Any suggestions on an affordable bed cap for the Maverick?

[Rinnstafer]

I really like the low profile LEER bed cap, but $4k is too pricey!

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[Raymundo76]

I really like the low profile LEER bed cap, but $4k is too pricey!

There are no cheap caps at this time , unless you want a canvas one. I paid $4200 for an ARE MX w/ light, folding front slider, and instal. I love it; but cannot really justify what I paid. But this Mav is likely my last vehicle, so what the heck.

 

[mcgarveyjb]

My ARE V series low profile, built to my specs ran 3200 installed

 

[RAnSD619]

Not sure if this counts. For what its worth, the people that have these seem to love them.
https://getflated.com/products/air-topper-small-truck-ford-maverick

 

[JennyJoannSuebeeMcNash]

Not sure if this counts. For what its worth, the people that have these seem to love them.
https://getflated.com/products/air-topper-small-truck-ford-maverick

Can also be used as a flotation device if you go airborne into a body of water.

 

[surfstar]

Yeah, if you don't need the security of a hard shell, Flated or Softtopper are cheaper and have the benefit of easy removal for hauling that fridge everyone thinks all trucks must do.

 

[LGM30G]

There are no cheap caps at this time , unless you want a canvas one. I paid $4200 for an ARE MX w/ light, folding front slider, and instal. I love it; but cannot really justify what I paid. But this Mav is likely my last vehicle, so what the heck.

How easy is the ARE to remove and replace? I’ve been eyeing that as well. I like that you can custom build.

 

[CTYankee]

Check pricing on Jeraco caps. I believe they are less expensive than ARE and the quality is comparable. We used to be a dealer for them before I sold my shop.

 

[PNWMaverick]

I had the same issue and ultimately couldn't justify ~15-18% of the whole truck's cost just for a cap.

Years ago when I looked at caps anything over $1,500 from any manufacturer was well into commercial. A cap for a Mazda I was looking at was something around $750, matched paint. Awhile after that I was looking at them for a Toyota and it was around $1,200.

At first I thought there was a pricing error on the configurator for them when I was building my truck. Nope!

Check pricing on Jeraco caps. I believe they are less expensive than ARE and the quality is comparable. We used to be a dealer for them before I sold my shop.

They have a cab high for the Maverick. They do not list pricing and instead follow the horrible practice of wanting you to give them your complete address and phone number just to get a quote.

These companies need to just list their MSRP on their website and stop this nonsense. Jeraco isn't the first company I have seen do this.

 

[prsncat]

How easy is the ARE to remove and replace? I’ve been eyeing that as well. I like that you can custom build.

I had an A.R.E MX (mid-rise) and sold it to a fellow MTC member. I had it bolted to my Maverick, but I also had the clamps from the original installation. It was easy for me to remove the bolts, unplug the lights, and for two people to take it off.

I now have an A.R.E. V (cab-high) shell and have it bolted to my Maverick. I want them bolted to give me a sense of security when mounting stuff on the Yakima racks.

By the way, the cost of the MX was $3940 which includes $400 for OTR. The V was $3200 and was painted to match.

PIcture with the MX

Picture with the V (and other modifications - still the same truck).

 

[Raymundo76]

How easy is the ARE to remove and replace? I’ve been eyeing that as well. I like that you can custom build.

It weighs about 135 lbs, so 2 strong people could likely remove the cap; but there are electrical connections for the brake light and for the optional internal light; so I don't know if those connections have a quick release. As I recall instal was about $235.

 

[LGM30G]

It weighs about 135 lbs, so 2 strong people could likely remove the cap; but there are electrical connections for the brake light and for the optional internal light; so I don't know if those connections have a quick release. As I recall instal was about $235.

Both look pretty nice. How did that affect your mileage?

 

[Raymundo76]

Both look pretty nice. How did that affect your mileage?

Have not seen much of a difference. But for the first 2 months w/o the cap I did not use heat or a/c. Since the cap was purchased I have used a heater; and now the a/c. So it is really difficult to tell. Back in the day when I had a Nissan truck and added an aluminum shell; there was no change. It was likely the increased aerodynamics off set the effects of increased wt.

 

[Rinnstafer]

My ARE V series low profile, built to my specs ran 3200 installed

Oh cool I’ll have to check those out

 

[Rinnstafer]

Not sure if this counts. For what its worth, the people that have these seem to love them.
https://getflated.com/products/air-topper-small-truck-ford-maverick

This looks pretty clean!

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