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Camper Shell on or off?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Drew5387, Jun 15, 2011.

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Camper shell on or off?

  1. On

    44.4%
  2. Off

    11.1%
  3. Sell it

    55.6%
  1. Jun 15, 2011 at 6:32 AM
    #1
    Drew5387

    Drew5387 [OP] You can't fix stupid

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    Every year i take my camper shell on and off about 3 or 4 times. I can never decide which looks better though. Can you help me out here?
     
  2. Jun 15, 2011 at 7:01 AM
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    skytower

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    Looks good. I only take it off if I need more room. Keeps the bed cleaner(no one can throw shit in it), can sleep in the bed(camping/drunk/etc), easier to lock up tools.
     
  3. Jun 15, 2011 at 7:13 AM
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    chrisman8995

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    i had one on my truck for about 7 months just sold it to a member on here. I tell you what i forgot how mean my truck looked without it. It had its pros and cons but to me more cons then pros. I think i would have liked it better with cargo rails on the top of it.
     
  4. Jun 15, 2011 at 7:17 AM
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    Pugga

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    Having a shell just for looks seems pointless. If you don't need it, sell it and put the money toward something else. It's a Tacoma, it'll look sexy regardless. :D
     
  5. Jun 15, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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    paintdiddy

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  6. Jun 15, 2011 at 12:49 PM
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    Drew5387

    Drew5387 [OP] You can't fix stupid

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    I think ill sell it and buy a toolbox with the money
     
  7. Jun 15, 2011 at 1:04 PM
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    geoff06

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    i personally like the look of our trucks significantly lifted with camper shells, but toolboxes are good :thumbsup: probably give you better mileage than having a shell too, especially if you ever drive with the tailgate down
     
  8. Jun 15, 2011 at 1:06 PM
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    Surfinpig

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    Since I have a black lab, cap on. But no dog, summer off, winter on.
     

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