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Best Camper Shell

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dlarso, Jan 15, 2022.

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  1. Jan 15, 2022 at 2:17 PM
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    dlarso

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    Seeking opinions and photos of what the best camper shell is for my TRD Off Road.
    Thanks in advance.
     
    dlarso, Jan 15, 2022
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  2. Jan 15, 2022 at 2:19 PM
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    TRD-Troll

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    TRD-Troll Smoked Orc 75% off

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    Also looking at these too
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2022 at 2:24 PM
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    Aluminum, Fiberglass, or Soft topper?
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2022 at 2:41 PM
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    ConantTaco

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    Snug Top
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    CT Yankee

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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    My vote would be for a Leer 180. Had one on my '06 TRD OR and went with the same model for my new '21 TRD OR.
    First, the '21 TRD (only have 2 pics):
    DSC_8578.jpg
    DSC_8577.jpg

    Then my previous TRD:
    DCP_2416.jpg

    The Leer 180 is a mid-rise cap. The extra few inches of height is a blessing once you're inside. Both are equipped with a rack - I think the newer one is better, but it's not something I use regularly. Both have headliners. The light inside the '21 TRD is wired into the bed lights which is best IMO.
     
    CT Yankee, Jan 15, 2022
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  6. Jan 15, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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    monoman

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    monoman Time to get dirty!

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    SnugTop SuperSport shell CaliRaisedLED light bar BFG K0 AT’s Bilstein 5100's up front, (#2) & 4600 in rear N-2 Designs remote start/keyless entry Anytime 12v outlets... one by shifter & one in bed Daily driver....
    SnugTop Super Sport.
     
    monoman, Jan 15, 2022
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  7. Jan 15, 2022 at 6:12 PM
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    oconnor

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    oconnor Where am I?

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    I have an A.R.E. and have found a few flaws that should never have passed QA, good thing I bought it used or it would have gone back. I'd go Leer if I was paying retail.
     
    oconnor, Jan 15, 2022
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  8. Jan 15, 2022 at 6:22 PM
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    baldbeardedtaco

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    Had an are for the first 3 yrs and I was never happy with it- quality was shit (pre 2020). But most noticeable and annoying to see every day was the non paint match, the hue was off.

    pulled the trigger on a rsi, it has a few minor things but I’m happy. More my style too with a utilitarian vibe
     
    baldbeardedtaco, Jan 15, 2022
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  9. Jan 15, 2022 at 6:26 PM
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    outdoor frenzy

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    I enjoy my Snug Top but it’s the only brand I’ve seen.
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2022 at 6:28 PM
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    Following
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2022 at 7:04 PM
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    dlarso

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    Leer 180 looks pretty good
     
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  12. Jan 15, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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    Snug Top.
    Single centered rear door handle keyed electronically with the truck doors.
    Carpeted liner.
    Drop down front window with slider.
    Water tight.
    Attractive.
    3 clamps per side (requested).
    Quality workmanship.
    LED dome light wired to truck.
    Dog screens both sides inside main side sliding windows.


    Screenshot_20220115-191935_Gallery.jpg
     
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  13. Jan 15, 2022 at 7:31 PM
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  14. Jan 15, 2022 at 9:09 PM
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    Carpeted/Insulated Interior
    Front Removable Slider Window
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    Rear Center Twist Handle w/ Remote Lock
    Pop Out Windows (More Secure Than Sliders)
     
    TacoWorldDan, Jan 15, 2022
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  15. Jan 15, 2022 at 9:38 PM
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    Benny blanco

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    Benny blanco Mr. Jiggletits

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    Some stuff
    I had an rsi and now have a snugtop rebel sportsman, windoors with sliders, rear lock. I saw a lot, a lot of water spill out of my latch after a rainy day with the rsi. Which wasn’t totally watertight. The snugtop noise drives me nuts, I’ve tweaked it a bunch here and there but I will always have a love and hate for camper shells. Soon enough I’m gonna set up a pallet so I can transfer the topper easily and waste a bunch of space with a decked. Keep the snugtop for the winter.
     
    Benny blanco, Jan 15, 2022
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  16. Jan 15, 2022 at 9:48 PM
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    If you have a 12 year old German Shepherd that rides in my Tacoma bed with a shell daily....it doesn't matter what kind of shell you have or how much you spend...in the end they all end up smelling like a 12 year old German Shepherd! Lately I use a ramp
    to get him up and into the bed because he can't jump up onto the tailgate anymore.
    "Santino" loves his Tacoma!
     
    ScrippsRanch67, Jan 15, 2022
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  17. Jan 16, 2022 at 6:16 AM
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    Leer 100XQ w/remote lock tied in with the tailgate remote lock.InkedIMG_0483_LI.jpg
     
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  18. Jan 16, 2022 at 6:19 AM
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    Bilstein 5100’s PolyPerformance UCA Prinsu Cab and Cap Rack Falken Wildpeak AT3W LEER 100XL
    Looks sharp. Can I ask the cost? Leaking issues?
     
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  19. Jan 16, 2022 at 6:21 AM
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    K9chita

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    Looking for a cap as well. Questions for those who have them - Do you have a reinforced shell for a RTT? What’s been the common lead time for delivery?
     
    K9chita, Jan 16, 2022
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  20. Jan 16, 2022 at 6:21 AM
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    Hunter gatherer

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    I'll vote for a Leer 180 also. Not sure about the others but Leer utilizes the rails in the bed for mounting the cap,no more c clamps.
     
    Hunter gatherer, Jan 16, 2022
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