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Why can't a sunroof be ordered in a double cab truck?

 

My 2015 SLT has every option but the sliding rear window and the sunroof. When I asked about finding a truck with a sunroof, they told me no double cabs came with sunroofs, and I would have to step up to a crew cab to get one.

 

Found a local shop that comes highly praised, says they can install an after market Webasto sunroof in the truck, make it look factory, for $1,200. Worth it?

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TenofMe Enthusiast

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I'm sure it a size issue. Mine has the factory sunroof and it's quite large. When opened, it looks like it comes within a few inches of the rear of the crew cab.

chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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I was told there is not enough roof area / ceiling area for the factory sun roof kit to fit in the Double Cab. Kinda glad they can't. When I was looking at LTZ optionedtrucks, the dealer didn't have any Crew Cab LTZ optioned trucks without sun roof. This became a primary reason to buy the DC. I will NOT buy a truck with a sun roof in it.

smrr1 Senior Enthusiast

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I'm sure it a size issue. Mine has the factory sunroof and it's quite large. When opened, it looks like it comes within a few inches of the rear of the crew cab.

 

Pretty sure when they were a factory option they opened above the roof and not in the roof because of that too

LaserBlueZ71 Enthusiast

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I was told there is not enough roof area / ceiling area for the factory sun roof kit to fit in the Double Cab. Kinda glad they can't. When I was looking at LTZ optionedtrucks, the dealer didn't have any Crew Cab LTZ optioned trucks without sun roof. This became a primary reason to buy the DC. I will NOT buy a truck with a sun roof in it.

Because of the Texas heat, or another reason?

 

You would think I wouldn't want a sunroof in my truck, since it is in right now for a water leak repair. I had sunroofs previously and I kind of miss it in the summer time.

chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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Because of the Texas heat, or another reason?

 

You would think I wouldn't want a sunroof in my truck, since it is in right now for a water leak repair. I had sunroofs previously and I kind of miss it in the summer time.

Personally, I would never use it. And yes, I am concerned about it leaking. I've had several cars and a couple of SUVs that had it and never used it. I tend to use auto A/C and not run with the windows down. I also tried to find a truck without the rear slider too. I've used it once in two years. I'd rather have the plain glass. For a while the rear slider was restricted because they would fail in the open position and had to recall them. Really? Failed in the open position? And I was surprised at how many on the forum were upset that they couldn't get the slider. Some said they wouldn't buy it without one. I almost didn't buy with it. Anyway, I think you get the point. It's just personal preference. IMO, both of these are a waste of money. Each to their own...
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Personally, I would never use it. And yes, I am concerned about it leaking. I've had several cars and a couple of SUVs that had it and never used it. I tend to use auto A/C and not run with the windows down. I also tried to find a truck without the rear slider too. I've used it once in two years. I'd rather have the plain glass. For a while the rear slider was restricted because they would fail in the open position and had to recall them. Really? Failed in the open position? And I was surprised at how many on the forum were upset that they couldn't get the slider. Some said they wouldn't buy it without one. I almost didn't buy with it. Anyway, I think you get the point. It's just personal preference. IMO, both of these are a waste of money. Each to their own...

 

At first I thought I really wanted a sliding rear window in my truck, but now that I don't have it, I actually think it looks cleaner/nicer with just one piece of tinted glass for a back window.

crewl1 Enthusiast

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I HAD to have a sunroof so it took some looking to find a crew setup the way I wanted with the sunroof.

 

My last truck had it and I really liked driving around with it open.

 

To the OP, why not just get a crew? You can get a 6.5 foot bed just like the double cabs.

 

Oh and I like the power rear slider. My last truck had a manual one and I rarely opened it; since this one can be controlled up front I open it all the time too.

Stex Senior Enthusiast

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Check around to see who the dealers in town use. They send them off fairly often for leather or sunroofs. dealer seems to be correct as you cannot build a DC with sunroof.

 

Might check to see if it is a constraint issue or law of the land. Ask installing company why no factory. Maybe something in the '16 roof that you really do not want to cut or cannot cut???? Same size sunroof?

 

If you can change your mind about a slider, it does allow the cab to vent and would help a non-sunroof cab for such. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Stex Senior Enthusiast

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Also, if you do decide to install one, check the company out well and get so customer/dealer feed back on them.

LaserBlueZ71 Enthusiast

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I HAD to have a sunroof so it took some looking to find a crew setup the way I wanted with the sunroof.

 

My last truck had it and I really liked driving around with it open.

 

To the OP, why not just get a crew? You can get a 6.5 foot bed just like the double cabs.

 

Oh and I like the power rear slider. My last truck had a manual one and I rarely opened it; since this one can be controlled up front I open it all the time too.

Too late, already purchased my new truck about 2 months ago.

 

I went with the double cab because me and the fiance have no kids, 98% of the time I am by myself, and I like the look a lot better. Although recently I have tried to fit some stuff in the backseat that I didn't want to get wet, and the boxes were too big. It was a real PIA actually. That part made me wish I would have purchased a crew cab, but oh well.

 

Another big factor in the DC was it had all the really important options I couldn't find in a crew cab in my area. Most importantly, max tow package for those 3:73's, and the full load tow mirrors, including the power fold option. Now that I have had 3:73's and the completely optioned out mirrors, I could never go back to anything else in those departments.

 

I don't think I will get a sunroof added because no matter how reputable the shop, they are still cutting a hole in the roof, adding drain tubes, gaskets, altering the head liner. One little thing done wrong and it could haunt me for years. I asked the guy at the shop if they just install a new headliner directly from GM meant for a truck with a sunroof. He said yes. I said um, I just told you GM does not offer DC trucks with sunroofs, so there would be no GM headliner to purchase. I got the dumb founded silence and the "oh...well don't worry we can restitch it to make it look factory" Maybe they can, but I can't take the gamble.

 

Funny enough, the salesman at my dealership said I got such a good price on my 2015 (I know the sales manager) that he was pretty sure they would pay out the loan 100% and take my 2015 back on trade if I wanted to get into a crew cab. Trouble is, all the crew cabs left in my area are pretty plain. Cloth seats, no sunroofs or sliding rear windows, no bed liners, 3:08 ratios, no center consoles. I couldn't justify gaining a little cab space I would rarely use, to give up options I enjoy daily in my smaller DC.

Gabe63 Enthusiast

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Opinion do vary, I am not arguing with anyone who buys a sunroof. Mine was on the lot with a sunroof, I consider a sunroof a complete waste of money. Yes, I wasted money. If I was spec'ing a truck I would not get a sunroof. But I am not trying to convince anyone else, get what you want. Get dice hanging from your mirror if that is your thing. Life is short.

 

One thing of note on my CC with a sunroof. The headliner/ rear seat roof height is about 4 inches higher for the rear seat passengers than the front. So where the internal guts for the sunroof end they raised the rear seat headroom. Maybe they need this and with a DC it is not possible?

LaserBlueZ71 Enthusiast

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Opinion do vary, I am not arguing with anyone who buys a sunroof. Mine was on the lot with a sunroof, I consider a sunroof a complete waste of money. Yes, I wasted money. If I was spec'ing a truck I would not get a sunroof. But I am not trying to convince anyone else, get what you want. Get dice hanging from your mirror if that is your thing. Life is short.

 

One thing of note on my CC with a sunroof. The headliner/ rear seat roof height is about 4 inches higher for the rear seat passengers than the front. So where the internal guts for the sunroof end they raised the rear seat headroom. Maybe they need this and with a DC it is not possible?

Good info to know.

 

Just how far back does a CC sunroof go? I saw a Ford crew cab the other day with what looked like a 3 ft long sunroof, that would be awesome for passengers.

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