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Old 04-17-2007, 09:23 PM
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I don't have a good pic of the truck without the shell but here is an Idea..

Shell or not... I just got a gooseneck trailer and now have to decide if the shell is staying or not.. We will have the attachment in my buddies truck too. Another thing is we noticed my camper shell is cracking at the seams??? I have only taken in off a total of 3 time since it was new... So we'll see.

I can't decide if I like it without or with.. Actually I love it both ways but the shell kinda makes it look like an SUV. But I got the shell for the little lap dogs!
I don't really want them riding in the back seat..

OOOh decisions.. Help fellas..

Shane



Old 04-17-2007, 09:24 PM
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the shells are pretty functional, but i think they take away from the truck. i say no shell...its looks alot better without it as do most!!

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Old 04-17-2007, 09:29 PM
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I am leaning toward that direction. Just gotta get a electrical fence around the edges for the darned seperation anxiety lab!!! and the stupid newfie that barks when he farts..
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Well I kinda like the shell on the Mega Cab. Still think the bed is just tooo small for the Mega Cab, the shell kind of evens it out some to me. I have had shells and tonneaus and once you have them it is hard to do without. Just my opinion, you asked.
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Originally Posted by RamWheelsBy4
Well I kinda like the shell on the Mega Cab. Still think the bed is just tooo small for the Mega Cab, the shell kind of evens it out some to me. I have had shells and tonneaus and once you have them it is hard to do without. Just my opinion, you asked.
I do find it very different without it.. I just don't want to be taking it on and off and on if I need to pull the trailer. I don't want to expect my buddy to pull it when needed..

Well see what the shell place has to say about the cracks??

Thanks Fellas.. Keep em coming.
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Looks like TWICE the truck without! I made a killer bed for the backseat of my jalopy for the Lab, a few bucks worth of plywood, foam, and some vinyl from Wal-Mart.
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Better fuel mileage with........
Old 04-17-2007, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 2003Ram
Better fuel mileage with........
Hasn't changed..
Old 04-17-2007, 10:52 PM
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I bought mine soley for the function of it (2 kids = more stuff). Otherwise I'd have stacks on my truck. It's nice to keep the stuff out of the cab, but still keep it covered. If your topper has lost it's function and you can live without it, LOSE IT! That's hilarious that your newfie barks when he farts !
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Originally Posted by t-boe
I bought mine soley for the function of it (2 kids = more stuff). Otherwise I'd have stacks on my truck. It's nice to keep the stuff out of the cab, but still keep it covered. If your topper has lost it's function and you can live without it, LOSE IT! That's hilarious that your newfie barks when he farts !
Yeah he is something else.. We'll see how the next couple of days go... I almost feel naked without it..

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It looks good both ways. I've been looking at yours a lot because of having the same color. With a dog that's reason enough to keep it, but with that being said I really like how it looks without the shell. I think your rims stand out more with the shell off.
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I just looked again and my vote is take it off and don't feed the dog any beans!!!

That's a nice truck Shane.
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I'd lose it, but dogs in the back seat suck IMHO.
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I like them better OFF. My budy had one and just sold it for the same reason of the fifth wheel hitch he bought. I told him it looks much better now and he said after a few days he agrees.
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Hi Shane, your truck looks much better without the Canopy.
My vote for NO cap.
For bad weather and if you are not using the trailer keep a soft-top for the Pups or how about a custom-made, truck bed high, dogie house. Something like a cross between a tool box and a kennel box.
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