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Aluminum Camper Shell

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Pjf1119, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. May 13, 2023 at 4:47 PM
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    ETAV8R

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    Looks awesome!
    Interesting rollers on the latches for the doors.
     
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  2. Jan 19, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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    Hey you mind telling me how much this weighs?
     
  3. Jan 19, 2024 at 8:02 PM
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    How much did the topper weight?
     
  4. Jan 19, 2024 at 8:03 PM
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    How much did the topper weigh?
     
  5. May 3, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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    Bit of a longshot … but anyone on here with a 2nd Gen and a DCU cap with barn doors?

    Looking for an overall length measurement (with or without the front “L” bracket)- as well as a “tailgate” height measurement (ie bottom of door up to where it bumps out for the bed sides)

    Thanks!
     
  6. May 6, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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    I know this is an old thread but which DCU model is this? What is the internal height from the bed rails to the top?
     
  7. May 6, 2024 at 9:14 AM
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    DIY camper for my sister! Everything was custom built, cut, or fabricated by me other than the windows and latches

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    I can confirm that a 3rd gen DCU with barn doors will fit on a 2nd gen. Nearly perfectly. Just needs some extra foam up front to fill the 1” gap at the bed rail, and maybe a few extra pieces in the back.

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    May I ask the height from bed top to top of the cap, 26 or higher. I’m looking at this for a 2019
    With 1 window the size you have and paint it flat black with maybe a pinch of silver mixed in to go with the cement color? Any chance of more pictures?Thank you
     
  12. Feb 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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    Like the way that looks
     
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    Here's mine! I gutted the toolbox. I have a full length bed mat. But I really don't like the contractor look. Should I paint it? Vinyl wrap? Any recommendations? Also, should I preemptively upgrade the suspension if i want to leave it on full time?? I don't have anywhere to store it otherwise.

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    It’s fine as is. Drive the hell outta that thing.
     
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    Checking to see if you were able to use a different handle and it works to be able to open and lock from the inside. If so can you post some info for them. Thanks
     
  16. Mar 17, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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    No i wasn't able to. I got rid of the shell. I've seen a bunch of others with a lift up handel as a search for a new one though.
     
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    Thank you
     

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