Truck cap pics
12-22-2012, 11:10 AM
#21
Senior Member
I agree. The other thing is used they sell cheap. If I had an older truck I could of picked up a few in nice shape for around $500.
Thought about one of these - http://www.truckcandy.com/TC/Softopper/Softopper.htm not much for 'real' security but just to keep things dry and covered vs dealing with a tarp...
Thought about one of these - http://www.truckcandy.com/TC/Softopper/Softopper.htm not much for 'real' security but just to keep things dry and covered vs dealing with a tarp...
12-22-2012, 11:35 PM
#22
Junior Member
I installed a Leer 180 on my truck. It works great and was reasonably priced at $1600. I didn't have a bunch of options installed. I wanted the removable front window and an interior light. It came standard with sliding windows and screens. I was choosing between ARE but went with Leer because I liked the heavy duty rear frame and the dual locking handles which will be useful for farm use. I also opted for no liner because I want to be able to hose out the interior.
12-22-2012, 11:48 PM
#23
Senior Member
Here's the thing most brands are owned by T.A.G - Truck Accessories Group, but depending on the options you want you have to go to different brands.
http://www.truckgroup.com/Brands
I bought an almost fully loaded Century High C w/the Outdoorsman package, paid more than what I wanted, but shopping for a bit everything was priced within ~$200, but the best deal was $2300 installed w/tax for all the options I wanted.
Lights front and back, however if you get light make sure you specify exactly how you want those powered. I got a front replaceable battery light and a rear hardwire light, but they hardwired it to my parking lights. Had I known that I would have gotten another replaceable battery type light, but now I will likely hardwire it up to the truck's battery. Rails for a THULE rack, pet screens, carpet lined, overhead interior storage, fishing rod holders, clothes hanger, front slide and pop out cab window.
I had a Raider on my 95 and that was a great topper. Had it for like 10 yrs with no issues. Unfortunately there wasn't a nearby Raider dealer otherwise I would have just went went another Raider. I paid ~$1200 for that one, but it only had one hardwired light, installed two more later and a front slide and drop down window. The drop down/pop out is nice for cleaning and keeping rearview visibility up.
Now one other thing, I had some road noise show up after having my topper installed - details and fix - https://www.f150forum.com/f38/excess...ll-add-183561/
I also added the 6" custom built bed box for other storage and such - http://bedslideoutdrawers.com/truck_bed_boxes.html
*Here's another thread on truck tops - https://www.f150forum.com/f38/leer-c...f-150s-161791/
http://www.truckgroup.com/Brands
I bought an almost fully loaded Century High C w/the Outdoorsman package, paid more than what I wanted, but shopping for a bit everything was priced within ~$200, but the best deal was $2300 installed w/tax for all the options I wanted.
Lights front and back, however if you get light make sure you specify exactly how you want those powered. I got a front replaceable battery light and a rear hardwire light, but they hardwired it to my parking lights. Had I known that I would have gotten another replaceable battery type light, but now I will likely hardwire it up to the truck's battery. Rails for a THULE rack, pet screens, carpet lined, overhead interior storage, fishing rod holders, clothes hanger, front slide and pop out cab window.
I had a Raider on my 95 and that was a great topper. Had it for like 10 yrs with no issues. Unfortunately there wasn't a nearby Raider dealer otherwise I would have just went went another Raider. I paid ~$1200 for that one, but it only had one hardwired light, installed two more later and a front slide and drop down window. The drop down/pop out is nice for cleaning and keeping rearview visibility up.
Now one other thing, I had some road noise show up after having my topper installed - details and fix - https://www.f150forum.com/f38/excess...ll-add-183561/
I also added the 6" custom built bed box for other storage and such - http://bedslideoutdrawers.com/truck_bed_boxes.html
*Here's another thread on truck tops - https://www.f150forum.com/f38/leer-c...f-150s-161791/
Buck
12-23-2012, 11:40 AM
#24
Originally Posted by kjo43
ARE Z series, I think it was about 1900 with the roof rack and power lock option. Never regretted the purchase.
A cap is perfect for what your going to be doing, add a bed rug and you're golden.
A cap is perfect for what your going to be doing, add a bed rug and you're golden.
01-11-2013, 09:56 PM
#26
Senior Member
That looks great.
Just ordered the same Leer Canopy with auto lock, also getting the bedrug put in, wheel well storage box and led lights as I read the dome light is not the best. Read quite a few reviews on here about Leer and ARE and really it was the dealer experience that made me choose the Leer as I do not think there are a lot of differences, also when I left the ARE dealer store I noticed on his truck the trim at the base of the Canopy was hanging off, not a great sales feature.
I am going to miss the look without the canopy but it is the most practical option for me and the family.
Do you have the step on the tailgate and if so is the lid of the canopy beefed up to go over the top?
Just ordered the same Leer Canopy with auto lock, also getting the bedrug put in, wheel well storage box and led lights as I read the dome light is not the best. Read quite a few reviews on here about Leer and ARE and really it was the dealer experience that made me choose the Leer as I do not think there are a lot of differences, also when I left the ARE dealer store I noticed on his truck the trim at the base of the Canopy was hanging off, not a great sales feature.
I am going to miss the look without the canopy but it is the most practical option for me and the family.
Do you have the step on the tailgate and if so is the lid of the canopy beefed up to go over the top?
01-12-2013, 01:37 AM
#27
Pricing. These things are freakin' expensive. The other link has people getting their tops for sub $2k. Every dealer I've spoken with for both the ARE Z and the Leer 100XL are low to mid $2k. And I even live in the same state, California, that Leer are made, in fact about 50 miles away and I can't get pricing less than $2k. I even called the local states that have no sales tax and I'm getting the same exact pricing so, there is something definitely going on with pricing. I had an ARE on my last truck, 05 Dodge, and I only paid $1700, loved it, did have the plastic latch handle break on me twice, which ARE replaced once for free and the other time I paid for. I like the looks of both the ARE and Leer but, Seems like the pricing on these things is crazy.
01-12-2013, 08:44 AM
#28
I am happy with my Leer. Around here the ARE is not as prevalent and parts and service would have taken longer if something needs to be looked at. But very happy with the Leer and it is great putting stuff in the back and not hvaing to worry about the elements or getting blown out