Product Reviews : A.R.E. Truck Caps and Tonneau Covers

I recently purchased the ARE MX series truck cap for my 2024 Ford F250. I first noticed the holes that were used to secure the cap during shipping. Although washers were used with the bolts, the washers essentially eroded the carpet underneath them, leaving a one inch circle of exposed fiberglass in four places. This was not the case when I purchased the same ARE MX in 2020. The carpet liner was rippled throughout the interior and I had to go through with a plastic putty knife and smooth everything out. There's also a spot of carpet near the bulk head that doesn't meet up, leaving exposed fiberglass. Lastly, the cap leaks on the flat long portion of the driver's side. The leak runs 3/4 the length and onto the wiring coming from the driver's side brake light. Eventually that will cause corrosion. There are companies out there that use a much better gasket that prevent leaks in simple areas like this. My 2020 MX had a leak coming from the windoor, which is why I went with the standard slider window this time. For $4000, I expect better quality.