looking a new camp shell
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From: Colorado
looking a new camp shell
I'm looking a new camper shell for my 08 screw, anyone have any good suggestions? i've looked at the leer camp shells, kinda like them. i figure i can lock up the back of my truck, keep people from using the back of my truck as a trash can, when i'm out! really hate that!!! but i can lock up my stuff with no worries, tools, hunting stuff, but any suggestion would be great.
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From: Cherokee Co. GA.
I have a LEER hanging in my barn (if needed)
very easy to get open when locked, I would'nt put anything valueable in there that can be seen
I always left mine unlocked
some have latch handel on each side
LEER - about $1000 for cab high, which i think looks best
PITA if you dont load right as you will be crawling around bent over cussing to find something
extremaly hot in summer
very easy to get open when locked, I would'nt put anything valueable in there that can be seen
I always left mine unlocked
some have latch handel on each side
LEER - about $1000 for cab high, which i think looks best
PITA if you dont load right as you will be crawling around bent over cussing to find something
extremaly hot in summer
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Check out Eagle-Quality Fiberglass Products. I have an Eagle cap on my F-150 and love it. My buddy has a Leer on his truck and when he's pulling the trailer or running down the highway he can't keep both latches latched even when locked. I have the Eagle Maverick on my truck. It's about 4" taller than the cab. It's my second one. I had one on my F250 also. Never had a problem with it coming unlatched going down the road. The salesman at the factory where I bought it stood on one that was not finished on the shop floor and there was no flex at all. He weighed in at about 220 lbs I would guess. Very good quality at a reasonable price. I picked mine up at the factory for $1000 with a fold-in front window and LED third brake light for options. Most of the rest that I looked at were a little more money and not quite as rugged. And I live in Northern Indiana where most of the caps are made. Ive owned ARE, Jason, Covercraft, and a Leer besides the Eagle cap I now own, and the Eagle is by far the best I've owned.
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From: Culleoka TN
Have you looked at tanneau covers they are much cheaper than campers, still lockable, and look way better imo. But then again I have always hated campers especially ones that sit higher than the cab looks awful to me.
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From: Cherokee Co. GA.
FYI
I have my top on rope & pully system for ease of removal, I made the mistake of covering it with one of those blue tarps, I blame that on the reason, the fiberglass got tiny bubbels/blisters
if you do want to cover it use a breathable material
I have my top on rope & pully system for ease of removal, I made the mistake of covering it with one of those blue tarps, I blame that on the reason, the fiberglass got tiny bubbels/blisters
if you do want to cover it use a breathable material
