I have always had soft tanneau covers, and am now thinking of going with a full shell. Just basic storage - no camping, etc.

What are the best brands and why? I have looked at the Leer and the RSI Smartcap, but see a lot of others on the road. Which do you like and why?

Coming soon - 2021 F150 Powerboost Lariat

 

Personally, I will either choose the Leer 180CC or the ARE MX HD for my upcoming 2021.

I have a Leer 180CC on my 2007, and structurally it has been great. I've loaded up the roof rack with a lot of weight (the 180CC rack is rated to 300 or 400 lbs). Some of the smaller details have been frustrating though. The locks don't turn 180 degrees anymore, but they're still functional. I had to fully rewire the interior lights because the factory harness was poorly made. I would buy it again, though.

The ARE MX HD is the alternative cap I'm looking into. Unlike most caps, it has an independent internal frame to reinforce the roof rack. So the rack is rated to 500 lbs.

Most non-commercial or non-HD racks are rated to 150 lbs or less, which would be insufficient for my use. Otherwise I would buy the much cheaper Leer 180 or the ARE MX.

 

proven ground
https://www.americantrucks.com/f150-...vers-2021.html

 

Do you even read the posts? He's not asking about tonneau covers. You did the same thing with an LED lights thread....

 

Yeah I’m not quite with it today lol. My electric went out last night and I was up till 3 AM. Only got 4 hours of sleep

 

As an aside - I looked on AREs site, and it currently shows nothing available for a 2021 F150. I spoke to the local Leer Dealer, and that model isn't available. they only have two models available (The 100XL and one other, and are currently backordered quite a ways (all the preorders). the 180CC wasn't an option. The other Leers aren't anticipated to come out this year....

 

I have been looking at the RSI SmartCap. They look really well built with a price tag to go with it. Maybe asking the question again, but anybody have any more information or experience with this brand?

 

I was looking at an ARE V-series for my new 2022. 14 to 18 week delivery timeframe was a non-starter. I went with a similar Leer, similar price, was told 4 to 6 weeks delivery and that held true.

 

My local dealer sells Leer and Snugtop. The Snugtop are shipping sone for the 2021 & 2022 trucks although I was told that it would take 3-4 months to get my shell. Lots of variations on the window to the cab and the side windows and how well the rear locks and the tinting provided by the factory. Roof load also varies which may be important.

 

Why on the 2022 on many google sites it describes the bed utility package, includes the bed plastic liner, buy on the build site it is missing? Grandson, ford salesman, says its not included?????