Clyde gets his A.R.E. cap

[CJ-ING-RJ]

I went with the satin black. I saw the OTR on another cap and it was not a great match (too rough IMHO). Plus the satin was over $300 less.

I'm at my dealer and he is asking for some more info. Is there any chance you could send me your serial number for your topper. The serial number is located by the back window. This would alow me to get a paint code. Thanks in advance.

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[Donkey Fluffer]

Here you go. It's offered by the factory as a paint option. He could have called the factory like my dealer did.

 

[CJ-ING-RJ]

Here you go. It's offered by the factory as a paint option. He could have called the factory like my dealer did.

Apparently he has called the factory and three Jeep dealers. And not a one of them could tell him what paint code to use. And I'm also finding out that he can't give me the details on the height the rails add to the top. Thank you very much for sending me the serial number.

 

[Donkey Fluffer]

Apparently he has called the factory and three Jeep dealers. And not a one of them could tell him what paint code to use. And I'm also finding out that he can't give me the details on the height the rails add to the top. Thank you very much for sending me the serial number.

The embedded rails are barely above flush.
Crutchman truck caps in Gloucester VA ordered my cap. (804) 694-5000. They should know the code. They closed at 1700 EST though

 

[CJ-ING-RJ]

The embedded rails are barely above flush.
Crutchman truck caps in Gloucester VA ordered my cap. (804) 694-5000. They should know the code. They closed at 1700 EST though

I'll rephrase the rail question. How much height do the cross bars add?

 

[PhantomChameleon]

Took 10 weeks and 5 days from deposit to delivery but I have it. I love the full size basket and the dual security system seems alert enough, lol.

Looks awesome!

Are you running a lift/bigger tires or are those stock? Hard to tell with the factory rims!

 

[Donkey Fluffer]

I'll rephrase the rail question. How much height do the cross bars add?

The embedded rails are only slightly above cap level. The A.R E. Ascend basket is designed to mount with NO CROSS RAILS

 

[Donkey Fluffer]

Looks awesome!

Are you running a lift/bigger tires or are those stock? Hard to tell with the factory rims!

2"Mopar Lift. BFG 35's, load range D for lighter weight. I still get 19 mpg

 

[JK4AER]

Took 10 weeks and 5 days from deposit to delivery but I have it. I love the full size basket and the dual security system seems alert enough, lol.

Does it stay cool enough in back for the dogs? I thought about a cap but wasn't sure if it would get too hot...still trying to figure out how to travel with two big dogs and a family of four.

 

[Donkey Fluffer]

Does it stay cool enough in back for the dogs? I thought about a cap but wasn't sure if it would get too hot...still trying to figure out how to travel with two big dogs and a family of four.

I do it with a family of five and two German Shepherds. The windoors are screened and I've added a 12V fan to the back. They traveled in a near identical setup in my Ram Rebel.

 

[Coyotesong]

Looks good. I also have two GS and like this idea for hauling the dogs. What was the cost?

 

[Donkey Fluffer]

Looks good. I also have two GS and like this idea for hauling the dogs. What was the cost?

Including the roof rack and all the other options (lights, interior package, windoors, flip down, sliders, screens, outlets, etc) I was $3800 OTD.

 

[CTFriel]

As for pricing. Mine was $2506 out the door:

ARE CX
Granite Crystal Metallic
Screened windoors both sides
Front fold down slider
Roof tracks
Carpet headliner

no lights...


Should be here this week hopefully.

 

[Donkey Fluffer]

Yep, the A.R.E. Ascend roof rack was a big part of my expense, but I never liked my previous Yakima or Thule racks and this one sits almost flush. I've already mounted 200w of solar up there.

 

[CTFriel]

Yep, the A.R.E. Ascend roof rack was a big part of my expense, but I never liked my previous Yakima or Thule racks and this one sits almost flush. I've already mounted 200w of solar up there.

Did you route the wires through the rear hatch glass? I’m going to put 100 up there to run my fridge.

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