Post by: npaull on November 16, 2017, 12:00:20 PM
I'm leaning towards getting a LEER truck cap at some point in the near future, but wanted to see what opinions were out there about the best options. Looking for standard-height cap, don't need anything too fancy. Thanks for thoughts.
Post by: 2MANY on November 16, 2017, 12:12:08 PM
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Post by: Bofire on November 16, 2017, 12:45:36 PM
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Post by: npaull on November 16, 2017, 02:05:22 PM
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To fit what truck and color?
2017 supercrew cab Ford F150 6.5' bed magnetic gray
Post by: Curly on November 16, 2017, 02:07:43 PM
Post by: landcruiserwilly on November 16, 2017, 02:25:11 PM
Color matching is great, and it looks good, but I would look to avoid that latch at all costs and go with the pop out windows.
willy
Post by: baker5150 on November 16, 2017, 02:28:59 PM
my take on Leer Canopies and canopies in general, I guess. I have a cab height Leer on my 2010 Taco. 1) the latch in the center sucks. it is a low profile plastic latch with a keyhole in the middle covered by a flap. Works fine, except when it freezes to the glass. This happens every time I go to E. Wa in the winter. I have to carry a bottle of alcohol in the cab so I don't get locked out. 2) sliding windows suck. They require you to climb in the back of the truck on your knees to open the windows. Not very accessible when the truck is packed. I open them pretty much only to give ventilation to the dogs if they are riding back there. The pop-out style would have been a better choice, but more $$. And you can reach them from outside the truck. Worth it in my opinion. 3) interior light. Mine burned out at least once a year. This was not an LED, but an incandescent lamp. I have since replaced it with LED strip around the perimeter near the ceiling of the canopy and now works great.
Color matching is great, and it looks good, but I would look to avoid that latch at all costs and go with the pop out windows.
willy
Leer carries various styles of latches, and they are interchangeable. I replaced my push button latch with a T handle in about 20 minutes. The push button style also freezes and sticks.
Post by: Rainier10 on November 16, 2017, 02:31:09 PM
I think JDhasty can tell you where NOT to get your canopy..............I was wondering if this was going to get mentioned. :chuckle:
Post by: pygmy1985 on November 16, 2017, 02:33:30 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 16, 2017, 02:36:55 PM
I think JDhasty can tell you where NOT to get your canopy..............@JDHasty
Post by: Rainier10 on November 16, 2017, 02:40:18 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,200278.0.html
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,189237.0.html
Post by: JDHasty on November 16, 2017, 03:01:39 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on November 16, 2017, 03:05:18 PM
Leer all the way. Never had a drop of water in my truck with Leer and never had to go back for problems with it. See links above re: SnugTop in general & Kanopy Kingdom in particular:chuckle: Glad you're such a good sport. I hope I didn't get you all worked up with those links.
Post by: 2MANY on November 16, 2017, 04:11:26 PM
I have a Snug Top Ingot Silver for an F-350 in good shape.
Truck sold and now the canopy needs to go.
Good luck.
Post by: Ingwe on November 16, 2017, 08:34:26 PM
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Post by: b23 on November 18, 2017, 12:28:43 PM
But, to do all over again, for my use, I would seriously consider getting one of those tonneau covers that rolls up inside the can, instead of a canopy.