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

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.