What can you tell me about your camper shells? I’m searching for one for my 3rd gen DCSB and looking for a budget-friendly option. I’d like it to have venting, sliding windows, or even windoors, plus a hinged or removable front window for cleaning both the truck’s rear windshield and the shell’s front window. I don’t do serious off-roading, but I enjoy exploring the fire roads in the Backcountry here in AZ. Let’s discuss.
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I have a LEER 100XR that I got at the end of 2019, delivered in early 2020. It cost me about $2800 for my long bed. It includes all the features you mentioned, including windoors on both sides, which I think are essential and worth the extra $500. The shell prices have really gone up; I’ve seen my exact model listed for much more. If you want something budget-friendly, you might need to look for used options. When I was shopping around, I received quotes ranging from $1000 to $4000, so make sure to find a shop that isn’t tacking on unnecessary fees.
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I’ve been searching for a camper shell for about 3-4 months, hoping to find a used one. I got quotes for a Leer 100XL and ARE, and they both came out to around $4k. It’s surprising how high the prices are now.
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I found a Jason camper shell on Facebook Marketplace for just $150 after searching for months. It was at a used car lot since it was a silver shell on a blue truck. When I checked it out, I saw it had a sticker for a 2014 Tacoma long bed, which was perfect for my truck. Keep searching; you’ll find something eventually.
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I have an ARE on my 21 OR long bed. It doesn’t have windoors, which would be nice, but I managed to find a used one for $1000 after searching on Marketplace and Craigslist for a couple of months. It really enhances the bed’s usability for camping and securing gear, plus I added a roof rack for transporting kayaks and more. It’s great for my needs.
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I bought a Leer 180, color-matched for my 2013 TRD OR SB, back in 2017 for $2300 installed. This was before prices went crazy. I added features like a carpeted headliner and windoors, and I really love it. It has plenty of space and the rear door opens wide, which is great for moving bigger items.
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I have a Leer 100XR with roof rails, windoors, and a removable front window. I built a DIY drawer system inside to keep everything organized, and it’s waterproof. I even mounted a propane bottle and have a solar setup for camping. It’s been working well for the last six months.
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I went with a Century base model, which cost me $3500. It has windoors and a rack rail on top. The color matching looks good, and I opted not to get any extra features.
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I managed to find a Snugtop Rebel on Facebook Marketplace for $1200. It came with windoors and a Yakima rack. It was originally a cement grey color, but I had it line-x sprayed to match my Tacoma. The original price was $3600, which blew my mind. If you can wait, I recommend holding out for a good used option because spending $3k-$4k on a new shell is pretty crazy.
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I had a Leer 122 on my first gen, and I really loved it. It had a removable front window and windoors, which were super useful. If you can, definitely get the windoors; they make a big difference. The only reason I don’t have it now is because I rolled my truck, but it was a great shell while I had it.
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I got a Leer with all the same features you mentioned and the Auto Unlock for a similar price. The dealer had a promotion that saved me about $500.
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That’s great to hear! I’m not too concerned about the Auto Unlock myself.