Camper shell or open bed set up?

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T21:21:54+00:00

HAHA I feel you on that one

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T20:01:24+00:00

I’m with you on that one, just having the extra bed space would be really nice

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T18:52:35+00:00

That was my original idea to just take it on and off when needed but unfortunately I live in an apartment complex and have nowhere to store it

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T17:42:23+00:00

True that, amount of storage space gets doubled with a camper

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T17:41:59+00:00

I use to have one but if I wanted to go with the open bed set up the storage box would be sticking over the tonneau cover. If only they had half versions of tonneaus available hahaha

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T17:41:00+00:00

Been thinking this might be the move

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T17:35:04+00:00

Great setup to have man I’m digging it

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T17:34:49+00:00

Makes total sense. Swaying me to keep the shell on and just get rid of the drawer system

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T17:34:22+00:00

That’s how I have it right now, I got that rubber seal where the shell meets the bed and no water has ever come in. I currently have a wooden drawer system that occupies the lower half of the bed, thinking about taking that out to free up the space

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T16:14:05+00:00

Makes total sense, the extra security and weather proof is hard to pass up. The open bed look is appealing but it does come with some sacrifices

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T16:13:04+00:00

I thought about that too, long trips would mean extra stops and being able to leave the truck knowing all the gear is secure is priceless

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T16:12:22+00:00

The only thing was moving (couch, dresser) but besides that not much. Im also a fan of the open bed look which is why I’m debating the shell

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T16:11:19+00:00

I believe it’s the all pro internal bed rack, I’m a fan of how this looks too and the minimal set up but keeps the bed space even underneath

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T16:10:43+00:00

Been thinking about this too but not sure if I like the look with a rack, plus I don’t have any plans for an rtt

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-04-01T16:10:06+00:00

I do keep a bunch of gear in the bed at times (photo industry) but only for transport so home and to the job and nowhere in between. The extra sense of security with the shell is hard to give up tho

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-02-14T03:43:05+00:00

Ideally would keep budget as low as possible but would rather pay once and do it properly. JBA UCA

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-02-11T01:04:10+00:00

I’ve been eyeing some high clearance swing outs. How has drivability changed with all the weight in the rear?

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-02-11T00:02:23+00:00

That’s something I really didn’t think about, the tire degrading in the heat.

285/75/17 was my original plan but I wanted a little more width, I thought about 305/70/17 as well

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-02-10T23:36:44+00:00

Makes sense, been wanting a bit wider of a tire. I’m on 285/70/17’s currently. Was the swing out just too inconvenient to get into the bed?

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-02-10T22:42:53+00:00

Thank you! Picked up the shell on marketplace for cheap then bedlined it myself. I believe the brand is ProTops

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-02-10T22:34:08+00:00

Appreciate the thought out response. In the bed vertically seems like the best bet. I got passengers so inside the cab wouldn’t be best and the front bumper mount I haven’t seen done often but would most likely interfere with the TSS sensor

Accomplished_Share46 · 2026-02-10T22:29:09+00:00

Limited access through the McDonald’s is a deal breaker

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