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Need help choosing Truck Cap!

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Tstrahan87, Feb 8, 2016.

  1. Feb 8, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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    Tstrahan87

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    I priced three camper shells from two different dealers for my 2015 double cab short bed tacoma

    Are CX SERIES - Yakima roof rack, 1/2 slider windows, headliner, tilt down front window. Price $1999.95

    Leer 100r - thule tracker ii roof rack, headliner, removable front window, cargo hooks. Price $2045

    Leer 100 - Wilderness package, cargo hooks. Price $2197.

    I've never had a truck cap before but always have wanted one. What are the pros and cons of each of these brands? And are these decent prices? This
     
  2. Feb 10, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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    Tstrahan87

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    Well, got the ARE CX Series cap ordered today! Now to wait for it to make it here.
     
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  3. Feb 10, 2016 at 12:31 PM
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    mrtheandrew

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    Nice. I was just in the market for a cap, but couldnt justify spending $2k on one that would only be used occasionally. Settled on a $300 aluminum one from craigslist that is just as functional, also white like the truck, and much easier to take on and off.

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  4. Feb 10, 2016 at 12:36 PM
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    I needed a way to keep stuff dry that I haul around and I don't have much storage space where I live at so I intend to leave mine on pretty much permanently to safely haul and store some items. I also will be using it possibly for some camping trips to sleep inside of it, so I was okay with spending that much, just wanted to make sure its gonna be what I want. Deal is done and made now though, so I hope I'll be happy with it when it gets here and is installed on my truck.
     
  5. Feb 16, 2016 at 2:40 AM
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    Sounds like a good choice. Post some pics and review when you can. I want get a cap for my rig but don't have extra budget yet.
     
  6. Feb 16, 2016 at 8:24 AM
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    Don't do like this guy did! Saw this two days ago at a local Walmart

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  7. Feb 21, 2016 at 12:05 AM
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    Yea, i wouldn't have bought the Ford.
     
  8. Feb 25, 2016 at 1:08 PM
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    My truck cap finally came in!

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  9. Feb 25, 2016 at 1:09 PM
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  10. Feb 25, 2016 at 1:09 PM
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  11. Feb 25, 2016 at 2:55 PM
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    Looks good.
     
  12. Apr 21, 2016 at 6:33 PM
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    Any interior pictures of your cap?
     
  13. Apr 21, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    I'll get some this weekend and post on here.
     
  14. Apr 23, 2016 at 8:19 PM
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    Here are some pictures of the inside. I was gearing up for a fishing trip tomorrow is why it's not just pictures of it empires out.

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  15. Apr 23, 2016 at 8:23 PM
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    Awesome!
     
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