Willingham
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I have an old F250 that I want to convert to an overland rig. I am considering one of the high rise camper shells, like the Leer 122 or the ARE TW. I see almost no one using those taller shells. Why is that?
Why does no one use a high truck shell?
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1. They are ugly
2. Can't fit in a garage
2. Can't fit in a parking garage
2. Can't fit in a garage
2. Can't fit in a parking garage
Mickey Bitsko
Adventurer
Cuz their not cool, they could be customized anyway you like.
Old school is cool imo, additionally a cab roof rack for extra storage
Would work nicely.
And all of it would not break the bank.
Old school is cool imo, additionally a cab roof rack for extra storage
Would work nicely.
And all of it would not break the bank.
DaveInDenver
Middle Income Semi-Redneck
I suspect anyone who sleeps in the back of their truck understands the value in a high roof shell. I think *most* people who buy pickups are using them as SUVs or station wagons so the look of a cab high and probably the lower hit to MPG is more important.
My take is the other, it's about utility and price (the color wasn't even important, I got a good deal on an unusual paint code the dealer had sitting around).
My take is the other, it's about utility and price (the color wasn't even important, I got a good deal on an unusual paint code the dealer had sitting around).
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TripLeader
Explorer
It seems to me that toppers are not stylish. I have one on my F150 and love it. My wife tells me they are for old men. I think the higher the topper, the older the owner. At least according to what I see when I'm driving around.
*My topper is of even height with the cab. I'd say that suits my age. Maybe I'll upgrade to a hi-rise as I get older.
*My topper is of even height with the cab. I'd say that suits my age. Maybe I'll upgrade to a hi-rise as I get older.
BritKLR
Kapitis Indagatoris
From a practical/daily use the high-top shells are 10x more useful then a standard top. I've had both styles on several trucks over the years and used for pretty much everything and the high-tops win out. Our current 97 GMC has been used for huntings, camping, moving, daily driving and now hauls company inventory and still is the most useful. Good luck.
Willingham
New member
So the consensus is.. ugly-not-cool-for-old-men. In other words, form over function. I meet all of those conditions (ugly not cool old man with a huge garage) so it sounds like the high topper is the one for me. I was hoping the answer would not be that the shells cannot withstand off road conditions or the glass breaks everytime you go over a rock.
Willingham
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Grassland
Well-known member
I have a cab height LEER shell with no side windows. 4+ years in fleet duty no windows broke and none broke yet in 3 years of light off road.
The plastic trim on the hatch breaks in the winter and the T handles seize up. Rest of it is doing fine.
The moulded fiberglass ones look best, but I'd go with a contractor grade aluminum one next time around I think.
The plastic trim on the hatch breaks in the winter and the T handles seize up. Rest of it is doing fine.
The moulded fiberglass ones look best, but I'd go with a contractor grade aluminum one next time around I think.
Betarocker
Adventurer
Hybrid. Has the taller hatch, but tapers to the cab.
MR. ED
Observer
I did have a window in my SnugTop HighRise(?) suddenly explode on a rough road once.....
BritKLR
Kapitis Indagatoris
I don't think so.....I'll have to go look.
DaveInDenver
Middle Income Semi-Redneck
It's not difficult to increase security by backing the glass with wire mesh screens or bars and still keep the ability to see out and open for ventilation.