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ISO Best prices for Leer topper within 2-300 miles of Chicago

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I will probably be buying a topper for my 2016 1500 CCSB sometime in the next couple months. In the past, I have always shopped craigslist, ebay, etc. for used toppers but have always had older trucks and there had always been a better supply for used ones. So far, I have had absolutely no luck and have resolved myself to the fact that I will have to go new this time. I have pretty much narrowed it down to Leer and am trying to decide between the 100XR or the 100XL. I'm not interested in the best of everything, I just want a slider front window, possibly the pet screens as I have 2 medium very active dogs, and just a regular 12v interior light.

 

I know that prices vary from dealer to dealer. I would just like suggestions on where to go to get the best price on a new topper. I don't mind traveling a bit if it is worth it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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 I just went though the 'topper' search. I looked new & used, about my 4th truck doing so. I've had Leer, Century, and A.R.E. in the past. I like the cap for gear protection and to carry the dog, when she's not in back.

  Looking used is a chore, hard to find one in O.K. shape, that fits, and of the right color. With a 15 year old truck it may not matter. If one has a newer truck, do you want that mismatch on the vehicle for the next 8 years?

 

  After looking a bunch I just ordered a base model "V" A.R.E. cap from the dealer in Janesville, WI. It was about $1550 total. The only mod I got was the stronger 'pet screens', even though the dog is about always in her pen. It is my belief that A.R.E. reviews higher than Leer, though my previous Leer was fine.

  Since you are in IL you may save some on sales tax in WI or IN, maybe check into a dealer near the border. Of course driving far to save $30 may not be worth it.

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If your willing to travel that far, just go to the LEER factory outlet in PA. I just got my 100xq there with a leer locker and some other options. The price was pretty good, even though they charge out the as$ for freight.... from accross the street... I think it was like $175. 

 

I HIGHLY reccomend the leer locker, and getting the roof rails at the same time so they all fit. Well worth the money, I keep all kinds of stuff up there now lol. 

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