Campershell yes or no?

I'd like to see what ya'll think about a campershell on my truck. I'd like to put a utility rack on top of it, gas cans, hi lift jack, you know the regular recovery equipment.

here is a current pic.

 

Camper shell would look good

Off topic: Did you have the those gulfstates wheels powdercoated on did you rattle can them?

I thought about doing that to mine before I sold them but was worried nothing would stick to the chrome.

 

I actually just got a shell for my truck with the intentions to take it off when I got home (bought used). But I actually like the way it looks and will be keeping it on.

 

If a shell somehow suits your needs then go for it. But I think the truck looks better without one, plus better rearward visibility without.

 

^ Not disagreeing with you, much. I expected to have greatly reduced visibility but in all honesty its fine. Really its like driving an SUV, Tahoe, Suburban. You get the point. Not to mention I drive with my mirrors so I'm not missing much.

 

I rattle canned them...Long process, But it looks killer. BTW they scratch really easily. But all it takes is about 2 short sprays and they go away.

Everybody else...Thanks, Keep em' coming.

 

Just my opinion, but i do not like camper shells at all, i think it screams old man lol, I wouldn't ever put one on my truck unless I absolutely had no choice and would have it off as often as I could. I think you have a great lookin truck without it

 

LOL im sorry, No offence.

 

That depends what do you use your truck for. If you outdoor person Camper shell on Long bed is awesome. You can sleep inside have TV mounted small bar etc...
Trust me when you get to camp site and it is raining you will love to have dry place to sleep comfortable in it.

 

I so want one. One guy in Amarillo was selling a silver one with roof rack for like 500 or 600 which is not bad at all. I think it was silver too. i was lights from him, and he was really kool.
I am not old and I have saggy ball, but I am married.

 

Ya I saw that one...Looked nice. BUt Amarillo is wayyy to far.

 

I read at one point he had a buddy that would take it to dallas or something. That would have been way worth it. I priced one and the cheapest new was like $1200, and that was basic.

 

Would look good with a topper- too bad mine won't fit...........



Topper for sale:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bu...nd-gen-dbl-cab-short-bed-new-lower-price.html

 

I have a camper and I love it. I can stick all my gear in the back and lock it down. Couple things, I ride motorcycles and it sucks that I lost my bed especially when it's must me going riding. Whereas before I could just throw it in the bed, now I gotta break out a trailer. Secondly, and I posted about this in another thread earlier today, but you'll probably need to reinforce your springs. I used Hellwig helper springs and they worked great.

Not suggesting you do or do not buy a camper. But if you do, your load is going to increase and gas mileage will decrease. Oh and by the way, it's a lot more to wash and wax.

 

Your truck is the reason I want a camper...

 

I drove 8 hrs 1 way to get mine and i'm very happy with it. If the prices right.

 

I have a shell and its perfect for winter and going camping. I go topless in the summer though!

 

I like the security my camper offers when I'm hauling stuff. The only things i couldn't fit were like mattresses, but i just tied them to the roof. The things i don't like about the camper is the lack of visibility, especially at night. Also when those back windows get all dusty and dirty driving at night is a bitch cause you can't see shit backing up

 

Would look great with a topper. It's not like you couldnt take it off whenever.

 

I voted yes. Here's mine: