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bwinter1 Enthusiast

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I have been looking at truck caps from some different manufacturers for my '07 Classic 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 in Blue Granite Metallic.

 

I have been eyeing the Snugtop Super Sport and the Leer 100XL. I have heard both good and bad, but let me break it down.

 

Snugtop Super Sport is $1845 + $50 for a front tilt window to make it easier to clean the truck's rear window. This includes a carpeted headliner and installation. Total = $1895 + Tax

 

Leer 100XL is $1420 + $98 for the tilt window and then $85 for a value package of clothes hanger and carpeted headliner and installation is included. There is also a $70 coupon on the Leer website. Total = $1533 + Tax.

 

Now there isn't much difference in the aesthetic look of either, but a few minor details.

 

Anyone have anything good or bad to say about either company, quality, look or preference???

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HDdave Enthusiast

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My dad has always ran Leer's on all his trucks, and so has everyone in my family (all of us drive Chevy's) They seem to hold up great, my dad only runs his in hunting season, but my truck had a leer on it for 5 years, and it held up great. I sold it because I don't the looks of them, but there was not a single thing wrong with it after 5 years of never comming off the truck. Never had any experience with Snugtop, but I don't have a single bad thing to say about Leer.

HDdave Enthusiast

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By the way, I love that color you got your truck in. My dad is planning on buying his next truck in Blue Granite. That is one sharp looking truck!

bwinter1 Enthusiast

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The main reason why I am actually getting it is for hunting season. I have 2 hunting dogs that I prefer to be in kennels or a dog box in the bed versus gthe back seat. I wouldn't take it off during the summer at all. If I need to haul something I have a 6'X12' utility trailer that I can use.

 

I did some quick research today and the Snugtop has a lifetime paint and structural warranty versus the Leer that has one from 1-5 years.

 

I am surprised that no one else has an opinion or any insight into truck toppers.

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I went with Leer 100XL with the remote lock, headliner, and removable front window. I like the way it fits on my NBS truck. The remote lock works with the locks on the truck so I really never have to worry about locking the canopy - but I do carry the key just in case. I have not had to use the front window - the fit is so good that the rear window of the truck is still clean - at least on the outside. The inside suffers from nose prints. This is my first Leer - my previous canopies have been made by small local cos. My dealer also had Snug Top - a similar model was about 300.00 more. The biggest difference was the Snug Top had its own remote fob and actually opened the door as well as lock and unlock, it also had a slightly better gutter design on the rear door - which is my only complant with the Leer - if the door is up, water runs off the back edge and into the bed of the truck so now that the rain is here I have to watch how I load things into the bed.

 

BTW I have the Blue Granite color and love it - the canopy is a perfect match.

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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I have the Leer 100xl on my truck and I like it alot!!! Just make sure you add 12V lighting to your list of options... My last truck I forgot to mention that to the dealer and the interior lights in the cap were powered by "C" batteries!

HDdave Enthusiast

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Yeah, we take a lot of hunting trips to Canada and the dogs don't like to sit under the tonneau cover that long. The only reason my dad only leaves it on as long as he has to is because it takes his economy down 1 or 2 mpgs. I was suprised when I heard about the remote lock and open of the new caps. I also like the idea of the removable rear window. My truck's rear window is permenantly stained from having the cap on it so long. I'm not trying to steal the threat, but if anyone has a tip on how to get those stains out I would really appriciate it, haha.

bwinter1 Enthusiast

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Well, I ordered the Leer 100XL today. I ordered it with the carpeted headliner and clothes hanger (didn't really need the clothes hanger, but it came in a value package that was together), 12V dome light, removable front picture window and the remote unlock. There was a $70 coupon online, so all in all it was $1677 + tax. The Snugtop was about $300 more and didn't come with the remote unlock. It should be here in 3-4 weeks. Something that really sold me was the Lifetime warranty on the paint and structure.

 

I appreciate all of the feedback.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Well, I ordered the Leer 100XL today. I ordered it with the carpeted headliner and clothes hanger (didn't really need the clothes hanger, but it came in a value package that was together), 12V dome light, removable front picture window and the remote unlock. There was a $70 coupon online, so all in all it was $1677 + tax. The Snugtop was about $300 more and didn't come with the remote unlock. It should be here in 3-4 weeks. Something that really sold me was the Lifetime warranty on the paint and structure.

 

I appreciate all of the feedback.

Wingnut has my 01 Silverado. The Leer 100XQ on it is about 4 years old and as nice now as it was new. (partially thanks to Wing for taking such good care of it)

 

I think your gonna be a happy camper with your new shell.

kevhead hd Enthusiast

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You should be happy with your cap, i have a 06 2500hd crewcab with a 100xl and am

happy with it, I have the flip out front window (helps lots with cleaning) and

the carpet headliner. The only problem i had was color match(graystone), it was pretty

light. so much for the fancy paint match system. :smash:

bwinter1 Enthusiast

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You should be happy with your cap, i have a 06 2500hd crewcab with a 100xl and am

happy with it, I have the flip out front window (helps lots with cleaning) and

the carpet headliner. The only problem i had was color match(graystone), it was pretty

light. so much for the fancy paint match system. :smash:

 

 

 

That kinda worries me. I wonder if there is any way that they can re-match it. I know that I will like the look of it. Too bad my wife's new rig trumps my truck...

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2017HD Enthusiast

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My Leer in Blue Granite was a perfect match for the truck- they even use the same color code - however I suspect that with time the sun will age the fiberglass differently than the truck.

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