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01-29-2015, 01:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Classic
2007 25' International CCD
1993 32' Excella
Largo
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 355
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We have an ARE We traded in our Roll n lock when we went from the 5th wheel to our present AS. Have no idea of the cost, but if I were to guess, somewhere around 1300. Very happy with the product.
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2015 GMC Denali 2500, 4x4, Duramax diesel, Topper, Pro Pride 3 P, Sendel 16" with Michelin LTs, one Yellow Labrador Retriever (AS security)
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01-29-2015, 02:51 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
Sioux City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 5
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I like our ARE with a walk in door and lift up hatch. It's very handy, clears the hitch and I don't have to reach over a tailgate. No leaks and plenty of headroom. It came on pickup so I'm not sure what it costs. Really good color match.
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01-29-2015, 05:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 28' Flying Cloud
Brandenburg
, Kentucky
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 898
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Same Here
Quote:
Originally Posted by acstokes
I've had an A.R.E. for over a year now and am very pleased with it. No leaks.
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I've had several A.R.E truck cap and have been very happy with the quality of material and craftsmanship. Just looked into the cost of an A.R.E spec'ed out for a 2015 F250, just incase I get a new truck.
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01-29-2015, 05:58 PM
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Slowpoke
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 255
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This is our second ARE cap, painted to match, top o' the heap - full glass back door, smooth side glass with rear sections that open (just for ventilation), hinged front window, interior "rat-fur" lining, Yakima rack factory installed, Bedrug from the local dealer, $2500. One leak at first, but tightening the clamps solved it.
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Like the tortoise, travelin' slow with the house on our back
2012 FC27FB "Ted Zeppelin"
2010 Tundra Crewmax Platinum "Silver Rhino"
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01-29-2015, 06:21 PM
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Free Range Human
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Haines
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 736
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Leer and ARE are the only canopies I have seen that I would consider. So far, I've had 3 Leer canopies and one brand X. I had a tree come down on a Leer when it was off the truck, so I cheaped out and bought the brand X. It's junk.
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01-29-2015, 09:19 PM
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Rivet Puller
2003 28' Safari S/O
Atlanta Burbs
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,006
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I currently have the ARE cap and would do so again. It is a fine product and the local dealer offered the best discount among the six I queried. My previous cap was a Leer but it ran about $170 more so ARE won my business.
I have two Great Danes so the bed serves dual duty as cargo space or kennel. I installed the "Bed Rug" liner rather than a spray coating like Line-X. The rug is a dense foam backed marine carpet which is basically impervious to use. The foam follows the ridge and valley contours underneath yet its perfectly flat above so dog feet have traction without twisting and it makes a padded surface.
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01-29-2015, 10:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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I had one Leer, one ARe. zero problems with either.
Bed liner.. buy same place as your 'cap' and make a 'package' deal... there are options like the swing out side windows which can make access to forward area easier.
I built a platform in my truck so I could slide things out.. 2 levels... lost about 3 inches of 'height', in storage capacity, but I could get to stuff in the FRONT of the bed without crawling in over other stuff..
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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01-29-2015, 10:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cwf
I built a platform in my truck so I could slide things out.. 2 levels... lost about 3 inches of 'height', in storage capacity, but I could get to stuff in the FRONT of the bed without crawling in over other stuff..
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A boat hook works good for pushing and pulling gear to and from the front of the bed too.
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"THE OLDER I GET, THE BETTER I WAS"
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01-31-2015, 09:45 AM
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Storm Master
2005 25' Classic
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 177
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This posting reminded me to check Craig's list again for a bed slide. Scored again. Used Joey brand slide in great shape for $100. Will dress it up with tie downs and fresh paint. Repurpose, recycle, being cheap whatever you want to call it. Previous posting on the camper shell I mentioned Linux lining. It is Line-X. Local shop in Austin Texas did it. Looks great and tough as nails. Still hard on the knees though. Now on the hunt for a front replacement bumper for a winch install.....
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01-31-2015, 11:27 AM
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Slowpoke
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 255
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btw, if you get a quote on an ARE shell, ask the dealer about the factory-installed Yakima rack. I paid $250 for the rooftop rails, brackets with locks, and round crossbars. The rails were installed at the factory. If priced separately from a Yakima rack dealer, the same pieces would cost about $450. Great deal. I don't know if it was a promotion at the time I ordered my shell, but it's worth asking about if you're gonna need a roof rack.
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Like the tortoise, travelin' slow with the house on our back
2012 FC27FB "Ted Zeppelin"
2010 Tundra Crewmax Platinum "Silver Rhino"
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01-31-2015, 11:35 AM
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Slowpoke
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 255
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Oh yeah, another btw - because our Tundra is a Crewmax with a 5.5 ft bed, I decided to add a shelf under the cap to maximize my storage space. Cut a piece of 1/2" plywood to fit on the side rails, notched it for the clamps that hold the shell to the bed, screwed a strip of 1x2 along the rear edge to stiffen it, cut a piece of scrap carpet to fit, and shoved it in there, up against the front. The truck has an electric roll-down back window, and the cap has a slider in the front window, so we can reach right through from the cab to the shelf. Very handy!
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Like the tortoise, travelin' slow with the house on our back
2012 FC27FB "Ted Zeppelin"
2010 Tundra Crewmax Platinum "Silver Rhino"
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01-31-2015, 12:04 PM
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1Boyscout
2015 28' International
Edmond
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 125
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Bed topper
I bought a new ARE 12 years ago and have never regretted it. It matches the shape of the hood on my Silverado. It is a cover, only increases the bed height 3-4 inches, and gives a little more height for hauling thing.
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01-31-2015, 12:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Safari FB SE
Pfafftown
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 918
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I bought a Leer for my F250 last year based on my good experience years ago with a Leer cap. The new one did not fit well. The rear hatch glass did not sit all of the way down on the gasket and the cap did not fit evenly on the sides. The dealer gave me a runaround, arguing the fit problem was due to the Ford truck bed not being square. Off to the Ford dealer who took measurements and demonstrated the bed was within 1/8" of being perfectly square. After two weeks of haggling I forced the dealer to take it back and give me a full refund.
Neither of the ARE dealers in town would discount ARE tops so I went to a town 90 miles away to make the purchase. The cap had a small leak and a small scratch when delivered. The dealer fixed the leak and sent the cap back to the factory to be repainted. After six months of use I'm happy with the cap and the dealer service. I particularly like the LED light strip that stretches from front to back and fully illuminates the bed.
I also installed a BedRug to completely line the bed. It is easy to clean and easy on the knees when working under the cap.
The paint match for both the Leer and ARE was excellent.
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Airstream - 2008 Safari 27FB SE (Sweet Pea)
TV - 2022 Ford F350 King Ranch, 6.7 Diesel, 4X4 (Big Red)
WBCCI 3823 - Unit 12 | AIR 48265
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01-31-2015, 01:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 30' Classic
2017 30' Classic
Summerville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 188
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Had an ARE on my last truck. So I went to the same dealer to buy an ARE for my new Dodge Ram 2500. Some small issues and the color did not match. ARE customer service was not helpful and difficult to deal with. Finally sent it back to the factory to be repainted and this time the color matched. It still had some other issues that my dealer is fixing, but they damaged the Yakima rack and are claiming I did the damage and thus far have refused to send me the replacement damaged piece. My dealer tells me, he used to be a Leer Dealer, and all the Camper Shell Dealers are difficult to deal with.??
Good Luck
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02-01-2015, 10:17 AM
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Home of Vortex tuning
2013 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Spearfish
, South Dakota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 614
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I've dropped the local dealer (Havasu) and contacted a dealer in Boulder NV (closer than Phoenix). Got shunted to a junior salesman that insisted that a taller cap will have the same size rear door as a standard, cab high model. ??? really ??
ARE has a online chat feature, I asked about the hinge hight on taller shells,"he will check with the engineers, and get back to me on Monday".
And YES, buying a shell IS an exercise in frustration!!!!
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02-01-2015, 11:06 AM
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#36
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Rivet Master
2007 27' Classic FB
Ridgefield
, Washington
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 580
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We bought a SNUGtop for our 2010 F250. No leaks. Only problem was with the latch which was promptly fixed. We had a Leer on our previous vehicle which leaked when it rained, Living in the pacific northwest, this was problematic as you can imagine. We have the Line-X spray in liner and it has held up well. Previous vehicle was Rhino liner with no problems at all. We also bout something called the BedRug to put in the back. Worth every penny with potential wear and tear on the knees.
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05-17-2015, 10:28 AM
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#37
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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Store stuff in plastic tubs purchased at Home Depot. Drilled holes in the rubs, put rope in and now can pull tubs to the tailgate to unload and just push them back in place. Trying to decide on a cap or not, have vinyl roll up cover now - no security - no height, so can't take all we want with us. Decision time coming soon.
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2020 28' Twin Flying Cloud
2021 F350 6.7 King Ranch
USAF Master Training Instructor (TI) & (MTI)- 68-72
Volunteer K9 Rehabilitator & Trainer
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05-17-2015, 11:06 AM
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#38
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TinCan
2016 30' Classic
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 880
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Leer now has an option called "Leer Locker" which I ordered with my new Cap. It is a slide out locker that is mounted inside roof of the cap. Nice place to store all of those little things. Check out the Leer website and you can get a look see and/or go to YouTube and search for Leer Locker.
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05-17-2015, 06:04 PM
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#39
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Senior Member
2012 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Sparks
, Nevada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,116
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I like my Snugtop
2015 F350 CC 4X4 6.7 Diesel
2010 27FB Silver Cloud "The Silver Spoon"
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06-29-2015, 06:24 PM
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#40
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1 Rivet Member
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 8
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ARE Z. Loving it so far!
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