Show me your bed toppers (camper shells)!
05-03-2017, 10:45 PM
#511
Finally got my new topper installed today. Overall first impressions I would give it a B.
I am happy with how it turned out but there are a couple things that aren't up to my ****-level of standards. One of the rivets on the driver side outdoorsman window was broken, dealer didn't see it of course. So he said he'd get back to me tomorrow with a plan. I'll be pissed if I have to drive the 2 hours back for that to be replaced, but I'd rather have it fixed than not I suppose. The lights don't work like I thought they would with the prop switch. I thought if the rear hatch was opened they would turn on with one of the settings. Guess not, unless it wasn't properly wired ? One of the windows seals isn't fully flush but I don't think it will be an issue. I think the fit width wise could be a little better but it isn't bad by any means.
I think the color turned out nice and although I don't think it's an EXACT match, I do think it's very close considering the cap is fiberglass and the trucks aluminum. Big fan of the molding over the tailgate. I didn't know that would be on there so it was a nice surprise. The cap looks nice on the truck and definitely gives it a whole different appearance. I think it will look pretty bad***** when I level it and get some beefier tires.
I'm excited to start using it and give it a test. I need some weather stripping for the tailgate gaps. Come on Ford, those are ridiculous !!
I am happy with how it turned out but there are a couple things that aren't up to my ****-level of standards. One of the rivets on the driver side outdoorsman window was broken, dealer didn't see it of course. So he said he'd get back to me tomorrow with a plan. I'll be pissed if I have to drive the 2 hours back for that to be replaced, but I'd rather have it fixed than not I suppose. The lights don't work like I thought they would with the prop switch. I thought if the rear hatch was opened they would turn on with one of the settings. Guess not, unless it wasn't properly wired ? One of the windows seals isn't fully flush but I don't think it will be an issue. I think the fit width wise could be a little better but it isn't bad by any means.
I think the color turned out nice and although I don't think it's an EXACT match, I do think it's very close considering the cap is fiberglass and the trucks aluminum. Big fan of the molding over the tailgate. I didn't know that would be on there so it was a nice surprise. The cap looks nice on the truck and definitely gives it a whole different appearance. I think it will look pretty bad***** when I level it and get some beefier tires.
I'm excited to start using it and give it a test. I need some weather stripping for the tailgate gaps. Come on Ford, those are ridiculous !!
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BleedinFordblue (09-18-2019)
05-04-2017, 03:34 PM
#514
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05-04-2017, 04:25 PM
#516
Senior Member
My CX cost
05-06-2017, 06:52 PM
#517
Good price on the ARE, the quote I got for the same thing, except for LED light strips came out to $2300. Went with Lakeland instead, just a little less than yours, with installation.
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So_Utah_Chad (07-13-2019)
05-07-2017, 01:14 AM
#519
Senior Member
Here's my truck with the "new" to me camper shell installed. Paint was way off, but I guess that's what happens when you cheap out on paint... I like the way it came out tho. It goes well with the look in going for on my truck.
