Ranch Skyline Cap (topper) and BedRug installed on 2023 Lariat FX4

[Little Red Truck]

I purchased the Maverick because I needed a small, economical vehicle for family road trips and towing a small utility trailer and teardrop camper. The Maverick fit the bill but would need a cap to give me the covered space. Not many were available so it's probably a good thing it took over a year to get the truck in. The BedRug was added to give the bed a more finished look and feel with the cap but still be durable enough for truck work. It held up well in the time it was in before the cap went on.

I purchased the cap through a Ranch dealer and had them install the BedRug too since I didn't want to attempt that in January. It's a Ranch Skyline and I like it so far. The gap at the cab is more than I'd like but it seems unavoidable on a unibody. After a week I hardly notice or care anymore. I went with a textured matte black to match the black plastic trim as best I could and because I was told they couldn't gurantee a match to the tri-color paint. I think I like the black better now that I have it anyway.

Here's the details:
Ranch Skyline cap (installed) - $2,606
Textured matte black finish - no cost due to promotion but I think it was maybe $150 extra
Drop down front slider - $100
Side windoors (no vents) - $428
LED battery lights - $40 (first was included and I purchased a second for $40)
Headliner - $136 (no charge for this one due to the promotion as well)
Clothes hangers (4) - $144
Yakima roof tracks only - $177
BedRug install - $100
Total $3909

It certainly was expensive but they all are and I wanted some options so it is what it is. The mid-rise was chosen to maximize storage and ensure the doors opened above my eyeline which they do (I'm 5'11"). I wanted side access so I went with windoors but no vents since I won't be camping or transporting pets. I chose the battery lights over wired in since they were cheaper and won't drain the truck battery if I left them on. The headliner was to make it look nice and I hear the raw fiberglass can be rough and sharp. The clothes hangers were just to have 4 factory ceiling points to hook to if needed. Given the size of the cap I don't know that I needed 4 but, at this point, what's another 100 bucks. The roof tracks were just for future proofing since I don't know if I'll need anything up there or not but, again, better to just pay for it now and be done with it.

I'll post some pictures below. Let me know if you have any questions. Cap info was hard to come by when I was looking so I wanted this out there to help out anyone else considering one.

The truck handled 12 sheets of drywall with no problem and the cap held in the insulation just fine with the doors closed

This is how I supported the drywall (first load was before the cap went on)

Edit: The inside was wetter than expected after a rain. When it dried out I poured water between the cab and cap and it seems to be coming in from the front corners. I've reached out to the installer to see what can be done.

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[Maverickman74]

Thankyou looks great. We were just talking about how we need to get our cap figured out. We will be going with a Ranch/Jason aswell. Racks on top, same front window but the passenger side will be a vent slider. The driver side I may retrofit to be just popped out a bit for our dogs on shopping days. We also like the roof hangers and think they will be good for hanging up fans for the dogs.

 

[Derek2023]

Great to know, I didn't know other tops were available other than from the Ford dealer and will definitely be purchasing soon after I get my Maverick. Also It's very impressive that you can hold that much sheetrock in the back without more squatting in the rear.

 

[NextTruck]

Doing truck stuff...........!

 

[dazza]

Can you post a pic of the truck in profile? Looking to get a black topper for my area 51 mav but they are like 10-15% of the price of the whole truck!

 

[LovemyMavericj]

I purchased the Maverick because I needed a small, economical vehicle for family road trips and towing a small utility trailer and teardrop camper. The Maverick fit the bill but would need a cap to give me the covered space. Not many were available so it's probably a good thing it took over a year to get the truck in. The BedRug was added to give the bed a more finished look and feel with the cap but still be durable enough for truck work. It held up well in the time it was in before the cap went on.

I purchased the cap through a Ranch dealer and had them install the BedRug too since I didn't want to attempt that in January. It's a Ranch Skyline and I like it so far. The gap at the cab is more than I'd like but it seems unavoidable on a unibody. After a week I hardly notice or care anymore. I went with a textured matte black to match the black plastic trim as best I could and because I was told they couldn't gurantee a match to the tri-color paint. I think I like the black better now that I have it anyway.

Here's the details:
Ranch Skyline cap (installed) - $2,606
Textured matte black finish - no cost due to promotion but I think it was maybe $150 extra
Drop down front slider - $100
Side windoors (no vents) - $428
LED battery lights - $40 (first was included and I purchased a second for $40)
Headliner - $136 (no charge for this one due to the promotion as well)
Clothes hangers (4) - $144
Yakima roof tracks only - $177
BedRug install - $100
Total $3909

It certainly was expensive but they all are and I wanted some options so it is what it is. The mid-rise was chosen to maximize storage and ensure the doors opened above my eyeline which they do (I'm 5'11"). I wanted side access so I went with windoors but no vents since I won't be camping or transporting pets. I chose the battery lights over wired in since they were cheaper and won't drain the truck battery if I left them on. The headliner was to make it look nice and I hear the raw fiberglass can be rough and sharp. The clothes hangers were just to have 4 factory ceiling points to hook to if needed. Given the size of the cap I don't know that I needed 4 but, at this point, what's another 100 bucks. The roof tracks were just for future proofing since I don't know if I'll need anything up there or not but, again, better to just pay for it now and be done with it.

I'll post some pictures below. Let me know if you have any questions. Cap info was hard to come by when I was looking so I wanted this out there to help out anyone else considering one.

The truck handled 12 sheets of drywall with no problem and the cap held in the insulation just fine with the doors closed

This is how I supported the drywall (first load was before the cap went on)

Odd ? Can a topper be put on if you have a cover on already?

 

[Maverickman74]

Odd ? Can a topper be put on if you have a cover on already?

If you take the cover back off. I mean I suppose you could. Sealing could be an issue. Would also be akward. Could always sell the bed cover.

 

[Little Red Truck]

Can you post a pic of the truck in profile?

Here's a profile pic. I hardly notice the gap anymore but I do wish they fit a little tighter.

 

[Little Red Truck]

Also It's very impressive that you can hold that much sheetrock in the back without more squatting in the rear.

It didn't squat but it did drive better in tow/haul mode with that much weight. It was around 600lbs I believe which is not close to the max for the truck. I've towed light loads with no issue but am curious to put something heavier on it some time.

 

[tkammen270]

Hey, any update on the cap? How has it been? I'm looking at the Ranch Skyline or the Leer 180 Mid-rise and I can't decide which one I would like better.

 

[MAV80AK]

Appreciate the information and photos!

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