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Overall 3.0 of 5
Fit: 4.0 of 5
Finish: 3.0 of 5
Function: 4.0 of 5
Performance: 3.7 of 5
 Preliminary Review
A.R.E. Cx Series
CX Classic : Ford F150
June 11, 2016    Posted by: Kevin
This is the first pick-up / capped vehicle that I have ever owned. I have barely used it so it is probably a little early for me to comment on anything except the dealer in Idaho Falls was excellent. Took a lot of time explaining the various options and showed me how things worked and how to use it. I would probably have rated it higher at this point but the paint job was not as good as I hoped. It is not as finished as what you see on the truck. Could be the paint ( Ruby Metallic) or the finish on the cap but it is definitely noticeable. Will know more after a road trip in July. Bought an A.R.E. cap based on Ford Body Shop mgr. recommendation.

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Overall 3.5 of 5
Fit: 3.5 of 5
Finish: 3.5 of 5
Function: 4.0 of 5
Performance: 3.7 of 5
 Great cap, but not perfect.
A.R.E. Dcu Series
DCU Series : Toyota Tacoma
December 31, 2015    Posted by: Kevin
I needed a secure and dry storage option for my truck bed and this fit the bill. In terms of its fit and finish, this is definitely the best contractor cap out there, and IMHO it also is the best looking (if you go for the utilitarian thing). That said, its not perfect. Definitely either get the interior skinned or plan on skinning them your self. If you do neither, you'll inevitably get some dings in the aluminium from your load shifting on the inside. There are some gaps between the cap and the bed rail on the side closest to the cab. The installer used some sort of putty to take care of this - time will tell how well that holds up. I think a gasket would have been better. The alignment of the roof rack to the cap isn't great, and the welds are kind of rough. I'll definitely be taking care not to overload this, and I won't ratchet down my load as tight as I would on a TracRac. On balance I think it's a great cap, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.

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Overall 5.0 of 5
Fit: 5.0 of 5
Finish: 5.0 of 5
Function: 5.0 of 5
Performance: 5.0 of 5
 Great fit
A.R.E. Lsx Series
LSX Series : Ford F150
November 26, 2015    Posted by: Kevin
3rd truck I've put an A.R.E. cover on. Very pleased. Lynn and Don at Custom Covers are great to work with.

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