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Contemplating a topper

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Tracker, Mar 10, 2016.

  1. Apr 10, 2017 at 2:40 PM
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    I love shells.

    This one is a snugtop XV. Reinforced top, coat hanger, fishing rod holder, led interior lights.

    What I really like about this particular model is that the screens slide open as well as the windows. Comes in super handy for the dogs or hauling stuff that won't fit in the bed. Just slide it all open and stick it through. The front window flips up and stays open with hydraulics so I can open that for the dogs to get more airflow, too. Much better than some options like removing the window or when it flips down which is only useful for cleaning.

     
  2. Apr 10, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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  3. Apr 21, 2017 at 9:20 PM
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    That thing is all shell!
     
  4. May 18, 2017 at 10:03 PM
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  5. May 19, 2017 at 6:44 AM
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  6. May 19, 2017 at 7:36 AM
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    ARE overland series. Love it! Got my go rhino bumpers installed with my 9500lbs smittybilt!

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  7. May 19, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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    Happy with my ARE Z....

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  8. May 19, 2017 at 8:13 AM
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    They are for young bad asses and for the bad asses disguised as old guys!

    I put a 3 piece tonneau on mine for now and will buy a hard shell camper for it right before we move to Alaska.
     
  9. May 19, 2017 at 11:48 AM
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    Your truck looks a lot like mine. Can you post a couple more angles of it? I am still debating lol
     
  10. May 27, 2017 at 3:35 PM
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    How do you like the Go Rhino bumpers? I'm thinking about getting the front and rear from go rhino.
     
  11. May 27, 2017 at 3:37 PM
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    I like them. Just a FYI the rear bumper is a pain to install since you have to modify your hitch. The directions aren't that great either but nothing you cant figure out.
     
  12. May 27, 2017 at 3:39 PM
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    Don't do it!
     
  13. May 27, 2017 at 3:39 PM
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    Do you have any more pictures of your truck with the bumpers. I'm new to this website and wasn't sure if you had like an album or something to view more pictures of your truck.
     
  14. May 27, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    how come?
     
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  15. May 27, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    Yes I'm also curious.
     
  16. May 27, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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  18. May 27, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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    I have the same topper on my work truck and it's built very well. Great seals and no leaks. Do you have the led lighting along the inside?
     
  19. May 27, 2017 at 4:18 PM
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    Lmao that was going to be my ammo for my next post.
     
  20. May 28, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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    I found a good deal on a used ARE Z series with options. Has led lights in ceiling and the optional e-lock that locks with your factory keyfob.

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  21. May 28, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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    How much ?!
     
  22. May 28, 2017 at 2:44 PM
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    About $900 when I was done with wiring
     
  23. May 28, 2017 at 5:43 PM
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    were you able to upload a couple more pics from all angles of your front and rear bumper for me.
     
  24. May 28, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    Hold the Line! If you are not holding the line, abandon your ship. Destruction is inevitable without more to hold the line!
    @Almaboy you are correct. Toppers are certainly not my thing, but if they are your thing I hold nothing against you. They just detract from my truck's utility. I cannot load a 4wheeler in the back if I have a topper. However i would not mind having one for a "camping trip".
     
  25. May 28, 2017 at 7:13 PM
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    Oh, i wasn't offended. I don't have one on this truck. I've had them in the past and they were great "most" of the time. I couldn't load anything big in the back without removing and i didn't have anywhere to store it when i removed it. Out of the 4 trucks i've had one on 2. This truck will not be seeing one...ever. I didn't need it as often as i thought so i put a tonneau and a bed rack...both easily removed and stored and gives me much more versatility.

    I'm not opposed to them...they just aren't for me anymore. My first truck got one because i was living out of it. I don't need to any longer and i'm too old to try to attempt that lifestyle any longer
     
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  26. May 28, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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    That is a nice looking truck... even with the topper. haha
     
  27. May 28, 2017 at 11:03 PM
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    Yes I do...they are the best
     
  28. May 29, 2017 at 12:25 PM
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    Toppers are good for when you take your woman to the drive in. I had a topper with tinted windows on my 95 Toyota pick up. Couldn't tell you what movie we saw.
     
  29. May 29, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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    I had a shell on my O2 Dodge ram. I was able to get my TRX 450 in and underneath the shell. It was a six-foot bed. The only way I could get it in there was if I removed the tailgate temporarily and loosened the handlebars and rolled them back. Then it would fit right inside. Reinstall the tailgate and shut the glass. I actually really liked that set up because I could hop in the fast lane on riding trips and meet my friends out at the spot. And my gear was safe inside.
     
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  30. May 30, 2017 at 12:16 PM
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    Picking mine up tomorrow! Snugtop Rebel with the Sportsman's package. Give a place for the dog to travel, keep gear secure/dry and a place to sleep if need be. Still debating buying another off road trailer vs putting a roof rack/RTT on the shell.

    Also my $.02 is that utility trailers can be had nowadays so inexpensively that (if you have room for one around your house) you can move/haul anything you want and keep the truck bed for other things.
     
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