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Old 03-21-2013, 07:46 AM
cslb81 cslb81 is offline
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Default how much does a truck cap weigh?

im thinking about getting a truck cap for my 4banger sidestep ranger being that it is a 4banger i dont want to add too much weight does anyone know how much an all fiberglass ARE truck cap weighs? or a close estimate at least?
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Old 03-21-2013, 07:51 AM
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I've got a fiberglass Leonard top. I'd say it weighs maybe 100 pounds. I can get under it and lift it onto my shoulders and get it on and off of my truck by myself if I have to, and I'm not a body builder or anything. It's awkward to do by yourself, but it's doable.
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Old 03-21-2013, 07:59 AM
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250-300 pounds. I used to sell caps and lids
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Old 03-21-2013, 08:04 AM
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yeah it's like the weight of a passenger - it won't affect the 2.5 too greatly...

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though the cross wind driving on the highway makes a bigger impact lol
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Old 03-21-2013, 08:04 AM
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it's actually the 2.3 duratech and thanks for the help
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Old 03-21-2013, 08:05 AM
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oh well that's better then - you have quite a bit mor eHP & torque than me!
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Old 03-21-2013, 01:41 PM
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I've got a fiberglass Leonard top. I'd say it weighs maybe 100 pounds. I can get under it and lift it onto my shoulders and get it on and off of my truck by myself if I have to, and I'm not a body builder or anything. It's awkward to do by yourself, but it's doable.
Exactly what he said. I have an MPulse cap, can remove it myself from underneath but it's awkward. About 100lbs...
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Old 03-21-2013, 03:11 PM
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fiberglass caps are alot heavier, i'd say mine weighs around 200 lbs. aluminum caps, on the other hand, are very lightweight, easy enough to pick up and move around by yourself.
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Old 03-21-2013, 04:34 PM
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250-300 pounds. I used to sell caps and lids
There is absolutely no way a topper weighs 250-300 pounds. I'm not going to weigh mine to prove it, but the fact that I can hoist it up on my shoulders and get it on and off of my truck by myself tells me it's maybe 150 pounds tops.

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No way I can get 250+ pounds on my shoulders by myself.
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Old 03-21-2013, 05:05 PM
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Just had a brand new ARE fiberglas installed on my truck which is a 2000 Ext cab 6'bed and it weighs about 150#
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Old 03-21-2013, 07:08 PM
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did any of you notice any significant changes in mpgs? or pretty much the same? i always thought they weighed way more now im super excited about getting one
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Old 03-21-2013, 08:38 PM
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Default Re: how much does a truck cap weigh?

Would the added weight in the rear from a camper be enough to make the bumps easier, suspension smoother on the rear? And I wonder about what the guy above said too.
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Old 03-21-2013, 10:32 PM
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Would the added weight in the rear from a camper be enough to make the bumps easier, suspension smoother on the rear? And I wonder about what the guy above said too.
im sure it'll help with traction but no idea about bumps or anything
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Old 03-22-2013, 03:14 AM
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I don't really notice any difference in accelleration, fuel economy, or ride quality with the cap on or off. You do have to be more careful of blind spots and backing up though.
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Old 03-22-2013, 06:01 AM
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did any of you notice any significant changes in mpgs? or pretty much the same? i always thought they weighed way more now im super excited about getting one
absolutely no noticeable changes in mpg for me lol!

notes: the truck seems quieter with it on.

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im sure it'll help with traction but no idea about bumps or anything
i didn't notice a big difference

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I don't really notice any difference in accelleration, fuel economy, or ride quality with the cap on or off. You do have to be more careful of blind spots and backing up though.
lol! it took me a whole friggin week to get used to my left side blind spot
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