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2019 Truck cap/topper/camper shell thread

I have an olive green ram on order. I know I want a soft topper, but split between what color to select. Looking for photos of the olive green rams with the soft toppers to help me decide. Lets see some pics!
 
LateToTheParty said:
Yes, they are exposed.
I don't have any close-ups, but have this one from last year when I added my fishing rod holders that shows the two rows of them along the top. I used a few of the bolts to mount the aluminum studs I used for the rod holders.
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The shop I went to had no problems with me being in the shop. They let me drive the truck in, watch the progress, then back the truck back out. This was in the height of the pandemic, so while that could have something to do with it, the other major topper dealer in the Denver area where I bought my Snugtop for my 4th gen let me do the same years ago. Unfortunately, it's their shop and their rules.
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Thank you so much!
 
Thedaran said:
I have an olive green ram on order. I know I want a soft topper, but split between what color to select. Looking for photos of the olive green rams with the soft toppers to help me decide. Lets see some pics!
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I thought they canceled the OD green for 22?
 
Thedaran said:
Got my order in a 2 months before ramtrucks.com removed the option on the website. Crossing my fingers I get it.
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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I was back and forth on the color and I do regret not getting it.
 
Thedaran said:
I have an olive green ram on order. I know I want a soft topper, but split between what color to select. Looking for photos of the olive green rams with the soft toppers to help me decide. Lets see some pics!
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I would go black as it matches every color, but after having one i would not get one again.
 
If you're set on a softopper, I think black would be the only option to go with olive green. If you google Green Softopper, there are some Tacos and Gladiators with different color softoppers. Personally I don't think the tan nor the gray work.
 
jadmt said:
I would go black as it matches every color, but after having one i would not get one again.
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I think I posted this before, but I also had one (on my Chevy). It had its pros and it’s cons. I ultimately did not get one on my Ram.
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Cons: Lacked security, large blind spots on sides due to lack of side windows, blind spot behind you after the window hazed over after a couple years(replaceable, but I didn’t), dark inside due to lack of side windows), doesn’t look as good as a hard shell on some trucks

Pros: Cheap compared to a hard shell, fold down in seconds to use full bed/haul gravel, unique looking, keeps things dry pretty well (minor leaks at corners where water runs off, fine for the most part. seams didn’t leak!)

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el_barto said:
I think I posted this before, but I also had one (on my Chevy). It had its pros and it’s cons. I ultimately did not get one on my Ram.
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Cons: Lacked security, large blind spots on sides due to lack of side windows, blind spot behind you after the window hazed over after a couple years(replaceable, but I didn’t), dark inside due to lack of side windows), doesn’t look as good as a hard shell on some trucks

Pros: Cheap compared to a hard shell, fold down in seconds to use full bed/haul gravel, unique looking, keeps things dry pretty well (minor leaks at corners where water runs off, fine for the most part. seams didn’t leak!)
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I used the vinyl rear for about a week and realized it was just going to become opaque in a month and replaced it with the solid panel in the back which of course makes it even worse as far as being dark inside. I had about the same pros and cons but will add that mud stains them and running down the road they look like a starving horse that you can see its ribs....I came out of walmart one time to find someone unsnapped the driver's side snaps (that side was out of view for most of the lot). I never had anything in the bed but everytime I did carry my camping equipment ie ARB fridge etc I worried. One other con is on a hard cap the rear window lifts up and if it is raining or dusty you don't get covered in rain or dust. On the softopper there is no way to open it without getting covered. oh they should also come with a hmcsl and they don't.
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I love my softopper. Have zero complaints that weren't expected going into the purchase. And I actually like the "rugged" look of it compared to the hardshell, not to mention its unmatched functionality for my needs.

I went with black on my olive PW. I was torn between black and tan, and the tan does look really good with the green, but went black because it matched the PW accents.

There is someone either here, or on the big PW group on Facebook, who has OG w/ tan topper. You should definitely be able to come across some pics
 
Does anyone have pics of the remote lock on the inside and outside of the window of an ARE Z series cap? Thank you in advance.
 
Oh by the way, I’m still waiting on my slider front window for my used Leer cap. Ordered the first week of September. I’m so tired of waiting. Originally it was 5 to 8 weeks…… Ughh
 
I ordered an ARE truck cap Z-series for a 2021 RAM and it was supposed to come with the trimless edge on the bottom. However, it came with the painted trim edge. ARE is saying that since the body style is still from 2009, they have not updated their mold. I would never have ordered the cap if it had the edge. Their website picture says "exclusions apply" and to contact dealer. I confirmed with dealer during the order process that it had the trimless edge. Basically, the dealer is claiming they did not know and ARE did not tell them. Now the dealer and ARE are refusing a refund. Any suggestions?
 

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When I ordered my 2019 ARE Z shell I was disappointed to see it didn't have the painted trim edge anymore. When it arrived it had the painted trim edge which I was glad to see, I think it looks better...finished look!
 
I mean it seems like a stupid thing to get hung up on…. But the dealer claiming they don’t know? The ARE dealer must sell and install multiple toppers on Rams every day, surely they should know the right answer.
 
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