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Best affordable Topper with pics including pros & cons

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sexy.Taco!, Mar 7, 2021.

  1. Sep 2, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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    bgavin

    bgavin Well-Known Member

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    2023 Tacoma Access Cab, V6, 4WD, A/T, OTT Medium/Spicy
    CURT Mfg front receiver, anti-theft cages around cats
    I ordered an ARE without side windows and without carpet glued to the inside surfaces.

    ARE does not smooth finish the inside surface but leaves the raw fiberglass fibers visible.

    This is my only complaint.
     
  2. May 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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    DDRD

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    I am in same spot looking for a topper in or near florida. Has anyone had one of the mid/high rise models? Any cons to them coming above cab? Thanks for the help!
     
  3. May 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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    bgavin

    bgavin Well-Known Member

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    CURT Mfg front receiver, anti-theft cages around cats
    "Best" and "Lowest cost" are oxymorons.
    I ordered an ARE topper for my 2023 Access cab model.
    They matched the 040 white paint.
    I ordered it specifically without side windows.

    Also ordered it without the interior carpet lining on the shell.
    This is a mistake.
    Unlike my old topper, the ARE is rough fiberglass on the inside of the shell.
    They normally cover it with carpet, but in my case it is bare.

    If I did it over again, I would order it with the carpet on the inside surfaces.
    Otherwise, entirely pleased with it.
     

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