Camper or no camper?

These shells are easy to remove with a few friends. Do it!

 

I have an ARE MX, which is a high rise, with the vented windoors. It was $2700. So yeah, I'd say $900 is a good deal.

 

If I were to do it over again, this is the cap I would get.

 

Mine was $2400. Got the removable front window, carpeted interior, Thule rack, cargo net, pet screens over the sliding windows

 

do it... I have been looking forever.... 900 is an amazing deal essp if its a color match for your truck. most guys have to repaint it

 

That's a steal. I got a new 100xr with only a few options - keyless, front slider, and carpet headliner - and paid $2200 with install and tax.

I may be in the minority but I think this generation taco looks better with a shell, and for me with skis bikes all that crap there's no way I could live without it. You just toss it in and lock it up. If I need to move something huge, I just strap it to the crossbars. To me there's no downside of having a shell.

 

Yeah I think so too and it is also color matched to my truck already so no need for re painting

 

get it... if you hate it... someone here would buy it for 1000 and you can make a 100

 

True... you have a point lo

 

More pictures guys! Want to see how those tacos look with that sexy hat on

 

Never had a camper shell. But I'm sure if I had one I'd use it and swear by it.
I say Go For It!
You'll kick yourself for passing up that deal!

 

That shell looks like it's for a 2nd Gen. It will not "fit" your 3rd Gen, whose bedrails are about 2-3 inches higher than 2nd gen. It will not have a smooth roofline with the cab.

 

By the time you sit around waiting to see everyone's replies on this thread to come in that shell will be gone.

Just go get it

 

Actually, nevermind. looking closer that does look like a 3rd gen. Go for it, brother.

 

The one I'm buying? It's for a 2016 model. Had the guy give me the serial number and checked it with leer. It also came off his 16 taco

 

That was supposed to be a thumbs up emoji

 

As a first time camper shell owner, here's what I learned:

- Make sure you install correctly. this means having sufficient space between any part of the shell and your bed rails. This space is created by using a good foam insert btw the shell and the rails. failure to have adequate cushioning will result in your shell chipping away at your paint (obviously, not good). Be super anal about this! I had mine professionally installed and still resulted in rubbing. I bought after market foam and redid myself.

- If possible, try to get a shell that auto locks with your FOB. It's kind of a PITA to use a key each time.

- If you have pets, windows are essential.

- interior LED lights are super convenient

- It's nearly impossible to be completely 100% waterproof in your bed, so manage your expectations.

 

if you could do it all again would you rather have made your own LED light strips to put in the cap or do you think the factory one is worth it?

 

It depends if you need one or not. If you don't, I personally wouldn't get one. They scream 'old person' to me. lol