Larry At

Thanks Kozal01,
So, am I correct thinking there's a hard/rigged plastic trim piece at the bottom of the 100XL rear window that overlaps the outside of the tailgate? ...that keeps water/snow completely away from the top to the tailgate?

kozal01

iTrader: (2)

Im not sure if its the same on the 100XL for the newer trucks but on mine that hard plastic just covers the rubber seal that runs along the top of the tailgate. That plastic doesnt actually touch the tailgate.

EDLEE1945

I have the Century Ultra Sport on my 2010 crew and I have experienced no leaks. And I live in the Oregon valley and we get tons of rain, and I keep lots of "stuff" in the back. It has one central handle/lock, heavy duty screens on the side sliding windows, and a drop out front slider. It makes it much easier to clean the back of the truck window. Just another option if you wish to check it out. Happy hunting.

kozal01

iTrader: (2)

Yeah the slam latch and drop out front window is a must for me. I priced out century since they are owned by LEER but they wanted nearly $300 more for the Century with the same options for some reason. Nice toppers though.

BucketMan

I have an ARE Z Series and couldn't be happier. NO leaks at all, fit and finish is great, but, you pay for it. I plan on keeping my truck for over 10 years, and having 2 kids this is the family vacation truckster, so a cap is essential for me.

My only complaint was the pathetic 12v light they put in for $100, really screwed me over there. If you are handy with wiring at all, do NOT get that light. I'll post pics of my solution to the bed lighting below.

Oh, one thing, since you have a metallic paint, be prepared to give them your gas door to send off so the factory can match the paint.

wildscottishblum

Bucketman, love the lights, can you post some details on which product and how you installed?
I just got an ARE CX on my 2012 XL 6.5', perfect color match and really like the drop front window. $1200 installed. Hasn't rained yet, so cannot speak to watertightness, but it looks very nice on my truck.

Larry At

I like your cap Bucket Man. The seamless windows match the look I'm looking for.

But...do you think your windows cranked open would be enough ventilation for hauling a dog or should I go with the sliding windows. I just don't like that look as much.

116Rob

I'm going to add a bedslide when I have an ARE installed on my 2013. Anyone use a bedslide?

BucketMan

Here ya go:
https://www.f150forum.com/f83/led-be...r-pics-118204/

Not sure about the ventilation, never been back there while moving. Its only the very rear part of the window that actually opens, the larger part does not. I guess it depends on the weather, humidity, type of dog and length of trip. Sorry to be so vague, but im really not sure.

OT: Where are you in Pittsburgh? I grew up there, moved away 5 years ago and miss it tremendously. All my family still lives there in the North Hills. Im actually heading up there this weekend for my dad's b-day, havent been there in 2 years, so im def. excited!

We have them here at work, our Battalion Chiefs drive Silverados with bed extenders. They are big, bulky and VERY heavy. You lose a ton of space installing them and as I said before, they weigh a ton, so your gas mileage will suffer as will the ride of your truck. IMO, they are a cool idea, and only useful for a work type truck, 3/4 ton or larger. Not the best idea for a 1/2 ton happy homeowner truck.

Larry At

I live just north of the North Hills. Thanks for the advice. Sounds like all caps get hot but trying to weight all the options.