camper shell, or no shell

really hard decision

 

I prefer the look of a camper shell on the DC short beds myself.

 

I'd say off but only if you arent using it. If you are using it, keep it on cause it doesnt look bad at all.

 

I really love the look of them and can see them being very useful

 

Definetly useful, unless you haul tall stuff regularly. That's when a cap lifter in the garage is a must.

 

Off

 

A cap lifter in the garage? Really?! Who manufactures it?

 

I couldn't imagine owning a truck without a shell. It keeps stuff dry and secure.

 

I like them, BUT... can't haul stuff over 4ft tall like motorcycles and stuff, other than that I think they are great to have

 

It looks better off, and selling it could get you some cash.. But if you are using it then obviously keep it on, because it doesn't look bad.

 

that sport cap looks awesome. put a roof basket on it to dress it up for a nice look!

 

I have tortured myself with whether or not to buy a cap. I wish I had one at certain times. But I have no place to store it when I have to move big bulky stuff. Also with a cap and carrying gas cans, you must have a place to store the gas cans outside the cap.

 

Might be a nay or a judgment call for some, but for me, the shell is an absolute must.

I can always pop it off when I need to go pick up a motorcycle!

 

Gotta have a topper or as some may say shell. They are an expensive add on, but I think worth it and a must for me too.

 

to each their own, but personally i like the look of no shell

 

camper shells functional you can lock them get a blow up mattress and sleep under them when i bought my truck i was looking for the camper shell

 

I'd have one if they were not so damn expensive..

 

I vote for the shell on the double cab... I've had them on all my trucks since 1977. Great for keeping stuff dry on camping/fishing/kayaking trips. The top is fantastic for keeping the dust off your gear in the bed while riding on logging roads to remote Maine trout ponds. Plus, with roof racks you can haul the canoes and kayaks! To gain more floor space in the bed, I made an additional level with some 2X6 and a sheet of plywood covered with indoor/outdoor carpet.

 

When I had a truck as a teenager, I didn't have one or want one. I thought my dad's truck looked goofy because he did have a shell on his. Now that I'm almost 40 and do all of the outdoor activities (camping, kayaking, canoeing,fishing, etc.) I really kinda want a shell on mine. I think they look good on a DC.