How Many Have Shells on their Trucks?

[Pete Sheppard]

Hi, newbie here...
While I'm having a ball driving it around, I bought my Maverick as a work truck; I don't need anything bigger.
Part of my need is a full camper shell to protect bulky equipment from weather. I was shocked, though, to see how rare they are. I suppose part of it is that the Mav is so new, but the only source I could find is Leer, who builds them to order for both Ford and H&H. They both have wait times of weeks and cost in the multiple thousands.
Is anyone else in the same boat??

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[notfast]

Hi, newbie here...
While I'm having a ball driving it around, I bought my Maverick as a work truck; I don't need anything bigger.
Part of my need is a full camper shell to protect bulky equipment from weather. I was shocked, though, to see how rare they are. I suppose part of it is that the Mav is so new, but the only source I could find is Leer, who builds them to order for both Ford and H&H. They both have wait times of weeks and cost in the multiple thousands.
Is anyone else in the same boat??

Unless you have an incredibly common, high-volume vehicle common to fleets (Ford F-150, Super Duty, GM 1500), you'd be hard-pressed to find anything in stock.

Snugtop, Leer, and ARE all make toppers for the Maverick, but I imagine they are made to order. I'm personally a fan of the ARE DCU.
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/a-r-e-dcu-cap.13239/#post-343499

 

[Pete Sheppard]

Thanks, notfast!

 

[RZ Lee]

DIY topper

 

[Rickdebbobrandy]

DIY topper

 

[Rickdebbobrandy]

This may help you too. This is Flated air topper for my 2024 Maverick. I use it for camping and works great. It weighs 35 pounds and I’m a 65 year old woman and put it on myself. It handles freeway speeds perfectly at 75-80 mph. They send an air pump with it. Pops up in no time.

 

[Escapologist]

I recently discovered that Ranch Fibreglass do caps for Maverick, 2 of their models, no idea about pricing. They seem to be special order with most of their dealers who are typically small independants. If there is a large dealer in your area, it's possible they might have got one or two in "on spec".

Fit chart shows models https://ranchfiberglass.com/ranch_fitchart/

ETA: There are also some plans available for an "import truck" camper shell from Glen-L, but dimensions probably need massaging... https://www.glen-l.com/Outback-Longbed-Plans-Patterns/productinfo/50-255/

 

[Pigeonman]

Hi, newbie here...
While I'm having a ball driving it around, I bought my Maverick as a work truck; I don't need anything bigger.
Part of my need is a full camper shell to protect bulky equipment from weather. I was shocked, though, to see how rare they are. I suppose part of it is that the Mav is so new, but the only source I could find is Leer, who builds them to order for both Ford and H&H. They both have wait times of weeks and cost in the multiple thousands.
Is anyone else in the same boat??

I order a Leer topper 180 from a Leer dealer in my neck of the woods.

Hi, newbie here...
While I'm having a ball driving it around, I bought my Maverick as a work truck; I don't need anything bigger.
Part of my need is a full camper shell to protect bulky equipment from weather. I was shocked, though, to see how rare they are. I suppose part of it is that the Mav is so new, but the only source I could find is Leer, who builds them to order for both Ford and H&H. They both have wait times of weeks and cost in the multiple thousands.
Is anyone else in the same boat??

I ordered a Leer 180 for my 2025 Maverick from a local Leer dealer in my neck of the woods. The up charges were for the Azure gray paint match and for an interior light. This was purchased when Leer had a $200 discount program about 3 weeks ago. The out the door price was $3000.

Let me know if you have any questions. Hope this helps. Mike

 

[Pete Sheppard]

DIY topper

WOW! Talk about a prime example of a handyman's craft!

 

[Red Eyes - Wide Shut]

Hi, newbie here...
While I'm having a ball driving it around, I bought my Maverick as a work truck; I don't need anything bigger.
Part of my need is a full camper shell to protect bulky equipment from weather. I was shocked, though, to see how rare they are. I suppose part of it is that the Mav is so new, but the only source I could find is Leer, who builds them to order for both Ford and H&H. They both have wait times of weeks and cost in the multiple thousands.
Is anyone else in the same boat??

Why didn't you just buy an SUV. If you put on a shell it limits the size of items that you can fit and looks more like a car. I get it to each his own though.

 

[Pete Sheppard]

Why didn't you just buy an SUV. If you put on a shell it limits the size of items that you can fit and looks more like a car. I get it to each his own though.

I am in the lawn care business, and need a pickup truck for carrying materials and equipment separately from the passenger cabin. My Maverick is the perfect size. I made do with an Escape for several years, but it was far less than ideal for me.

 

[Pigeonman]

Why didn't you just buy an SUV. If you put on a shell it limits the size of items that you can fit and looks more like a car. I get it to each his own though.

I have a F150 with a shell, also. At nearly 80 years old I don't need the F150 anymore. I feel more comfortable with the safety features on the 2025 Maverick. If I want to have a larger load, I have a trailer to tow behind the Mav. Mike

 

[Pete Sheppard]

I have a F150 with a shell, also. At nearly 80 years old I don't need the F150 anymore. I feel more comfortable with the safety features on the 2025 Maverick. If I want to have a larger load, I have a trailer to tow behind the Mav. Mike

And half the gas (at least) doesn't hurt, either. If you have an EcoBoost, you are still way ahead of 150.

 

[Don806]

I went from roll up to hard tonneau to a “Chinese topper”
I bought mine used, but there’s an entire thread about “Alibaba topper” on here
I’m super happy with it

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/alibaba-topper.58645/page-10#post-1083469

 

[Alfetta159]

I don't use shells...

I use a bumper dumper...

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