2019 Truck cap/topper/camper shell thread

[Will_T]

Look back in this thread I believe there are several photos showing the wire location, above the spare and center behind the bumper.

edit: We were typing at the same time and I see your explanation below. Thanks!!

 

[steve49]

I did tie into the wire above the spare for the third brake light, and then ran a #10 red and black wire from the drivers side battery to in the bed. For the shell electric lock, tied into the truck door lock wires under the drivers side door sill to the bed. In my posting further back there is also an A.R.E. wire instructions.

 

[steve49]

No plug just some blunt cut wires, three I think.

 

[Will_T]

And I just realized that with the 5th wheel prep on my truck, I will get both a 7 pin and regular connector in the bed of the truck. So may have a couple of better options other than letting the canopy installer splice into the light fixture.

All this different stuff would sure be a lot easier to figure out if I actually had the truck. Four weeks tomorrow in D1 now!

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Yes I posted a pic of the white/purple wire a page or two back

 

[Will_T]

Found it. That is what I saw originally. Starts back at post 106 in this thread. Very good explanations.

 

[LateToTheParty]

for the ARE guys again.. what side does the brake light wiring come down? I believe I remember it being on the driver side on the display unit.

I am kicking around the idea of prewiring my brake light

Correct, it comes down the drivers side.

 

[Bigwalnuthoney]

I read that a topper from 2009+ 1500 or 2010+ 2500/3500 will fit a 2020, I'm assuming 2021 also. Is that true for long bed too or just the short beds? Have a '21 3500 long bed on order, looking for cap options.

 

[Will_T]

I read that a topper from 2009+ 1500 or 2010+ 2500/3500 will fit a 2020, I'm assuming 2021 also. Is that true for long bed too or just the short beds? Have a '21 3500 long bed on order, looking for cap options.

I was told that the shells fit 2019 though 2021. But there are additional limits because of the cab high brake light/cameras. I ordered an ARE MX Mid-Rise. The dealer told me he had installed this exact shell on a many 2020s and a couple of 2021s and it fit but was tight to the brake light. He talked about moving the shell back about 1/2" to give more clearance. I was not thrilled with that idea as the main concern I had was water leaks. There is a post back in this thread a ways where someone said since the cameras are useless anyway with a shell, they removed the larger brake light with cameras and replaced it with a smaller one from Amazon. They just stuffed the cameras and wires into the headliner. Then they had plenty of clearance. I may do the same before I pick up my shell.

 

[Gswain]

My snugtop super sport showed up the other day. Didnt really want the frameless windows, but i had trouble with the window sliding tracks warping in the heat to where you couldnt open the windows, so i went the frameless route. Overall very impressed with the shell, back glass hatch isnt perfectly aligned but it is perfectly functional. Looks like maybe the jig was off when they drilled the mounting holes, so one side is 1/4" lower.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

Update on my ARE Overland topper. I’m at 13 weeks, it was scheduled to ship last Thursday but my rep followed up and it is the line-x type coating on the topper that they are short on. That’s what is holding me up. I’m the oldest in the dealers queue, even some newer orders have been delivered already. I’m not upset about it, I just like to know where I am in the waiting process. New ETA (ship date) April 16.

 

[mcspeed]

Ordered my ARE Z cap and arrived in 4 weeks. Was expecting much longer but got lucky!


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[Rockcrawlindude]

Ordered my ARE Z cap and arrived in 4 weeks. Was expecting much longer but got lucky!


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Super jealous. The Z Is super nice. Pics?

 

[mcspeed]

Super jealous. The Z Is super nice. Pics?

Installing it right now! Yep it’s a GMC LOL! Almost bought a Cummins!


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[Rockcrawlindude]

Installing it right now! Yep it’s a GMC LOL! Almost bought a Cummins!


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Well at least the TOP is nice (;

jk truck is nice, too

 

[BigBoy2500]

RSI Smartcap. Had it installed today. I really like it, build quality is excellent.

 

[MattK]

RSI Smartcap. Had it installed today. I really like it, build quality is excellent.

Looks great! Thinking about getting one. Does the bed camera (if you have one) still work with it on? How’s the fit?

 

[BigBoy2500]

Looks great! Thinking about getting one. Does the bed camera (if you have one) still work with it on? How’s the fit?

Fit is great! There is a cut out and window for the bed light into the cap which would probably allow the camera to work.

 

[SFAngus]

RSI Smartcap. Had it installed today. I really like it, build quality is excellent.

I'm waiting impatiently for mine... when did you order it, and did you get it from a dealer or shipped directly to you?

 

[easye515]

RSI Smartcap. Had it installed today. I really like it, build quality is excellent.

What size bed do you have? I have the 6'4 and my RSI has a "shelf" where the cap ends, and the tailgate continues. I don't see that on yours.