Truck Caps
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 363
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From: Raleigh, NC
I'm gonna give another ARE vote here. Got it when the truck was a year old and love it still over 5 years latter. Mine sits back a little due to contact with a tree while 4wheeling. I just need to move it back up a little....lol
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Junior User
Joined: Feb 2009
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Thats a very nice lookin truck!!Whats the weight limit on the rack on top?
I was thinking about adding a expedition rack on top with some lights, jack shovel.
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 363
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From: Raleigh, NC
Can't remember what it was at. I used it for a canoe but I did put 10 treated 2x10' 16' long....lol They were wet and heavy as sin.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,215
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From: WV
Mine is made by a small company in WV. It was on the truck when I bought it and I like it alot.
But, if I was buying new, I would probably look into an A.R.E because I've read on a few sites that they offer a rear wiper. I can't find it on their site, but one place that mentions it is here: A.R.E. Truck Cap
I retrofitted a rear wiper from a '94 Explorer onto mine. It wasn't easy but its proved to be worth its weight in gold!
But, if I was buying new, I would probably look into an A.R.E because I've read on a few sites that they offer a rear wiper. I can't find it on their site, but one place that mentions it is here: A.R.E. Truck Cap
I retrofitted a rear wiper from a '94 Explorer onto mine. It wasn't easy but its proved to be worth its weight in gold!
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 363
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From: Raleigh, NC
Here's the site but I didn't see any wiper option.
A.R.E. : Manufacturer of fiberglass pick-up truck caps, truck canopies, tops, toppers, camper shells, hard tonneau covers, work caps and truck accessories.
A.R.E. : Manufacturer of fiberglass pick-up truck caps, truck canopies, tops, toppers, camper shells, hard tonneau covers, work caps and truck accessories.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 754
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From: Cedar Springs,MI
ARE all the way! I've had a top of the line Leer and there rear hatch locking system was junk. This was a Browning edition also. My ARE locks everytime without slamming it shut + the lock works with my key fob lock!! ARE you will not be dissapointed.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Lancaster, Pa.
I had people say it looked like an Excursion from a distance.
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 658
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From: Wayne, PA
I have the ARE like big poppa pump. I absolutely love it. It is not on the truck right now because we are in snow plow season and it makes salting a real PITA. I picked mine up on ebay for $400. It was about 45 minutes away in New Jersey and the color was an exact match. The only thing I wish it had was the Yakima racks on top. Anybody know if they can be added afterwards? My vote is ARE.