Truck Caps
Soon I will purchase a cap for my 2010 Toyota Tundra, I'm looking at two different brands. Does anyone have any input good/bad on either one. The actual caps I'm looking at I listed below.
LEER-----model # 100XQ or A.R.E.-----model # Z Series They seem to be very similar in style, as far as price of each I haven't even looked into it, I have experience with A.R.E. with a hardcover tonneau, the LEER dealer is near my home, the nearest A.R.E. dealer is roughly 50 miles from me |
I can whole heartedly recommend the ARE series and here is why. I researched quite some time before I bought.
I got the biggest cap I could and still get in my garage. I looked at the Z series but wnet with the MX series with the front top cap window gave me that and more head room. I also had the shop windows put on both sides that have screened slide bys in them a plus. A real plus reaching items in front of the box. Shop windows open just like the back window and are lockable. I have one key for all T type handles. I use mine to handle dog crates and to be able to be away from the street side to open kennel doors is a plus and safe too. The front slide window folds down for complete cleaning and is easy to put back up without crawling in the box as I use the shop windows on the sides, The handles and locking hardware are metal and not plastic. I saw far to many Leer Caps with some type of crack or two especially around the window handle. I had a set of Yakima roof racks installed which go off and on easily. To the inside of the cap I had it carpeted or lined as I put dogs back there. It cleans easily and I use a garden hose. The under side of two roof rack mounts I added a galvanized garage door handle bolted in place to hang hunting and rain coats. I have beat the crap out of this cap now 4 yrs and it is still new looking! It was color coded to the color of my truck which is a F150. TIP - as it might still work - check out ARE webs or on line and look for a 50 buck coupon or special offers! JW |
I went looking and found this link
75 buck off and free carpet liner with CX or MX series (125 buck value!) http://www.4are.com/product/rebate.php JW |
2008 Tundra. Leer cap but I can't remember what model. It was the top of the line with carpet interior and hinges that are on the inside. It's been a good cap for me. Rarely I'll get a little water in from washing it with a power washer. Definitely get a removable front window.
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