Do you have a Ford ranger or Maverick with a pop-up shell? Need Advice
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ThundahBeagle
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My Lear 180 is a cargo-securing device that also protects cargo from the weather. Try that. Then again, I don't have an HOA to contend with
ThundahBeagle
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Geeze. I should get this just to help get the topper on and off my truck at will, alone. Back it up between 4 8x8's that have chains and 2x4's with eye-bolts...These are intriguing, they don't show them being for a Ranger but I wonder if they could make something or if something could be adapted.
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85_Ranger4x4
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I actually found it googling "topper lift" to see if there was anything out there to aid getting the topper off my truck lol.
RealRigsRattle
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2020 Ranger. 3” lift front, 1” rear. Stock tire size. OVRLND Chubby.Height is just shy of 8’. Could you park it in a side yard with a cover?
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You gotta get the HOA board to approve paint colors- fence selections, etc. don’t forget the walkers to inspect and make sure your garbage can is never visible from the road. It’s a fine line, HOA does have a place. Ours was disbanded about 15 years back and the guy on the corner has a bbq food truck and what appears to be cousin eddies rv parked in his side yard so I do get it a bit…
gwittman
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There are a lot of popup campers available. You may not find one for a newer model Ranger that has the overhang over the cab so you will have a long enough bed for comfortable sleeping. You may need to go with a Maverick because they are lower. It might be possible with a base 2WD Ranger.
Online I found online the base Ranger is under 75" maximum height and the Maverick is under 70" maximum. The Maverick bed length is only 4.5" while the Ranger bed length is 5'.
Hiatus and Oro Design have hard side pop ups and there are many more soft side popups. You just need to do an internet search and find what you like. Ask them how much the maximum camper height is above the cab in its down position.
Online I found online the base Ranger is under 75" maximum height and the Maverick is under 70" maximum. The Maverick bed length is only 4.5" while the Ranger bed length is 5'.
Hiatus and Oro Design have hard side pop ups and there are many more soft side popups. You just need to do an internet search and find what you like. Ask them how much the maximum camper height is above the cab in its down position.
85_Ranger4x4
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Greatly depends on who does the defining.
I'm glad I have no HOA and the nearest neighbor is almost half a mile away.
Yes. Was mostly thinking insurance and DOT.
You make a good point.
If insurance and DOT calls it a topper or canopy, anything NOT banned in the bylaws, then there is a valid argument to keep it in the driveway. Especially if there are other canopies in the HOA.
