Camper Tops

Camper tops, which are also known as camper shells are basically rigid canopy, or solid housing fitted over a pick up camper truck.

Camper tops not only useful for camping out, but they also give protection from weather, thieves, etc.

Many types of camper tops are available in market. You need to purchase top depending upon your requirements.

Camper tops are generally made of aluminum. Aluminum tops are best if you tend to pack lesser loads.

If you prefer to pack heavy loads, then you can go for steel tops. But, these steel tops are very heavy, as a result they are hard to transport. Therefore, these steel tops are best for large truck with strong engine.

And, if you like to have light weight camper tops that can carry heavy loads, then you can go for Fiberglass camper tops.

Things to Consider While Purchasing Camper Tops

If you are thinking to purchase a camper top, then you need to consider few things. First and foremost, you need to consider your requirements. As mentioned earlier, depending of upon your requirements, you need to select a camper top i.e. aluminum camper tops, or steel camper tops, or a fiber glass top.

It is best for you to consider your truck dealer (RV Dealers) for purchasing truck camper tops, because you can get the truck camper top that fits perfectly to your camper. You also need to consider the durability of the material used for top. Other things you need to consider are the maintenance requirements, price and storage area.

You can find many companies that manufacture truck camper tops. The following are some of the manufactures:

A.R.E Truck Camper Tops

A.R.E is one of the largest manufacturers of fiberglass camper tops in USA. Various tops manufactured by A.R.E include:

• Build and quote your own truck camper top: This option allows you to select the color of your truck and design of the top.
• Z Series: These tops come with soft rounded curves and sleek designs
• CX Series: These tops are designed with sleek contours with wonderful designs.
• MX Series
• V Series
• TW Series
• Deluxe commercial unit series

Leer Caps

The tops produced by Leer Caps are:

• 100XQ: This top comes with wonderful sleek automotive design and functionality. This brings a SUV look to your truck top.
•  100XL: This truck camper top is the award winning fiberglass top developed by Leer caps. This top combines the stylish look of a sport utility with the versatility of a pickup.
• 100LE: This top comes with features same as 100XL, with an addition of contoured screened side slider windows with dark-tint glass.
• 100R: This is the most economical type of top manufactured by Leer caps. It comes with double T-handled locks, and framed door.
• 100: This top is a rugged and economical type of top, which comes with sliding window, tinted glass, and rear brake light.
• 122: This series of truck camper tops are best for recreational and work minded customers. You can get maximum height from front to rear, which offers you maximum loading capacity.

like double T-handle locks, framed door for maximum security at a minimum price.