ARE Truck cap: what’s it worth

[amassi]

I have a 6.5’ ARE truck cap in good condition
Fits ford f150 6.5’ beds
Seals are water tight but the window frames have some cracking and some of the carpet liner was removed by a Labrador. Purely cosmetic
Otherwise great shape and does what it’s supposed to do
I’m going to sell it but have no idea what it might be worth.
Anyone have a ballpark


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[2muchhp]

Year depending a nice shape one In my neck of the woods , maybe $250

 

[amassi]

It’s a 2015 but was repainted in 2020


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[Backyard]

$175. And help the guy load it.


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[Macintosh]

Is this a ARE fiberglass cap? New these are well north of $2000. In my zip code, for a common recent-model truck, these are worth a LOT more than $200. Also, parts and repair are available if thats a sticking point.
As described it sounds like its pretty beat up. These go within a day or two from craigslist at $500-750 around me. In really good condition they will fetch over $1000. $200 gets you a 20+ year old cap without windows that fits a truck that in all likelihood rusted into the ground years ago.

These seem pretty typical, where I live I see similar. Probably depends where you are, too.

Truck topper shell - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist

ARE truck topper shell. Carpet lined, came off of a 2022 Ford F-150, 6.5' bed. Includes the installed Cap Pack, Yakima roof rack and mounting brackets. Look up the Cap Pack, it's a game changer for...

westslope.craigslist.org

Jason topper currently on F150 6.5ft bed - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist

Jason topper sliding side windows solid front window. Added Rhino rack system included Also including carpeted insert for bed of truck with storage on sides $200 extra $700obo

denver.craigslist.org

Eight Foot 8 FT Bed Truck Topper Camper High Tall - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist

This is a great topper for an 8 foot pickup, Silverado, GMC, F150, RAM, universal fit. It’s tall enough to sit upright in a chair, 6 to 8 inches above the cab. I’ve had it camping, fishing, working,...

tallahassee.craigslist.org

ARE CX Camper Topper for 15-20 F150 - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist

I’ve got a ARE CX truck camper shell/topper/canopy for 2015-2020 F150 short bed in really good shape up for sale. Exterior was white color and I sprayed it with bed liner. Carpet inside, fold down...

austin.craigslist.org

Etc.

 

[BravoNovember]

For reference, I paid $1,500 for one used. Near perfect condition + carpet liner in near perfect condition. Mine is a Lakeland, 6.5 foot f150

 

[keystone112]

I’d guess $400 if you have the right buyer. Fits his truck and the color works.

 

[snowymtnwolf]

Super hard to sell (need great luck).

I’ve bought some used in past and tried to sell some in past (when I got a new truck or sold a truck) and they are tough to sell.

They are valuable but so many variables to fit a persons truck. Color, year, length, make/model all have to be perfect for right person.

Can’t ship em or super expensive.

They are valuable and right person will pay - but just hard to find that right person in the right location.

I’ve been tried to essentially give them away at some point and couldn’t even do that

Not trying to discourage you - but just to inform you.

If someone wants it & haggles on price - just TAKE THE MONEY + run


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[keystone112]

FB marketplace or Craig’s List might work.

 

[signing off]

I have bought 2 used over the years. The length, color, etc AND local really drops the value and potential buyers.
I visited a topper and accessories store for the STL area recently. They are who ends up with dealer trade ins since car lots don't usually want the shell on while selling.
My recent ARE shell was bought for $1000 on marketplace and was only 2 years old. The truck I am using had to wait two years until the right one appeared. Very happy with it.

 

[Djacker]

Dealers in my area pay only $400 for used toppers, you could maybe get $600 on marketplace.

 

[86indy]

Depends what state you’re in. Seems anywhere that gets snow prices will go up as fall and winter demand increases.

It really depends on the condition of the cap but the if it’s a more streamlined one that matches the body lines $500-800 and the generic caps $100-300 in my area.


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[5MilesBack]

Super hard to sell (need great luck).

I've been searching for the right one for my 2016 Tundra 6.5'. And they seem to sell immediately when they pop up. I've seen maybe two dozen over the last 2+ years, and they're gone quickly. There was one up in Windsor a couple years ago that matched my paint and he sold his for $2k the day he listed it. I've even tried to buy them off used trucks listed for sale. And the sellers don't budge.

The short bed Tundra toppers are like a dime a dozen though, lots of those around. Those and older generations.

 

[lil' bear]

I bought my current fiberglass cap for 175 and sold my old aluminum one for 100.

 

[ceejay]

I would think $400-$500.

 

[RS_Non-Res]

I got an offer for $250 for the 6-1/2-foot ARE cap on my 2013 F150 and didn't bother returning the email. It would "cost" me more than that to pull it off the truck. Those things are heavy. I might pay up to half the new price even if the color didn't match.

 

[Mojave]

I have rattle canned them black to kind of match better. Multiple times.