2014 Super Duty LWB SRW, I'm in the market for a truck topper. I don't know if I'm in the right thread for this topic, but one of my jobs is a part-time/on-call rural mail carrier. I'd like to find the right topper to where I can haul mail and parcels in the back of my truck when I'm working for the Post Office. Plus, I could use the said truck topper for camping as well. I know nothing about truck toppers, what brands to get, and what brands to stay away from. I'd prefer to buy new topper for $1,500 or less, they probably cost more $1,500? And, I use my truck with gooseneck trailers so any topper I get needs to be easily removable. So, if there's anyone out there that's an expert on truck toppers, let me know. Prices, quality, and ease of removabllity is what need to know. I might even be intersted in one of those canvas toppers, but it needs to be weather tight, and long lasting, not really wanting a tonneau cover set-up.

 

Because you want to be able to remove it easily, I'd recommend sticking with an aluminum topper. I used one years ago and had 6 'C' clamps holding it onto the rail. When I needed to remove it, I took off the clamps, stood up inside the topper and, supporting the weight on my neck and shoulders, walked the topper off the end of the truck.
Of course, if you have the space, you could rig a block and tackle to lift the topper clear and drive out from under it. In which case, the sky's the limit on what kind you choose.

 

the fiberglass types do weight 200 to 300 pounds...

most brands are Good...

almost all are clamped on ... so minimum time to remove.
2 extra strong hands are very helpful.

Canvas types... do not work for long.. and LOOK very Strange..

 

I have owed 3 Leer caps for various Ford trucks.
Happy with each, but didn't take them off often.
Pat

 

I also have a Leer and rarely take it off. Mine on my Nissan Titan does not use clamps. I have OEM rails under the bedsides that the topper attaches to with bolts. If Ford has rails then the installer will use them, otherwise, clamps.

My Leer 100QX was around $2k, but it is not a bare bones or entry level model.

In the winter, camping in the bed of a pickup can be very cold. In my opinion, colder than in a tent. But I've spent a few nights in my bed and the topper at least keeps out most of the wind. A truck bed is very drafty unless you seal it up.

 

The coldest I have ever camped in one of my first trucks was -20 degrees and it was much better in the canopy with a dog than out by the fire under the stars...... Put blankets/carpet under for insulation and lots over the top of the down sleeping bag.
Beautiful ice crystals all over the inside of the canopy when I woke up.....

 

Yep. I have found that leaving a couple windows cracked helps a bit, but I still get a good amount of condensation.