Camper Shell Question...
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Camper Shell Question...
I have a question for everyone with camper shells and anyone else who has an opinion on this. I am looking at a shell and it does not have carpet in the inside. Is it a nice thing to have carpet or not a big deal? Is it a deal breaker not to have carpet? The cap is in good shape otherwise. Your opinions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason
Thanks,
Jason
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I'm on the hunt for one that's as high as the cab..no raised areas. PLUS, I want all three windows to lift open...none of this crappy side sliders.
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I have carpet on my aluminum cap.
Personally, I think the carpet adds insulation as well. I noticed it was warmer in the back when I used it for camping this summer then to be sleeping in a tent. Then again, there were other reasons that shall not be named for the warmth .
I like the mid rise series for the room and the looks, but that's me personally. My next cap will be the MX series.
And you can get carpeting done at any dealer of caps.
Also, older bed styles were different. The cap I have for my truck was from a 96 Ranger. It flares out at the cab side of the bed, making it look ridiculous, and also harder then hell to install.
Personally, I think the carpet adds insulation as well. I noticed it was warmer in the back when I used it for camping this summer then to be sleeping in a tent. Then again, there were other reasons that shall not be named for the warmth .
I like the mid rise series for the room and the looks, but that's me personally. My next cap will be the MX series.
And you can get carpeting done at any dealer of caps.
Also, older bed styles were different. The cap I have for my truck was from a 96 Ranger. It flares out at the cab side of the bed, making it look ridiculous, and also harder then hell to install.
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One thing I wonder, though, is if they used a normal carpet glue, or if they had to use a different type for the fiberglass? Maybe ask a local dealer.
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Trigger has a sweet one and I got mine cuz it lines up with body just like his, smooth and clean look to it. The carpet detail is so minute that you shouldn't care. Unless you're a neat freak about the bed of a pickup truck
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I like Brians old truck. It looks real clean witht the new matchin cap.
But the cost difference on a new cap compared to a used one is huge. New cap = $1200-$1400. Used cap = $200-$400.
I got mine used with the carpet kit for $400 on craigslist. Then got it as close to color matched as possible. And i actually sleep in the back of my truck more often than i ever thought i would, and am really glad i have the carpet in the back. Im sure if you find a cap you could use some good spray on glue and put up your own carpet and build yourself storage underneath. It def worth it in my opinion.
X2 on the cap that is taller than your cab, dont do it, the extra head room would be nice but i think it looks funny and if you ever want to add a roof rack you cant do it with that. keep us posted.
But the cost difference on a new cap compared to a used one is huge. New cap = $1200-$1400. Used cap = $200-$400.
I got mine used with the carpet kit for $400 on craigslist. Then got it as close to color matched as possible. And i actually sleep in the back of my truck more often than i ever thought i would, and am really glad i have the carpet in the back. Im sure if you find a cap you could use some good spray on glue and put up your own carpet and build yourself storage underneath. It def worth it in my opinion.
X2 on the cap that is taller than your cab, dont do it, the extra head room would be nice but i think it looks funny and if you ever want to add a roof rack you cant do it with that. keep us posted.