Commercial shells, especially on DCSB?

Oh, they’re going on the Taco, she just doesn’t know it yet

 

Is that an a.r.e cap and what height is it it looks great

 

Thanks!

Yes, it’s and ARE 26-32 wedge.

The height works great if you’re running a roof rack. It’s look a little high without one.

 

Thanks for the picture without the roof rack .Did you add the side window? I will be ordering mine in a day or so.
Thanks Jon

 

I did add my own windows. Didn’t like the contractor options from ARE so I just picked up some custom sliding windows for an RV. I also added a marine hatch for the roof.



I also had the rear swingout custom built so we could open one door without swinging the spare.

 

Can anyone here attest to the roof weight limit of this cap?

 

Why isn't everyone running a commercial shell?

What do they typically cost new? Cheaper than fiberglass, hopefully?
I can't find any that fit my truck used, let alone with good specs like window instead of dirty compartment that ruins bedspace by protruding in

These seem fantastic. Why?
-white, stealth camping, people think you're the plumber
-metal. Can handle wheeling, and put weight on top. They can come with racks
-looks badass
-can have windows, and same space inside as fiberglass if not more
-probably easier to mount and everything into, inside and out
-windows might be easier to tint
-resellable
-different rear door entry options
-similar general principle to stuff like basic construction of GFC, etc. but cheaper
-probably lighter weight than fiberglass
-if it comes bare, sounds easy to apply insulation then carpeting than having to rip carpet off a shell and reupholster it to do that
-might be easier to take on and off

 

I could not find what I wanted used in a year so I bought new. Mine was $4800 but on the higher end of offerings do to the options I picked. You could save some $$$ by not paint matching it and not getting it lined.

 

i know i know old post but love the setup man! i gotta start looking for a contractor shell!

 

Do they come taller than cab height, 26 inches maybe?

 

I’ll jump in on this as well if you don’t mind, 2019 dclb, would like a 26 inch if made. Thank you

 

been looking into these and they are so hard to come by in Northern CA.

 

Hopefully this Thursday i can pickup my commercial shell. its an older Century shell I found on marketplace. I'm pretty excited. plan is to bed liner it. Maybe roll on Herculiner.

 

looking for pictures on interior lighting and links on the lighting you used or liked.

 

You really don't need much IMHO.

$18 Nite Ize Radiant Rechargeable Micro Lantern - Portable Swivel Light with Clip - LED Light for Carabiner Keychains & Dog Collars - Disc-O Select

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07TMHG9F9?smid=AQ9D9YX2TEHKA

 

Those are for dogs lol.

 

Picked up my shell. Need to figure out a better way to clamp it down.
I have an idea. Will work on it later today.

 

Ok.
I put an LED strip in my shell and rarely use it. These "dog" lights are far more versatile. What do I know though...

I don't need bougie lighting dedicated for one use-inside vs outside. These little Niteize lanterns do it all and don't attract bugs.

 

ill have to steal my dogs and give it a try hahaha.

looks good.

 

Derp