Truck Camper Shells

CCH

WKR
Joined
Mar 10, 2017
Messages
450
Location
Colorado
After waiting for six months for an RSI, I gave up. My dealer couldn't make any promises and he had given up on expecting any realistic update from RSI. Also, if one comes in damaged or with the wrong parts (they are packaged separately), get ready to start you wait over. If you are getting one for a Tacoma or Gladiator, that is probably less of a problem, but for anything else, you're taking a chance. I ended up with another A.R.E., this one an HD version. I am totally happy with it other than the price. They are all ridiculous at this point if you're buying new.
 
Joined
Aug 12, 2020
Messages
416
Location
New Mexico
I paid $3200 for the top of the line Snugtop with all the bells and whistles in 2020 and I thought that was steep. Guess I’m glad I bought it when I did.
 

cfdjay

WKR
Joined
Feb 21, 2016
Messages
606
I learned the hard way about how expensive these damn things are. I had ideas of buying one used and getting it painted if necessary....slight problem. I bought a new body style trail boss. New body styles don't have many used truck caps. I ended up dropping the $4500 on a LEER.
 

WoodBow

WKR
Joined
Jul 21, 2015
Messages
1,869
I learned the hard way about how expensive these damn things are. I had ideas of buying one used and getting it painted if necessary....slight problem. I bought a new body style trail boss. New body styles don't have many used truck caps. I ended up dropping the $4500 on a LEER.
I'm in the same boat. I have owned a trail boss since they first came out. I am constantly cruising marketplace and they are super rare to pop up. When they do they are still $1700+
 

Historybuff

Lil-Rokslider
Joined
Jan 28, 2017
Messages
169
I have a Ranch topper and love it. It's the only topper I've ever owned tho, so I can't compare it to anything.
 
Joined
Jan 26, 2021
Messages
1,757
Location
Oregon
Id go with the RSI smartcap if i had to do it over, wasnt available for my truck at the time. I have an ARE and its nice enough that i wouldnt go out and replace it tho
 

joeyf1986

FNG
Joined
Dec 6, 2021
Messages
21
RSI Smartcap are alright if you only stay in warmer climates. Had one before...locks freezing all the time, and also no way to secure close from the inside. Real nice build quality though
 

2rsquared

Lil-Rokslider
Joined
Jan 29, 2018
Messages
208
Location
Texas
Instead of finding an old, used one and painting it...I wonder if getting it vinyl "wrapped" would be better. Maybe help it with leaking???
 
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