looking for advice on a truck topper

Gotta go with the ARE. They are pretty tough, they can stand up to our group of bozos...

I got the ARE for mine also. I kept the tailgate, not the double doors in the back. Lift doors on both sides with a window on the passenger side only. That makes it easier pulling out in traffic at an angle. A window on the drivers side really serves no purpose.

I can send pictures if you like.

James

Love my diamondback with the linex coating. Not cheap, but it is great!

I went with a SnugTop for my last one. Same setup I always get, with side doors that double latch, and a double latch rear window. It does the job for what I need.

Always bought ARE for my other trucks, but this was a bit cheaper. The ARE seems much better quality in the locks, door hinges, and the rear light assembly. If I ever get another one, I'll go back to ARE

Pickupspecialties makes a great diamondback survey truck special

DiamondBack has many options for different sized and shaped openings

Both are strong enough to put an ATV on top

A regular camper shell is great if it has the side hinged windows that lift up like the tail gate window.

http://www.undercoverinfo.com/

if you are looking for a tonneau style these are hard to beat. i like mine.

if you are looking for an actual cap style i like the leer 100RCC.

> Just upgraded to a Dodge 1500 laramie with the big crew cab and need to get a topper on that thing. did a search here and found a few posts, but not much lately. looking at "diamondback" or maybe something lighter.
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> herculoc doesn't build for my truck!

I've seen this on a rig and was contemplating one of these:

http://800toolbox.com/surveyor_pack/surveyor_pack

I have used the Silvershield on all the trucks I have surveyed out of over the years.
http://silvershieldsystem.com/
It allows for easy access to all sides of the truck. But like I said this is the only thing I have used.

If I didn't have the bed I do, that is exactly what I would get!

> I have used the Silvershield on all the trucks I have surveyed out of over the years.
> http://silvershieldsystem.com/
> It allows for easy access to all sides of the truck. But like I said this is the only thing I have used.

How much is a SS now a days? They were very expensive last time I used one and the shipping to get it to you was like $600.

I use the UnderCover SE on my truck (2007 Chevrolet 1500).

http://undercoverinfo.com/new_se.php

here is what I just ordered for my Dodge Laramie. with the black coating. can't wait!

http://www.diamondbackcovers.com/270/