Truck Caps

[sleepingbear]

Does anyone here have a truck cap or have helped put one together. Would like to hear your experiences. Thanks

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Do you mean a bed cover or a cab high shell?

 

[sleepingbear]

Do you mean a bed cover or a cab high shell?

The cab high shells that come in a crate and you put them together

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I had no idea. That one in the picture looks great. What is it made of?
I had a fiberglass topper on a pickup many years ago. I didn't like them because anything I want to get out always seemed to be in the front part of it LOL! I have a flip up bed cover (in 4 pieces that folds up) that I like really well.

 

[sleepingbear]

I had no idea. That one in the picture looks great. What is it made of?
I had a fiberglass topper on a pickup many years ago. I didn't like them because anything I want to get out always seemed to be in the front part of it LOL! I have a flip up bed cover (in 4 pieces that folds up) that I like really well.

Yeah, that's what is appealing about this one it has access on both sides. They are made of aluminum or stainless steel; I need one that also has vents or sliders in the side widows for hauling dogs. I have found three that fit that need. They have all kinds of options for Molle attachments.

 

[ScottR]

Yeah, I have never done that. However, it might be what I do if I don't do the Excursion/Suburban thing in the other thread.

 

[Timber Stalker]

Ive hunted out of the back of my truck a lot over the years. I have a Leer canopy that the windows on the side flip up. It’s not a bad way to go and be super mobile.

 

[sleepingbear]

I got quotes for a Leer and A.R.E and they were around $4000 to start. Having side access is really nice since inevitably you need something in the front. I do try to pack for that occasion though. Thanks for your input! I may very well end up with one.

 

[Timber Stalker]

Damn! I only paid $11,500 for the truck with the canopy back in 2008. Stuff is stupid expensive now

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Damn! I only paid $11,500 for the truck with the canopy back in 2008. Stuff is stupid expensive now

Damn! I only paid $11,500 for the truck with the canopy back in 2008. Stuff is stupid expensive now

Yep....you can easily spend over $100,000 on a truck and cabover camper.

 

[Timber Stalker]

I think I’ll keep my old stuff, got it all for around $20,000

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

In 1975 I bought a new Chevy 3/4 , 4x4 pickup AND a new custom built cabover camper for around $8,000. I know it was a long time ago, but at the same time I was buying a home and I owned a 24" trailer boat. ........and I still saved money.

 

[Timber Stalker]

It’s too bad they’ve overcomplicated modern day vehicles if I could buy one without all the electronic BS on them I would consider it, but all I really want power windows and AC. The rest is pure excess.

 

[Timber Stalker]

I rented a Ford SUV last winter for a trip and it would vibrate when I got too close to the fog line. It took me about 50 miles to figure out what the hell was wrong with it. I hate when a car tries to tell me how to drive.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I was recently thinking about getting rid of my F350 diesel 4x4 crew cab now that I am selling my travel trailer. I was considering a f150 or a Ranger. The only transmission you can get is a 10 speed. It is always hunting and shifting gears so you get the best mileage per the computer. All the extras are prepackaged, so if I don't want something (like the better sound system) you can't just eliminate only it from the package.
I am going to keep my F350 until I die or they take my license away from me. (I am almost 85 and I just renewed it for another 5 years!!!)