leaky camper shells?

looking into getting a new/used camper shell for 06 shortbed; I've read some posts of leaky LEER camper shells; any insight or fixies? Is Snugtop worth the extra $$?

 

I ended up purchasing a Leer camper shell shortly after the above post (back in 2009) and Have not had one single leak issue to date. I have driven through some ridiculous rain storms, some of which seemed to have lasted multiple eternities. Leer's design is solid and I would highly recommend, given their competitive price

 

I have a Leer, no problems to date.

 

ARE Z series. Snug fit, no leaks.

 

I have had my Leer for a couple years and the only leak I experienced was at the holes where the Thule rack rails are mounted. The holes go all the way through and there are some threaded inserts that they put into the holes which sort of got rusty over time and started leaking. I pulled everything off, cleaned them up and used silicone and longer bolts with washers and nuts on the inside to seal everything up. Problem solved. Never any leaks around the side or front window. Sometimes water can get in around the back hatch where it meets the tailgate because there is a little gap, but it has to be a real downpour.

 

My Leer doesn't leak

 

I heard him complaining about that again the other day.

 

Tard 1 and Tard 2

My Leer cap doesn't leak

 

I have a LEER R and have no problems with leaking, unless you spray it with a pressure washer, but its really not that much what gets through

 

Mine leaks so bad, I am not even sure why I keep it on.

 

The shells aren't what leak- it's installation and how you prep your bed rails.

 

Four things shouldn't leak. Your roof, your tent, your condom and your truck cap.

 

Installation and prep. Plus, after it's been on the truck and moved around a bit, that tape they use to help seal it will leak a bit. So will the seals around the windows as the shell flexes over time.

Make sure the j-hooks stay tight. Make sure the tape doesn't bunch. Look at the rear window from time to time and make sure it shuts tight. The tailgate is another place water can leak in-especially at the lower corners-if you want dry stuff, build a small platform or store your stuff in RubberMaid Action Packers as some water will eventually get in.

 

The last 3 ARE tops I have had leaked bad.
Two went back several times and the last went back one time, when it returned they put it back on and washed the truck, they could see it dripping yet said it would be fine, it was just the way they washed it........
Never again.
Had good luck with Leer.