Do you regret getting rid of your camper shell?

Honestly OP, i think about selling my shell too. It makes off roading feel more clunky, the truck is less agile, i bought a base model shell so no reinforcement for heavy loads on top either. Not to mention shells are ugly.

The worst part is, i have a short bed, and so i dont even see a point in building a sleeping platform back there. If i had a long bed I think i would like the shell more.

that being said, gear lives back there now, stuff that would get wet or stolen without the shell. So thats a good thing...i guess?
The added security is cool, and knowing i have a hard walled shelter if i need it is nice too. Overall, if i could do if again i think id get a nice bed rack like the cool kids have. Id say, give it some time, and if you still have that bad feeling; sell the shell. There is a shell selling thread on TW and everyone is hoping to snag a cement shell

Edit: shell pic cuz why not

 

I use a Versahaul for my KTM.

 

They are absolutely necessary....surfboards and girls.

 

Shell + Doggos FTW

On my 3rd canopy now should have just kept the badass LEER that was on my truck when I bought it,

Now I have a beat up LEER I paid $200 for an repainted

 

A shell is nice for camping when you want to stop anywhere or do anything where you will have to leave your truck and all that gear.
Otherwise you will be so paranoid about your gear that your hike won’t be so fun.
At least that is my personal experience from prior to having a shell

 

My favorite quote
The grass isn’t always greener on the other side
You just gotta water yours.

 

Get creative. Platforms work with short beds.

 

My plan

 

Lol they were selling cement grey ARE camper shells with windoors and drop down front sliding glass windows in compton... also it was 1600 otd... . Sorry you got fucked.

 

Dooooo ittttt

 

Nice shell. Yeah it’s stupid it’s taking this long. They tell you 8-10 weeks when you order knowing you’ll do the sale and when it takes double the time, they just blame it on A.R.E.
If they told you 16-20 weeks in the beginning, everyone would walk.

 

True but how do u stay warm winter camping?

 

Makes me wonder, how many -brand per- manufacturing facilities, there are throughout the U.S.
I mean, think about how many 3rd Gen Tacomas, ALONE, are being sold out there, that are getting a canopy for their new rides.
If they're made somewhere mid U.S., then shipped out to a paint facility, dunno.
I remember when I bought my LEER for my 04, it took 10 weeks, and that was back in 2005.

Also makes me think, do the dealers need to have a -minimum order- before they can send an order.

 

I guess that depends on how you camp.

I can easily cover over 100 miles on foot and camp for over a week with just what's in my back pack.

 

I had one and totally regret selling it. I sold it cause it was a pain to keep taking off and on when transporting my dirt bike or atv. I should have just got a trailer..

 

I’d imagine you could craft or hire a seamstress to thread an annex. I don’t think it’d be too hard once you decided how to attach fasteners and which type. Dimensions may be tricky. Use some neoprene as a gasket on edges and silicone treat canvas as annex material for heavy winters. May be tricky but worth a shot if you like the idea for short bed sleeping. My $0.02

 

It’s honestly the best of both worlds having a truck with a shell IMO

 

The wife and 2 year old don’t really go for that lol. I’m lucky to get the wife camping at all. I’ve done a little backpacking but it’s not really my thing. I definitely get the enjoyment though. Being so disconnected is amazing