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lryfer Enthusiast

lryfer

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Looking at getting a quality canopy for my newly acquired 2006 Silverado.

 

Going to be placing a BedRug in the back and want a canopy as well.

 

Any input on what are the good quality canopies to put on the truck.

 

I see names like Leer, SnugTop, A.R.E. to name a few runing around.

 

What is the difference between canopies besides the price?

 

What to look for when purchasing besides listening to salespeople that just want to sell you an item and that is all?

 

Usage: Will use to take dogs for a cruise and ride around. Keep items dry when transporting, and may crash back there if on a road trip.

 

Any feedback for this rookie with Silverado and getting the right things to make it look good.

 

Who has positive and negative input to help me out. Greatly Appreciated.

 

Any way to conduct a poll to see who has what and the + & -

brainpause Enthusiast

brainpause

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Here's an alternative:

 

http://www.softopper.com/

 

We LOVE ours. Different use, but same concept. You can drive with sides and rear window rolled up, and can fold it down to the front for driving. Plus, you don't have to call 2 or 3 friends if you wanna take it off.

 

Stuff stays dry.

AirForceAngler Enthusiast

AirForceAngler

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This is the first time I've heard of a camper shell called a canopy! Leer probably makes some of the best but they are pricey. Just shop around to find one you like for a price you can live with.

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

kstruckcountry

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The aluminum ARE that came on the 1997 my fam has is second to none. All aluminum construction, with a full length door on one side and a toolbox built into the other. I think they make fiberglass ones too if that's what you want.

06pirate Enthusiast

06pirate

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Around here we all use the term "canopy", I guess it's a regional thing (Pacific Northwest).

 

I studied the ones sold locally, Leer, ARE, Vista, SnugTop, and settled on the SnugTop Rebel. I liked the hardware and rear window and strut attachments better than the Leer, felt it was stronger. Actually, the ARE was my close second choice. I like the rear window hinges on the SnugTop better than what the others use. It also has a rear window design that helps to prevent water from rolling down the window and inside the bed when you open it. In the great Northwet, that's important. I wasn't happy with the workmanship I saw on the Vistas. I will put a roof rack on it at some point but not yet. I liked that SnugTop has a thing called the "Sportsman's Package". It was $150 extra and for that they add thicker honeycomb in the roof and more fiberglass in the corners so the roof will support 500 pounds instead of the normal 160 or so. I also added an upgraded rear window latch/handle, carpet liner inside, and a drop-down front window for cleaning access. The whole thing came to right at $2000 with tax, etc. That was more than I wanted to spend, but I am happy with it. I put it on in the middle of our rainy season (more rainy than normal) last December and it has not leaked one drop. I also like their clamp system, they have six clamps built-in to the lower rail so you don't need to have those big-ass C-clamps in there. It's nice and clean. The paint match came out about perfect and I am very pleased with the workmanship and fit. Two weeks from order to delivery. My truck is a 2006 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 X-cab.

 

Like women and socks, we all look for different things, so you may have stuff that is important to you that wasn't to me, etc. Shop around and touch and feel before you buy. Also, you can find lots of reviews on the interweb. Happy shopping!!

 

I tried to post a pic but can't seem to do it. Here's a link to my old post in the "Appearance" forum. there is a pic there.

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=140165

4.3 sierra Enthusiast

4.3 sierra

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I have the basic leer 8'ter on my 2008 sierra. Honestly they cost alot, mine was almost 2400 new, but it keeps everything dry, I use mine when I go camping to save setting up a tent. Its all about what you are going to use it for, I got steel mesh over the side and rear windows, because I carry my tools around all the time for work, they are extremley adaptable and customizable.

wages999 Enthusiast

wages999

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I have a Leer and it looks nice. I have a little problem with the hinge on one side. Since I wasn't the original owner they won't repair it under warranty. I think the warranty if lifetime for structure. I found mine on Ebay at a used parts supplier. It cost me less than $500 and it was already color matched. I only had to drive across town to pick it up. Check locally and see if you can find a used one. Even if you have to get it painted to match it would probably be a lot less than a new one.

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