Bed shell

[Nathanb_145]

Hi everyone! I drive a 2018 Tacoma sr5, and I’m looking for a bed shell/camper shell. I’m new to the community so I’m not sure about good brands or models. I’m not looking for anything fancy, just standard for a good price. Thanks a lot

 

[Rob Daman]

welcome

i like fancy though. i have a snug top

 

[Mr. Nobody]

I made a video a little while ago that might help you get started in your search ?.

View: https://youtu.be/G7TY9WjVSJo

 

[Nathanb_145]

I made a video a little while ago that might help you get started in your search ?.

View: https://youtu.be/G7TY9WjVSJo

I made a video a little while ago that might help you get started in your search ?.

View: https://youtu.be/G7TY9WjVSJo

Awesome bro! Thank you. I’ll definitely check it out.

 

[Mr. Nobody]

Awesome bro! Thank you. I’ll definitely check it out.

No worries! Hope it helps. Let us know if you have more questions. ??

 

[Tyler]

Hi everyone! I drive a 2018 Tacoma sr5, and I’m looking for a bed shell/camper shell. I’m new to the community so I’m not sure about good brands or models. I’m not looking for anything fancy, just standard for a good price. Thanks a lot

Have you found one you like or are you still browsing?

 

[Nathanb_145]

Still browsing. I’m thinking of either Leer or Snugtop. Not sure yet.

 

[Tenacfan]

I like my Leer, it works well for me

 

[Tyler]

Still browsing. I’m thinking of either Leer or Snugtop. Not sure yet.

I don't have a topper and don't know too much about them. But the ARE Overland has kind of a unique look to it. Besides that, I don't know if people have ever had any trouble with them.

 

[vacant.stare]

I'm on the extreme end of the shell / tent spectrum

 

[Nick BBP]

I just went for the first thing I could find googling "used truck shell dealer" because dealers will take in and sell used ones for around a grand to 1200 but snagged mine on craigslist for $800 same color sliding screen doors carpeted and the guy only had it for about a month! It's a leer something I honestly don't know but can't go wrong with any leer or are. Eventually but probably almost never because it'll be way out of my price range, I'd love to do a flatbed and canopy setup like they do on those landcruisers in the AU. Also windoors are amazing kind of wish I had them.

 

[Spadi_5]

I'm on the extreme end of the shell / tent spectrumView attachment 13296View attachment 13297View attachment 13298

I would like to get an Alu-Cab Khaya those look awesome.

 

[vacant.stare]

I would like to get an Alu-Cab Khaya those look awesome.

Yeah theyre massive though. def for the live in type.

 

[Chaury08]

I'm on the extreme end of the shell / tent spectrum

I'm with this guy. ALU-CAB. A bit pricey but well worth it. I didnt go as all out as him but the explorer canopy is awesome.

 

[Trudog]

I'm with this guy. ALU-CAB. A bit pricey but well worth it. I didnt go as all out as him but the explorer canopy is awesome.
View attachment 19044View attachment 19045View attachment 19046

Cool set up, however is he top heavy at all?

 

[Chaury08]

Cool set up, however is he top heavy at all?

The shell is around 130lbs and the tent is around 130lbs so not to bad compared to fiberglass shells

 

[Mr. Nobody]

@Chaury08 that shell interior shot is awesome. Looks really nicely set up inside. Well done man

 

[Chaury08]

@Chaury08 that shell interior shot is awesome. Looks really nicely set up inside. Well done man

Thanks man. I am working on a few ideas down the road to help utilize space better but for now I cant complain. I dont regret spending the extra $$$ for the Alu-Cab Canopy over Fiberglass.