short Bed was $1495 installed OTD.

 

My Tundra had a really nice Tonneau cover that was great for keeping my stuff secure and hidden. I really liked that there was no way to look in there and see what I had. Couldn't really stick the dog under there unless she was really muddy. I looked for a truck that had a topper already on it and I eventually found one that was priced the same as it would have been without it, it's not a very high end model but it looks sleek and keeps the dog safe and out of the cab. I haven't had a need to take it off to haul anything but I also have 2 trailers. We will see how a 300"+ bull elk fits under there this weekend- I hope.

 

how much was yours and where did you get it?
looks nice

 

Wow, I guess I got off easy. $900 + $40 for clamps. (Still... more than I paid for my last whole truck!! )



Very good point about the visibility. It was very limited on my old camper (can see it in the background - can't see **** thru those plastic domes). I got the blind spot mirrors and eventually driving it became second nature. (Did take the shell off for a Bay Area run, tho. )

Unlike that funky old thing, on the new shell, good glass windows run almost the entire length and that makes the visibility MUCH better. That, combined with the generously large mirrors make the visibility from new rig seem as good as a passenger car. (... to me anyways

 

I like the soft top because I can fold it down and still load my dirtbike in the bed. then when I unload at camp, I have a place to crash!

 

I like what you have going on here. Good looking rig!

 

if i were to do a topper, and i just might, this seems like the hot setup. dogs, gear, comfort, safety... pretty much has it all. funny, i was discussin this idea with the girl a hour ago as i gave her the tour of our new taco-ma and she was diggin it. now i trip over this post. thanx man.

will i need to bolster the rear suspension of my long bed sr5 to support the added weight?

 

Would like to see more campers as well as the name of the brand. I have been considering this for a while.

 

x2. Love the roof rack too. And the ARB bumpers are really growing on me....