I finally found a unit to buy, 2020 Lariat SCREW w/ 5.5 bed. I'll be wanting to put a cap or shell (what are those things called these days? Back in the day we called them camper shells). A cover over the bed that's even with the cab. What are favored brands and which to stay away from. Currently I have a SnugTop on my older Tundra that came with it ( and a bed rug kit, that I won't get this time, but it's kinda cool for what I do). I like the ST, but what else is out there?
Anyway favored brands, pluses and minuses?
Fiberglass, not metal.
Not a work truck. Will be doing some off road with it, so prefer dust tight and fairly rugged.
Thanks.

 

A.R.E.

 

I've been pleased with the SnugTop so far. It keeps the dirt and water out when off roading and it looks ok in my book.
I was really impressed with the available options when ordering such as:
Flip down sliding front window so you can clean the truck window easily
Sliding side windows with screens and optional dog screens
Integrated locking rear window (works with your fob)
Dome light
Yakima roof rack rail system

 

ARE or leer….if I was buying new I’d get an ARE since they look a little sportier.

 

Im a big fan of UnderCover tonneaus.
Why? Because they are much lighter than fiberglass and
they are very well engineered. Like 63 lbs for a complete cover & brackets.
Also they are super easy to remove & store if you need room above the bed rails.
it does require a 2nd person to help with removal.
The light & cargo grab pole are proof they did some thinking when designing.
Also they are very water tight.

I would check facebook or craigslist... many times Ive seen them priced well below $500.
You may get lucky with a color match but a local shop only charged me $250 to paint one to match my old truck.

https://undercoverinfo.com/images/UC...pBook.pdf.temp

 

Just an FYI, they make a kit to help seal the tailgate to keep the dust out also. I have a hard tonneau, it is water / dust tight.