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I've had the Leer 100XR for almost a year and half and I love it. About the only thing I would've done differently would have been to add the roof racks when I ordered it.
I have a Leer 100XL on my 6.5. Sliding/removable front window, power lock wired to the keyless, Thule racks, three 12V outlets, 40" LED light. It bugs me that the overhang on the sides isn't even all the way down but other than that I love it.
These are all great. I really like the ARE... Question: For you guys with Dogs. Does the frameless windows of the Z series give enough air flow for the doggies? I'd only have dog in kennel in back on days that aren't hot.
I'm going with the ARE Z series for the 2013 I just bought.
I have Leer on my 97 F150, and 94 Ranger, and I'm glad I didn't buy them....they are junk.
Granted, they are both older models, but I really hope they have improved the quality for you guys that like them now.
Both my Leer's leak, the Ranger never fit right from day one (It was my Father-in-law's truck), and the clear coat is peeling off the F150.
One dealer I visited had an ARE Z-series for my year truck in the showroom, and it just seems a more solidly made top than the older Leers I am familiar with.
Styling wise the ARE Z and Leer 100XL are almost identical.
What made the decision for me to go ARE was the solidness, and the carpeted headliner is standard on the ARE Z vs and option on the Leer....well that and the other two Leers I have are crap.
The one dealer did tell me that Leer had gotten so bad that they stopped selling them for a while, but they have improved over the last few years so they sell them again, but he still has fewer issues with ARE.
These are all great. I really like the ARE... Question: For you guys with Dogs. Does the frameless windows of the Z series give enough air flow for the doggies? I'd only have dog in kennel in back on days that aren't hot.
Get the front slider window, and open it. That along with the tilt out windows give a nice amount of air flow while you're moving.
Once the temps get close to about 80-85, the pups get to ride with us in the A/C.
I'm in the market for a topper as well for my Black SCSB. I really like the look of the Snugtop XTR and have only read good things about them. From the people I've spoken to, Snugtop seems to be a great brand but I don't have any firsthand experience for you (yet).
I'm going with the ARE Z series for the 2013 I just bought.
I have Leer on my 97 F150, and 94 Ranger, and I'm glad I didn't buy them....they are junk.
Granted, they are both older models, but I really hope they have improved the quality for you guys that like them now.
Both my Leer's leak, the Ranger never fit right from day one (It was my Father-in-law's truck), and the clear coat is peeling off the F150.
One dealer I visited had an ARE Z-series for my year truck in the showroom, and it just seems a more solidly made top than the older Leers I am familiar with.
Styling wise the ARE Z and Leer 100XL are almost identical.
What made the decision for me to go ARE was the solidness, and the carpeted headliner is standard on the ARE Z vs and option on the Leer....well that and the other two Leers I have are crap.
The one dealer did tell me that Leer had gotten so bad that they stopped selling them for a while, but they have improved over the last few years so they sell them again, but he still has fewer issues with ARE.
I've had 2 leers over the last 15 years. Both high end models, Browning editions with gun box etc. Both leaked and the rear door/glass would never latch correctly. Dealer nor LEER offered a solution.
Love my ARE Z series since day 1 on my 2013. We also run the ARE CX version on our work fleet truck. Little to know issues other than rusted lock mechanism from time to time. Michigan salt is tough on them.
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