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Debate about weight

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tanner.b16, Dec 27, 2023.

  1. Dec 27, 2023 at 6:13 PM
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    Tanner.b16

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    Just got this camper topper and I was estimating it to be around 250-300Ibs. Some people have called me crazy. Thing was heavy! Anyone know the actual weight? This is a MaxFit. Thanks!

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  2. Dec 27, 2023 at 6:18 PM
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    Marshall R

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    The Leer on mine is about 180 lbs. The one on my F150 is closer to 200. It might be heavier than mine, but I doubt it's 300.
     
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    Schlappesepple

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    They seem a lot heavier because they're too bulky to get under the center of mass.

    Even my tonneau cover was only about 50 lbs, but it was very challenging to remove / install by myself because it was so awkward to maneuver.
     
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    Road_Warrior

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    My ARE shell, which looks identical, is around 160 pounds.
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2023 at 6:46 PM
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    Fiberglass shells are usually around 200lbs because they’re fiberglass and not metal or fabric.
     
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    2015WhiteOR

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    For a second I thought you put a wing on it lol. I see now it's just a roof rack.
     
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    b_r_o

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    I think most of them are closer to 180

    I can remove and install my Leer XQ by standing in the bed, putting my back up into the ceiling and walking off the tailgate onto the rock wall by my lawn.

    :muscleflexing:
     
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    They do feel insanely heavy on these little trucks
     
  10. Dec 27, 2023 at 8:19 PM
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    b_r_o

    b_r_o Gnar doggy

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    I go snowboarding a lot. it's basically the equivalent of a few sandbags without giving up bed space. And I can secure my stuff
     
  11. Dec 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM
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    I like that stance

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    wi_taco

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    As others have said it's only about 200 lbs max. Took me and one other person to lift mine up & onto the bed and I can say it only weighs that much because my helper can't lift much more than 1/2 that weight on his best day. PS - I like your style, may be biased though.

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  13. Dec 28, 2023 at 12:56 AM
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    might have something to do with factory tricycle gear ratio
     
  14. Dec 28, 2023 at 3:11 AM
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    Only way to know for sure, stand on your bathroom scale, then do it again with the shell on your head, and add up the difference.
     
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    OP, Go on the company website and snoop around, the specs should be on there…
     
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    Maybe I should
     
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    I just found a site that said these are closer to 220
     
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  18. Dec 28, 2023 at 9:14 PM
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    Thank you!
     
  19. Dec 28, 2023 at 9:15 PM
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    I like yours! Wish mine was 4x4, can only do so much. Maybe one day
     
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    Company website doesn’t exist.
     

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