Let me go find the review I watched. Do you go off-roading a lot with your taco? Answer from that_guyb2132 on reddit.com
Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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LEER vs ARE For My 2021 SD - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
May 24, 2023 - I am on my second low end ARE topper. When my '11 F-250 was destroyed by hail the topper had slight cosmetic damage. My home's roof needed replacement and my son's truck with an ATX topper parked ~10 feet away had significant but cosmetic damage. I've no experience with Leer. ... I checked on a Leer at the dealership closest to me. The quoted me 6 to 9 weeks for a long bed 2021 shell.
Reddit
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r/Tacomaworld on Reddit: LEER vs A.R.E.?
April 25, 2023 -
Looking to buy a cap for my short bed ‘19 Off Road, mostly for security but more than likely going to sleep/camp back there at some point.
Generally speaking between the two companies what do you prefer and why?
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I had an A.R.E. on my 2014 longbed and currently have a LEER on my 2019 shortbed. I’ve used them both for the same purpose of sleeping/camping, and the LEER (imo) fits much better but either way I didn’t have any leaking with either with the rain we did get. I bought both caps used, and while I liked the sliding windows with screens on the ARE, the windoors on my LEER are much more convenient for grabbing stuff from the back without having to open the tailgate and climb in.
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Let me go find the review I watched. Do you go off-roading a lot with your taco?
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Expedition Portal
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RSI SmartCap vs Leer vs ARE for build out? | Expedition Portal
March 25, 2022 - They claim to be planning for an eventual 8ft model but no word on when and I don't have time to hurry up and wait, I did enough of that crap for Uncle Sam. Tough choice to make between the two you're looking at but if funds aren't an issue I think the Smartcap is worth the coin and will leave you happier in the long run. ... Try pricing out a Leer with all the features that are standard on the RSI.
ClubFrontier
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ARE vs LEER | Nissan Frontier Forum
703 posts · Joined 2021 · Add to quote #2 · May 7, 2022 · Derailed said: I talked to my local camper dealer yesterday. They carry both ARE & LEER. The only ARE currently available is the V series. 12 week lead time. No LEER available yet but she called and they said they are hoping to have the XR & XL available within the next month.
Overland Bound
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Truck Toppers: ARE vs. Leer | OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
Click to expand... Do you have a link to the discussion? My searches aren't bringing up any results... Thanks for the info! Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using OB Talk mobile app ... I’ve owned both a leer and an ARE. They were both excellent. The only difference was the ARE plastic faded faster.
Ford F150 Forum
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Camper Shell Questions - ARE vs LEER - Pics? Opinions? - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans
February 11, 2023 - I don't have a topper on my 2021 F150 (went back to a Retrax Pro MX rolling tonneau), but I put an ARE Z Series cap on my 2017 F350 Powerstroke. Spendy, but if I needed/wanted another cap on a truck, it would be an ARE, hands down. ... If you do a search of just this section of the forum using terms like leer or ARE or cap you should find prior threads on this subject.
Airstream
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Leer vs A.R.E. | Airstream Forums
December 18, 2025 - 2021 27 flying cloud · AIR Member # 163822 · I bought the ARE for my RAM s as Leer didn’t offer a slightly taller than cab option. Very disappointed with the ARE due to leakage of dust and water around the back lift window. The weather strip doesn’t last and all my efforts to seal have not yet been successful.
Honda Ridgeline Owners Club
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Topper Poll: A.R.E. vs Leer vs ?? -- which is best? | Honda Ridgeline Owners Club Forums
I've seen the Leer (the one I have) and the ARE side by side. The Leer over hangs the bed slightly and the ARE sits on top of the bed. I'm lucky I guess, my Leer has not leaked yet but I don't go through car washes. Dday7 · 29 posts · Joined 2021 · Add to quote #18 ·
RetrieverTraining
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LEER vs. ARE | RetrieverTraining.Net - the RTF
LOVE the windoors on my ARE. Lots of air flow for the dog. ... A.R.E. here, I had ordered a Leer first. The dealer called me and said when she tried to order the Leer they told her the Leer windoors would be 9 inches shorter than the molded indentations in the sides of the cap.
RealTruck
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Camper Shell Comparison: ARE Vs. LEER Truck Caps
July 23, 2025 - Both brands are renowned for their high-quality construction, exceptional paint matching, and numerous features, making them top choices for consumers looking to optimize their truck’s cargo area. If you’re in the market for a new topper, you’ll need to decide which brand to choose. So, which is right for you? In this feature, we compare these popular camper shell brands—A.R.E. and LEER—to determine which offers the best assortment of features, the highest quality construction, and the best value.
Reddit
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r/ToyotaTacoma on Reddit: Century vs Leer vs ARE toppers
January 3, 2024 -
Hey there, I own a 2022 SR Tacoma and I want a bed topper. I've found a slightly used Century for $1800 locally in the color of my truck, not sure how good those caps are. The alternative would be to keep hunting for an ARE or Leer. I always thought Leer was the best, but wondering what you all think. My budget is around $2500. I'd love to get one with a carpeted top liner and pet screens for my dogs. I thought about a folding-up one, but I live in Michigan and my car sits outside year-round, I wouldn't want the snow to ruin it.
Ford Tremor Forum
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Choosing between Leer and ARE? | Ford Tremor Forum | Ford Super Duty
September 25, 2021 - It boiled down to the only moving part on the Topper, the rear Window hinges. I chose the A.R.E. Z series. A.R.E. rear window hinges are substantially heavier, stronger. Everything else seemed pretty much equal. A.R.E. also uses American owned and made Yakima racks. Leer doesn't.
Tacoma World
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3rd Gen A.R.E. vs Leer/Century | Tacoma World
Hey guys, I'm really thinking about a cap for my AG DCSB. I priced the ARE CX and CX Evolve, as well as the Leer 100R and 100XR. They didn't have...
MaverickTruckClub
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ARE vs. SnugTop/Leer cab height cap — opinions? | MaverickTruckClub - 2022+ Ford Maverick Pickup Forum, News, Owners, Discussions
November 9, 2023 - The only options I want are some lighting inside, a sliding front window so we can still sort of use the slider in the cab, and rack rails that will eventually have my wife's Thule Hullavator kayak rack installed on them and the quotes I have gotten are ~$3200 for ARE and $4200 for SnugTop/Leer from local dealers (just south of Seattle). Click to expand... Ordered an ARE MX on the 21st. It was $4200 out the door; which was $800 more for 5.5 in of added ht. Including llnlng, Tilt front slider, and a dome lite. The MX is not as sleek; but the added ht will be usefull. Wt is about 160 lbs. Joined · Nov 8, 2021 ·