Searchiong for a canopy-Smart CAP vs ALU-CAP vs RLD vs ARE

[Trickster]

He’s a Brittany, not a springer ( who I agree are great dogs). Britts are are one of the pointing dogs. This one is my third rescue brit.

Mine is a Springer, not a Brittany (who I agree are great dogs too) Springers are one of the flusher dogs. This is my second.

Just having fun.

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[foo.c]

Got a call from Tom today, it's shipping this week.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Got contacted and am looking to schedule install next week. Will post pics once I get it back home. Hopefully I’ll have the time to mount my EZ Rack next week as well.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Tomorrow is install day! Yes, am excited to get the canopy after a long wait- not Adventure Ready’s fault, but the global supply chain environmen.

will try to post pics with the canopy and hopefully with my Kayak rack on later this week.

 

[Tanners Owner]

As promised, pics. Overall am pleased with it for the few hours I’ve had it. Next task is to install my EZ rack base to the rails.

 

[foo.c]

Hey TO, would you mind taking a pic of the front mounting bolts?

I put mine on last night and I don't see how they line up with anything to bolt to.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Hey TO, would you mind taking a pic of the front mounting bolts?

I put mine on last night and I don't see how they line up with anything to bolt to.

I’ll try later this weekend in the daylight and post for you Stand by

 

[Tanners Owner]

@foo.c Hope these answer the mail for you

 

[foo.c]

Thanks, TO.

They are supposed to go in the corner per the instructions but there is no threaded hole there. I emailed adventure works and they offered to send me the parts to install like yours is. They said some have a threaded hole and there some don't. I bought some nutserts and was able to get it attached to the corner. I will post some pics later.

 

[foo.c]

First pic is where it is supposed to attach, but no threaded holes.

Second is after I got the nutsert in and was able to attach it.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Yup, now I recall them saying the holes are no longer threaded.

BTW, like the red color of you Gladiator

 

[WILDHOBO]

New member here and have seen some of the threads on canopies, but seeking input on the 4 canopies I listed in the title (was all I could find that had them for my new Gladiator).

My intended purpose is protection of my gear and dog. With the dog, will need windows to allow for air. Don't plan on boon docking it or putting a tent on top. I do want ease of putting my kayak racks & have a EZ Rec Rack that works well for my wife & I- currently set up on my Thule rack system mounted on a track system (https://www.ezrecreationalracks.com/)

Am concerned about some of the production/ shipment delays reported as bird hunting season is right around the corner.

Some Qs-
- I have a sport trim, and don't have the Trail Rail Cargo Management System. Must I have that to install any of the canopies or can it be installed using C clamps as done on my old Ram?

- Rack installation- again, I use my racks to move my kayaks. Currently configured I have thule mounts that are in the track system & the footers clamp over them. Having tracks isnt a deal breaker but is a conveience. For those w/ cross bars- any additional/ noticeable wind noise?

- Leakage- either from windows/ doors or from the mating to the bed? I live in western WA and rain is something we deal with 3/4 of the year- I need it to be dry

- Availability- as mentioned, bird season is around the corner & I'd like it soon- thoughts?

- Cost/ Value- do you feel what you got was worth the cost, has value to you or if given the chance, would you go another direction?

Thanks for the feedback in advance- looking forward to reading your experiences

Maybe not what you’re looking for, but this has worked out great for us with our large dog, gear, etc. you’ll see we have cross bars as well for bikes and kayaks. Fas-top.com. Ours is the “Solo”. Mounts using C clamps. No need for rails. Got it rather quickly.

 

[Tanners Owner]

@Summitdan - Thanks-

Maybe not what you’re looking for, but this has worked out great for us with our large dog, gear, etc. you’ll see we have cross bars as well for bikes and kayaks. Fas-top.com. Ours is the “Solo”. Mounts using C clamps. No need for rails. Got it rather quickly.

I did recently get a RLD, pics are in the preceding posts. This far am happy with it.. Hopefully I’ll mount my ezrecrack on it tomorrow and will post pics

 

[WILDHOBO]

@Summitdan - Thanks-


I did recently get a RLD, pics are in the preceding posts. This far am happy with it.. Hopefully I’ll mount my ezrecrack on it tomorrow and will post pics

That’ll teach me to skim. Congrats. Looks great.

 

[loud0g40oz]

Just installed my RLD canopy with RLD platform rack.

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