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Hey guys, opinions please
puttung a cap on my truck, what are the thoughts? Brand? Model? Accessories? Must haves? I use the vehicle to head north on the weekends with my Wife, 2 kids and 2 GSPs.
I see LEER, Jason industries and century caps are at the dealers around here.
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Installed a "cigarette lighter" style outlet back close to the tailgate which allowed us to plug in a fan during warmer weather when we had the dogs in the back.
I don't think that they function differently across most manufactures, your choice would most likely be based on colour, shape, utility etc. There really isn't much that can go wrong with them. The price point is probably pretty close across the suppliers.
Having said that I have always had Leer's, but mainly because they come with the truck when I buy them:) Never had a problem beyond normal wear, it's just a Fiberglas box after all. I like to have air flow windows to keep down the moisture inside.
Hawk truck caps just east of Brantford on hwy 2, and Windmill truck caps in Elora has new and used. I have no personal experience with either, but know guys that have bought from both and they seem happy.
Sliding back window if you have one on your truck , also great for cleaning back window on truck. Sliding side windows and double door handles and locks on back door.
Look at having the butterfly opening side windows for easier assess to dog crates and ventilation when not in transit. Also front sliding window if your truck is equipped with a rear opening window. Roof racks if you carry a canoe or small boat.
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I got a Hawk for my truck this summer. Called a few places, but they were the cheapest (for new) and easiest to deal with. $1250 and they had it to me in under a week when I told them I was headed out to Colorado and wanted it for the trip. Good local company from my one experience with them.
I've been happy with the build quality so far though the build quality is likely a little more refined on the more expensive brands. Here's the best pick I have.
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Windmill in elora ...good guys and run a good operation..bought my tonneau cover off them and may be lookin at a cap from them next year....they install it right when ye pick it up...new and used and tons of options.
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Originally Posted by Swamp donk
Hawk caps in Brantford, cheapest around at $1250 installed taxes in. Nice guys to deal with. Had my cap already built they put it on in an hour all wired up and ready to go. You can also get different windows in the future if you want and the top is already reinforced for roof racks if that is in future plans. Give them a call.
got mine from windmill in elora.
used leer for half the price of new.
give em a call or maybe check their website.
mine doesn't have a front slider, but have thought about adding it.
can get it for approx. $135 from dealer.
when I was looking to buy mine, I found that Leer and ARE had the best reputations.
+1 for Hawk in Brantford.
They actually let me rent one two seasons in a row for moose hunting...
Great fella to deal with..
The Hawk caps that I have had 3 of them , all started to leak around the side windows, they Leer we have now 8 plus years has been the best, no leaks of any type and the back tailgate is the best made in the business.
Like my Leer, got the fold out front window option. Just flip 2 clips and the window tips in and down so you can clean both the topper and rear window of the truck. ( I don't have a slider) Also got tinted windows for the sides and back so it's harder for the midnite shoppers to see what I have in the bed.
if you're looking at century or leer they normally have a coupon on their site for free upgrades or some cash off. they are both made by the same company and the new century caps are coming out of the leer plant.
Leer has always been the go for trucks in my family
Just out of curiosity, how expensive are they to rent? It might interest me for exactly the same reasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pijetro
Just noticed another source for used caps the other day. A local used truck dealership has a pile of caps around back for sale. Apparently they get stripped off the incoming trucks and sold separately. Good as new and 1/2 the price.
Might also be a place to look at to rent one for a few days.....most car dealers like to make money where they can :)
I've got a Raider. No complaints. I agree with other posters that if your truck has rear slider to get window at front of cap. We would let the air flow through for the dogs on hot days. I also had a roof rack for aluminum boat. Cap is ten years old now and still going strong. Dogs loved the cap over the crates.