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Nice! Definitely got a thumbs up from me!

I’ve been running around with a red one on my white truck for about a month now...just did a bed liner paint match (I’m going to bed line my whole truck in the future. Lighting is not good and paint is still wet in the picture...but here it is just minutes after spraying the bedliner

Will put it back in the truck in about 3 days

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Can anyone give me advice for a camper shell for a Ram 3500 SRW 8ft bed? I've never owned a camper shell before and everywhere that I've searched they don't sell a new one yet.

Can I get like a 2018 Leer shell for an 2500 8ft bed?
 

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To my knowledge there is no difference between beds so long as....

They are the same lengths
They are the same years

Now some years will cross over but if it’s the same body just a different year it will work on a 2500 or 3500.....and almost positive that a 1500 will be the same I think the only difference as far as body goes is the front end (and frame components) but everything seen from the cab back should be the same


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Can anyone give me advice for a camper shell for a Ram 3500 SRW 8ft bed? I've never owned a camper shell before and everywhere that I've searched they don't sell a new one yet.

Can I get like a 2018 Leer shell for an 2500 8ft bed?
The bed length may not have changed but the tailgate was redesigned, that's probably why Leer and others doesn't offer them yet.
With the Leer on my truck, the back liftglass has a lip that covers the top of the tailgate and seals against it. Depending on the redesign a 2018 cap might not close properly on a 2020.
Your best bet would be go talk to an shop that sells them new, see if they know what's available or if the prior years fit.

If you need something quick or your not convinced you want a hard camper shell, there is always: https://www.softopper.com/
Several people on here have them and down the road you could probably sell it quick on this site if you decided it doesn't work for you.
 

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Took 6 months of searching but finally found a cap for my truck last week. It's an ARE with a lot of options including flip up side windows/hatches on both sides with contractor boxes (that are removeable), LED lights for the back and side hatches along with the struts having switches so the lights come on when you open them, and sliding front window. It is color matched with the same paint code as the truck, but at certain angles and lighting conditions it does look very slightly off. Paid $550 for it from Facebook marketplace and was only 45 minutes from home.

Heading on vacation with the family this weekend so should work out great as we can basically pack as much as we want and not worry about running out of room.

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Hi. Does anybody know if there is a piece i need to buy that fills this gap between tailgate and cap glass? I've seen posts on here stating there's a piece that adheres to the glass. Then another post will say the piece goes on the tailgate.
2016 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab. I bought the cap off facebook marketplace for a steal. The part number on the cap is made for this truck according to Leer website fitment guide.
Any suggestions appreciate
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Sorry for the double pics, don't know what i did there.
Nevermind, fixed it
 

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There is a plastic piece for the top of the tailgate that replaces the oem one. It will close that gap. I never bothered with it, but I didn't care if it was water tight either.

The cap I have on my new Lariat has a different rear window, with the plastic piece attached to the glass and it sits over the tail gate, not on top of it.

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Totally agree on the Bedrug comments, this is my fourth Ram since 1985 and I cant believe what a difference it makes. I just have sticker shock with the new fiberglass shells :( Pretty sure I'm going to get a Leer though.
 

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I had a base model ARE and a high end Leer with the carpeted inside and can say they both fit great. D4C6B905-77EE-4D05-9045-7008FF167C50.jpeg2A32DD2E-EA3D-4B0B-BA16-BF8F6C4DB78F.jpeg
 

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Totally agree on the Bedrug comments, this is my fourth Ram since 1985 and I cant believe what a difference it makes. I just have sticker shock with the new fiberglass shells :( Pretty sure I'm going to get a Leer though.
Look for a used one. I've found 3 now ( 2 of which were color matched) and have sold the first two for more then what I paid for them. Its basically cost me $200 to trade up per cap. 33f430c6cf0a4fefeacfcf8b7100f1e9.jpg87a9fca6c1e4c5ad23c119160fc49570.jpg1e91115b62ed81eb1e592ba4038501b7.jpg

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This is exactly why I went with a Softopper. $800 brand new and it still serves the same purpose, plus I can use my bed still.

I really wanted a Hard Camper Shell but I just couldn’t bring myself to pay the $2800-$3500 they were wanting.


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This is exactly why I went with a Softopper. $800 brand new and it still serves the same purpose, plus I can use my bed still.

I really wanted a Hard Camper Shell but I just couldn’t bring myself to pay the $2800-$3500 they were wanting.


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I couldn’t trust my 160lb dog with a soft topper otherwise I was going that same route
 

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I couldn’t trust my 160lb dog with a soft topper otherwise I was going that same route
Thats the only reason I have a topper. Not that I'm afraid they would jump out, but more for inclement weather. Plus keeps fur out of my truck. I may be a little **** about that lol

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This is exactly why I went with a Softopper. $800 brand new and it still serves the same purpose, plus I can use my bed still.

I really wanted a Hard Camper Shell but I just couldn’t bring myself to pay the $2800-$3500 they were wanting.

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+1, i've had mine for 2 years. I thought going with a hard topper then i see my neighbor struggling the couple of times he had taken his out and i cringe. It takes me couple of min to put my softopper down, couple more to remove it in full when needed, same to go back. Works for all my needs. Glad to see there are options for everybody so soft or hard top everybody can be happy.
 

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I’d definitely gone for a hard top, but man I couldn’t stomach the cost. Just hurt thinking about it.

Softopper is a good compromise.

[emoji1695]thankfully my dogs have not torn it up yet!


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I was looking for awhile trying to pick up a used shell. Challenging. Either they are old as **** resting in weeds, had damage from age or just the wrong size.

So, bought a new paint matched Leer 100XR with carpet interior liner. The shell, shipping, tax, install Etc Etc cost me roughly $2,400 out the door. Maybe a few bucks more.

It has rained pretty heavy the last few days. Bone dry inside.

I like it. Should have done it sooner.
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I love my leer cap. Found it on kijiji for 950 (cdn) and color matched. Less the half of new. Couldn't say no to that deal. b159f54f1bbdee731875ccfcefeae42f.jpg1afcb230b8963f2eca61967d8a4f4700.jpg

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You did great I paied 1400 for mine Used at Kijiji Did you get the Lear wiring harness to get the third brake light working.
 
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