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I also ordered an ARE XR, do you have any more pics of yours?
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I also ordered an ARE XR, do you have any more pics of yours?
- Jul 29, 2020
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- 2020 6.7 Lariat Ultimate Sport
- 1979 VW Rabbit (Golf) diesel, 1955 Chevy Belair
Any pics of the rear window before you (very neatly) installed the dog crates? Also, I see a 3rd brake light up there, do the lights from the back of the Cab still work to illuminate the inside of the cap. And the camera??
Thanks, I'm seriously considering this and would appreciate any feedback you have!
Also, love what you've done with the truck!
No pics before, but there is a sight window in the cap. The lights do shine through, don’t have the camera system but I imagine you could see through. There is also a slider on the cap. The bed lights are above my drawer system and they work well for my situation also! Hope this helps.
It looks well built! Are you happy with the fit and finish? Have you leak tested it? Want is the weight of the cap? I would like to see how the rear door looks when closed. Where are these made?
Thanks!
Fit and finish is very good, I did assemble and install myself, they are produced in South Africa. I bought mine from Off-road Alliance.com, they are a US distributer. powder coated Stainless, with a static load of #770 ish.... No official leak test but I have not seen any water inside. Took 4 of us to lift it and place on the bed rails . I would guess just over 300 pounds.
Not a big fan of toppers but this one looks mean and stealth.
- Jul 2, 2020
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- Velocity Blue F350 Diesel with Sport & Ultimate package
- 20 Explorer / 18 Indian Chieftain Limited / 19 Can-Am Defender XMR
@ftchmup that looks sweet. Did you go with any additional options? Like side boxes or anything? How much did that run?
Looking for a flat rack for the roof, want to add some airing lights for the dogs and my old eyes. May get the table that tucks under the roof. Or make a fishing pole holder in that space. Did not opt for any side Windoor accessories, this is mainly for the pups and need access to the kennels. $3800ish. So far I like it and it‘s functionality.......
any ideas on the flat rack, too many options....?
A rear sight window sounds awesome! That’s a game changer that I honestly hope they didn’t patent because it would be a great idea for other manufacturers to start implementing.
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks
Has anyone put an ARE Overland on a black Tremor? I'm not sure about the black stripe on a black truck.
How long was the lead time from order to delivery? Also, how does the rear glass look from the inside. Is there a way to close/open the latches from the inside if you wanted to use it to sleep inside?
Does anyone have experience with a Ranch camper shell such as the Ranch Icon? I was planning on an ARE Z series however they seem to be running around 12 weeks for delivery where the Ranch brand is available in 3 to 4 weeks. Our first long road trip is planned for 5 weeks from now and it sure would be convenient if we had the camper shell installed in time.
I just ordered an A.R.E CX canopy with outdoorsman vented windoor option, sliding front door and roof racks. Should be here in April.
A couple things I learned that may help others:
The Overland model is just the basic V model canopy but with the black stripe.
If you want the vented windoor option like I did, you can get V, CX, or Overland models only.
The CX is the V except that the side windows are recessed on the CX and flush on the V. It also has some finishes that are options on the v, but standard on the CX.
If you tell them you are ordering for a truck you don't have yet, they will make you pay in advance for it. See Ironman for details of why.
It is 13 to 15 weeks lead time right now where I live.
And because people always want to know, it cost $3110 for mine.
A couple things I learned that may help others:
The Overland model is just the basic V model canopy but with the black stripe.
If you want the vented windoor option like I did, you can get V, CX, or Overland models only.
The CX is the V except that the side windows are recessed on the CX and flush on the V. It also has some finishes that are options on the v, but standard on the CX.
If you tell them you are ordering for a truck you don't have yet, they will make you pay in advance for it. See Ironman for details of why.
It is 13 to 15 weeks lead time right now where I live.
And because people always want to know, it cost $3110 for mine.
ordered A.R.E MX on 10/16, just had it delivered yesterday and installed Monday
I ended up scrapping the Camper Shell idea for the time being. I ordered a Retrax Pro XR from tonneau factory outlet. They sold it to me for $320 off MSRP and free shipping with no sales tax. Should arrive in 2-3 weeks. (I am thinking 4 to be safe)
Nice. Let us know how you like it.
will be posting pics
Dang, and I thought the 6-8 week lead time that became 11 week lead time for SnugTop was crazy. Guess it's better than the 45 week lead time for the Four Wheel Campers.
By the way, I don't know why they quote lead times as weeks. This isn't a pregnancy. If it's 12 weeks tell me I'll be waiting 3 months. If it's 45 weeks, tell me I'll be waiting almost a year. ?
