Truck toppers/shells

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

Oh, and for tonneau, I had a Retrax tonneau for my 2007 CTD. It was lockable as was the tailgate. It rolled into a box at the cab end of the bed so you could have an open bed if you desired. It ate up a ~1' by 1' section at the top half of the cab end of the bed, but that was well worth it as it was mostly waterproof except the most crazy of carwashes, etc.

Now I just have a cloth "American tonneau" that folds into 3s on the '13 Tacoma and it sucks. It'll be gone when my new truck eventually comes in.

No idea if I'll like the topper, but I personally take no offense to the wagon comment. I have a station wagon too. This just sort of separates things and can keep the dogs safely in back. I won't have the room I did in the CTD.

Searching for something else, but long term follow-up - I sure love having a topper!

[hollohas]

Please explain to me the allure of getting a truck and turning it into a Suburban. Not tring to start a poo fest, I am really curious.

Thats what I always wondered too! Ya put a topper on a truck and ya might as well just go out and get yourself an SUV!

It still has the capabilities of a truck, even covered. Can't tow a 30ft travel trailer with an SUV. Or a dump trailer full of a few tons of rock. With a truck and topper, the dog and all the gear can stay safe and dry in the covered truck bed, all while towing heavy stuff.

I went on a boys trip to the woods this weekend. Three trucks, I was the only one with a topper. 6 other guys had to put their gear in my truck because it was raining/snowing. A lot of good their trucks were to them...