Truck Topper- Which Brand?

Blue2500CC · May 26, 2010

I plan on getting a topper for the new '10 Silverado CC Z71 we are picking up tomorrow, and would like some feedback on which brand PLEASE?

Century, or Leer (A.R.E. and Jason are at the bottom as far as the "Better Half's opinion. I am not crazy about Jason myself)???? I had a dealer tell me today that they stopped carrying Leer toppers due to warranty issues. He didn't elaborate any more, but has anyone heard anything about this?

I know there are a few other brands out there, but also know some only have a short warranty on the "structure", up to 5 years MAYBE. We plan on keeping this new toy for a long time, so we want a Lifetime structure warranty.

Thank you!

Chris

ps: I tried a search, but didn't come up with much!

Stevens03 · May 26, 2010

I've owned A.R.E Z-series... Very hard to beat in my opinion...

Fits like a glove!

uh6tdrvr · May 28, 2010

Everyone has their own preferance and compare the standard vs options the upper end ones usually are the better choice. Im not saying one is better than the other, im just going off of what i have been told.

I was looking for one before i went to Afghanistan (which happens to be where i am now). After going through about 5 or 6 different dealers TN, KY, MO, TX and NM, the two that seem to be on the better ended, less problems list are Lund and ARE. All of the dealers i had talked to were in business between 20 and 35 years and had went thru alot of different companies and dropped their products because of warranty issues. But the resounding answer was in the past 10-15 years with fiberglass coming along as it has they are building better products. Two of the dealers that sold both Lund and ARE said they prefer was Lund over the ARE because they have never had a warranty issue with lund, one said they have had 2 replaced by lund over about the last 10 years and when they did replace their topper, it was with an upgraded version. BTW, the ARE cost more with them comparing the same options so it wasn't about the price(usually within 100 though). Im sure that some have had the opposite of that happen, im just stating what i have found out by looking for one. Make sure if you do decide to post a pic and like anything else right now, you can get them down in price, if they say no, just go elsewhere and make dealers work against each other unless you just like to pay more....if thats the case, imma need about $35 for this reply.

Blue2500CC · June 2, 2010

Thank you guys!

Well it ended up being between the Leer, and the Century, and the Century came out ahead. Did get a little off.

We were going to go with an upper model, but having dogs that ride in the bed once in a while, it was highly suggested to have the 50/50 slider side windows. And when we were told it is about $700.00 to replace the rear frameless window if it breaks, we ended up getting the Ultra cab high model for that reason.

Should be in 2-3 weeks. We hope before our trip "Up North" over July 4th.

Will post some pictures when it comes in, and the truck is clean again!

Chris

Wingnut · June 2, 2010

Get a Bedrug for them pooches!

Blue2500CC · June 11, 2010

Wingnut,

Not sure how the bedrug would work with the spray in liner. But it is a great idea. We don't usually take them with us except to the Vet, or Petsmart/Petco.

We ordered the topper June 1, and it came in today!!!!! I can't believe it is in already. It is being installed Saturday morning. Either Century is slow right now, or they have a great system in place! Lol

We have a "Fun Filled W/E" planned. Have some landscaping to do. OH JOY!!!!!! If time allows I will try to clean up the truck, and post some pictures!

Chris

Wingnut · June 11, 2010

Wingnut,

Not sure how the bedrug would work with the spray in liner. But it is a great idea. We don't usually take them with us except to the Vet, or Petsmart/Petco.

We ordered the topper June 1, and it came in today!!!!! I can't believe it is in already. It is being installed Saturday morning. Either Century is slow right now, or they have a great system in place! Lol

We have a "Fun Filled W/E" planned. Have some landscaping to do. OH JOY!!!!!! If time allows I will try to clean up the truck, and post some pictures!

Chris

My guess is the only thing that might interfere with a Bedrug over a spray-in liner would be if the velcro wouldn't stick to the spray-in.

Congrats though!