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Just curious how long you think will be until we see bed caps. Id love to have one that looks like an extended JL rear end, similar to how the 3 row jeep someone made looks.
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It took Snugtop more than a year and a half to come out with shells for the new Canyon/Colorado. A couple of manufacturers produced compatible models a bit sooner, but I didn't like any of those. I'll be satisfied with a hard tonneau for the Gladiator until I find a shell I like. My guess is that shells for the Gladiator may not take as long as the Canyon/Colorado to hit the market.
 

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I would definitely need access from the sides of the bed = flip up doors.
And a rack that could accommodate a canoe.
 

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The GoFastCamper camper is available to order already... $500 down (non-refundable). It has flip up doors all the way around and a camper up top. The problem, it's 1 year out on orders. I don't quite feel right ordering their camper until I've ordered my truck.
 

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I may wait until i can buy a topper before i buy the truck, only because the longer I go without a topper the longer my 2 dogs spend in the cab. I take them to the woods 3-4 times a week so being able to put them in the bed with a topper will be a huge help.
 

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I may wait until i can buy a topper before i buy the truck, only because the longer I go without a topper the longer my 2 dogs spend in the cab. I take them to the woods 3-4 times a week so being able to put them in the bed with a topper will be a huge help.
Why can’t you tie them off in the bed or get a dog box?
 

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I would definitely need access from the sides of the bed = flip up doors.
And a rack that could accommodate a canoe.
Alu-Cab makes Overland caps dor the the Land Cruiser 79 series in the rest of the world that is very similar in size to the Gladiator. It has side opening panels as well as a rear door and can easily hold a RTT.
 

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Alu-Cab makes Overland caps dor the the Land Cruiser 79 series in the rest of the world that is very similar in size to the Gladiator. It has side opening panels as well as a rear door and can easily hold a RTT.
VERY NICE! :like:
 

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The Ranger Alu-Cab caps should be close. These are on the international version, which has pretty much the same specs.

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I’m “guessing” most companies are waiting till SEMA to show off their products. As everyone knows this truck is a huge deal for the market and I expect to see many products showcased during this event.
 

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#2 would be my vision, but #1 would probably be my end result.
 

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I wouldn't be surprised if Colorado/Canyon toppers fit. Some of the tonneau covers fro them fit the Gladiator almost perfectly, so if you could find one with a shape you liked it could probably be used.
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