I have a top of the line Snug Top, carpeted with a matching BedRug and a futon - makes a nice area to sleep in. I also tucked some blue led's up under the bed rail.

Better than watching Craig's list is to call all your local dealers. The one by me has probably about 50 or 60 used toppers but they aren't listed online.

 

Take a look at ARE tops as well, i'm convinced of the Z series. Though to be honest the accessories are crap from ARE. Just an alternate to Leer

 

Thanks. Snugtops aren't offered in my area. The closest dealership is several hundred miles away

I'll have to give the dealers a call though. Thanks for the idea.

 

I love my Z Series. Also, look at used trucks. Find a used truck on CL with a cap and throw an offer at him on just the cap, might score a nice deal.

 

The Z-Series does look slick. But it's about the equivalent of the Leer 100XL, for $200+ more dollars.


One thing I've really noticed, the back window of the A.R.E. Z-series is very highly angled, more so than the Leer cars.

I am unsure if I like this look better, but I wonder if the more angled back helps reduce wind resistance, making for better MPG.
The difference is probably too small to notice though.

 

I'm sure there is no appreciable difference in mileage. My dad had a Leer with a lot of issues. Also I dislike the exposed hinges in the rear glass of the Leer. The ARE is sleek and I am very happy with the quality and paint match.

 

I have a century cap, poor quality! 1st one didn't fit and color was off, returned immediaty! Second one had front window leak, rear window doesn't lock properly and fit isn't weather tight. Century is made by leer but is lower quality. $1600 price tag is stiff, stay away from century!

 

I was told Snug Top was pretty much west of the Mississippi.

 

I'm in mpls too. Fun weather, eh? I have a leer and it's nice. Fits well and doesn't leak. Drop down front window is cleaned twice a year. Back window on topper gets opaque in winter weather. Like black so you need to clean it every few days in winter slop.

 

Also, i gotta say, thanks for the pic here. It's good to see how a full size bed will actually fit. I'm pretty sure this is exactly how we are going to go about camping.
Clothes in the forward left and right corner, cooler and a tub for firewood in the rearward right and left corner, Tub gets taken out at the camp spot and shoes get left there.
Everything else (Food and tools mostly) goes behind the front seats.