Question:
recently purchased a tacoma. I'm new to trucks but have been
looking forward to getting camper shells, which I need to learn
about.
what's a reasonable price range for a snugtop highliner? in los
angeles area? (with insulation and sliding side windows)
I've heard snugtop is the only brand that you can lock from inside. is
this pretty secure?
if my truck rear window is one piece of glass (non-sliding), is it at
all beneficial (or recommended) to have the shell w/ the folding front
window? do people drive w/ the shell window down to help visibility?
how is snugtop in terms of water leakage? is that a given? how do you
adjust for it?
I've seen a few brahmas which I liked the shape of. any recommended
dealers in los angeles? do they make versions for tacomas?
I've heard of bedrugs and I've heard of people padding their bed
themselves. what's most practical in terms of cost/effort/preserving
the truck?
I know I ask alot of questions, if you know some answers, that would
be great.
Answer:
From day one the sliding front window on my Snugtop leaked and three
trips back to the dealer never completely solved the problem. To add to
the fun, now I've got leaks around one side window and the back door.
The lock is a PITA, too. You can lock it from the inside. My problem
with it is that if there's the least bit of water in the mechanism, and
it's below freezing, the whole thing freezes solid and can't be locked
or unlocked from either side. I suppose it's just as secure as any
other single canopy lock. Still, that's not saying much. A tailgate
lock would certainly beef up the system.
Certainly snugtops look great, and for the most part, I think they're
well-constructed. But I wouldn't buy one again. I had a lot better
luck with the two Gemtops I've owned. YMMV
