Good review. I had a Leer 100 canopy on my 2008 Tacoma access cab. I recently bought a 2023 Tacoma TRD Off-road quad cab long bed and I want to put a 180 canopy on it. Appreciate your doing this video. I had the windoors on my 100 and plan to add them on my 180. The windoors make a huge difference.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
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@BBPlasSVT Жыл бұрын
Great setup man! I have the ARE version of this camper. The extra head room is worth every penny!
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks👍🏻👍🏻
@outdoorenthusiastenl49072 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I’m actually getting my 180 installed tomorrow. The dealer said it’d be in between 5 and 8 weeks. I got a phone call at just about 4 weeks. Delivered. I was shocked.
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Awesome👍🏻👍🏻
@maconSTUFF2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck, sweet canopy... and a real nice Sawstop I spotted there in the workshop... 🤘🏻
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Thanks!! Good eye👍🏻👍🏻
@pieces942 жыл бұрын
Finally something that came in ahead of schedule! You must have found the one thing that wasn’t affected by supply chain issues.
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
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@raylegge9100Ай бұрын
I highly recommend Yakima racks. I’ve used them almost daily for 40 years. You’ll need towers, bars, and whatever attachments (bikes, kayaks, canoes, basket, etc.) you want. They’re worth the price but look for used Yakima parts first.
@BrianWatersOutdoorsАй бұрын
I just bought a Yakima setup for my new truck. They are nice!
@mikeh73908 ай бұрын
Peel the decals off with your fingers and then windex and a razor blade to clean it up. It's glass, so no worries. Worked great on mine.
@BrianWatersOutdoors8 ай бұрын
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@gardengunguy2 жыл бұрын
Your camper shell looks good! I purchased the 180XL a year ago for my 2014 GMC Sierra, and my rear window doesn't match up well with the outside frame. I could look in my review while driving and see out each corner of my tailgate/window. I had to get some self stick rubber molding to plug up the holes. I tried to point this out to the company who installed it and they just blamed Leer. I also wrote to Leer and never heard back. I like your set up and I would like to do a similar build for a bed. Great job Brian!
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. I do have some gaps on each side of the lower rear window (about 1/2” too.
@d.collier_82802 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, I was hoping to pick your brain and ask a few questions if you don’t mind. 1) How much did that topper cost you? 2) What made you choose Leer over the other brand topper’s. 3) Did you see a dramatic decrease in fuel mileage after the installation of the topper? Reason for asking, I had a Softopper for my 18’ F150, but it decreased my fuel mileage by 3 mpgs. So I removed it and sold it. Plus, I’ve always wanted a hard shell topper, just don’t know which brand would be better for me. Thanks for your time. Have a blessed day.
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Hey D.R. She’ll was around $3200 with the headliner and roof rails installed from the factory. I picked this model because I honestly thought it was the best looking and was within my budget. I have not seen any decrease in MPG at all so far either.
@d.collier_82802 жыл бұрын
@@BrianWatersOutdoors Hey Brian, I just picked up a clean, used Leer 100XR yesterday. So excited to get out camping. I was wondering, did you ever come up with anything to use for cross bars for the roof rails? I’m looking for suggestions. Thanks for posting your videos. It’s been inspiring.
@oocombz2 жыл бұрын
Man you have me second-guessing myself hardcore. Lol I've got a 2019 f150 STX with the exact same crew cab and bed configuration and I talked myself out of getting a camper shell and building something like that. I figured the bed would be too short but after seeing your videos I think I was dead wrong. Lol great build overall.
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Thanks bud. I will be doing a “mod” to the bed to help me get a few extra inches to be able to fully stretch out. Video coming soon on that!
@tomcampbell93445 күн бұрын
I purchased the same camper except I got the full rear glass door with the center lock the lock is remote controlled with the tail gate
@dalekildal96142 жыл бұрын
I have the leer cap also (for my Tacoma). I just slowly peeled that sticker away. Regarding the cross bars, I originally purchased the Thule bars (the nice $$$ ones), however they were too tall I felt. So I have just purchased the Prinsu and will be installing this weekend. Just a thought, but since your leer has a 4" rise, you might want to just put something like the Prinsu cab rack on. This way it levels out your cab roof with your bed roof. Facebook Market is a great place to get cross bars. Good luck and thanks for your video !
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dale! I’ll look into that!
@crazynotme76062 жыл бұрын
I went to the junkyard and got them off a Ford explorer, there are many to choose from depending on your style. I paid 25.00
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Good idea. Thanks!
@craigpatterson62252 жыл бұрын
Thank You ! That's a Great ideal !
@rebaterun6622 жыл бұрын
It fit an f150 shortbed?
@richardvalitalo3670 Жыл бұрын
Explorers don't have caps. Unless you mean 70's pickups.
@crazynotme7606 Жыл бұрын
@@richardvalitalo3670 roof rack on the roof of explorers. It doesn't need to be a cap, you can use rails and cross bars off a hard top roof
@seymorefact4333 Жыл бұрын
🇺🇸 I've always been happy with Rhino Rack
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
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@lobopropredatorcontrol Жыл бұрын
I just bought the same pickup, mine is a 5'6" bed and am looking for a lid, like this one. I subscribed
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻 thanks
@moodrock72 Жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, Thanks for all the excellent content. I dig the build, but I'm curious if you ever experimented with getting rid of the bed riser and sleeping diagonally? I've also got the 5'5" bed so my plan is to go no-build and sleep corner to corner. I pick up my Leer 180xr this Thursday. Thanks for the inspiration.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks David. That thought did cross my mind, but I really wanted a cabinet in the build to, and I just couldn’t get it to work out nice enough to ease my OCD😉
@tomcez Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. 1. Is the Leer back window hard to pull down? 1.5 Is it glass? 2. Any road dust coming in? 3. If a hose is spraying hard against the tailgate, will any water get in? 4. Was the installation labor included for the $3200 price? 5. Do you have a bed camera on the cab? Would be nice to use that to see into the shell to watch stuff inside is staying secure over bumps. Probably would need a special periscope! 6. Hauling some long pieces of pipe or lumber on the shell and the cab would be handy. There are some racks for the cab as well, and the difference in height could be made up somehow. Please let us know how the roof racks work out and the weight they can carry.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks 1. No, I haven’t noticed it being difficult 2. You will get some dust because it’s not a perfect seal. 3. You will get some water if sprayed directly on the tailgate. 4. Yes, install included 5. I don’t have a camera, but that’s a good idea👍🏻
@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi33142 жыл бұрын
Camper shell looks great.
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stephanie👍🏻
@mikeanslave17972 жыл бұрын
I had a leer Excalibur on my truck it was nice a high with lots of windows
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
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@someparts Жыл бұрын
I have a 100XR center latch and a 122 high roof dual latch and the center latch is a pain...always needs adjusted and lubricated.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
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@davidleigh443 Жыл бұрын
If the truck window could be removed like the leer that would be a good escape hatch for emergencies .
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
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@charliegarcia36992 ай бұрын
Great video.i really enjoyed it. I ordered one for my f150. Are you able to fit it in your garage? That's something that is concerning for me thanks.
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 ай бұрын
I am, but I have an 8’ garage door. I doubt I could if it was the standard 7’ doors
@Gator2fit3 ай бұрын
Nice 👍
@BrianWatersOutdoors3 ай бұрын
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@dougsutton211 Жыл бұрын
I got the same camper shell.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
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@shawncarpenter62512 жыл бұрын
Also is that Oxford white? To remove the leer sticker I use a razor and goo gone or rubbing alcohol. For roof rails I recommend rhino rack, you can also get a roller so it’s easier to load heavy big items like ladders or a canoe on top no problem. Truck caps are where it’s at!
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn, it is oxford white, and I was able to get the sticker off a lot easier than I thought. Just my fingernails and a bit of Goo Gone and we were good to go. I'll try and check out what Rhino Rack has to offer...and hopefully they are a bit nicer in the price range than Thule is!
@howardriggins40102 жыл бұрын
Nice, I wouldn’t mind doing the same, but I think I’ll wait until I get one with a 6.5 foot bed or a super duty with the 6.75 foot bed. My current is a 5.5 foot bed.
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Dreaming of the day for a super duty
@1BOISESTATE12 жыл бұрын
I gotta ask man, what’s the lift you have on your truck? Wheel and tires with the offset and all that would be huge. I love that entire look you’ve got going. Thank you! Subscribed👍🏼
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Man, honestly I don’t remember the wheel offsets. The lift is a Readylift SST 4” lift with 35” Falken Wildpeaks (best tires I’ve ever had) on 18” wheels.
@erichepner79916 күн бұрын
Thank You for the review. Do you know the capacity of the roof?
@Bearsfan92011 ай бұрын
Looks great, does the extra 4 inches make you have to hand wash your Truck. I want to buy a truck cap, and I’m 6”2. I live in Wisconsin, where it snows a lot. The salt makes me want to wash my Truck more, so it doesn’t rust from the salt. Can you go through a automatic wash? My truck isn’t lifted.
@BrianWatersOutdoors10 ай бұрын
I can drive this through an automated wash, no problems.
@koalaimpala25 Жыл бұрын
Idk if you're still looking to get that sticker off, but u work at a autoglass company. And all you need is a 1sided razor blade, and some glass cleaner, and you can scrape it right off. We take stickers off of new auto glass parts everyday like that.
@koalaimpala25 Жыл бұрын
I just realized that those stickers aren't flat decals. So you'll wanna use a heat gun and fishing line to get the main parts, then use a razor and glass cleaner to get the remaining adhesive residue off.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I did👍🏻 thanks!
@edschultz57182 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 F150 and got a LEER truck cap. It leaks on the passanger side, I have had it back to the place that I bought it from twice and there is nothing they can do. The plastic piece that is added to go over the tailgate is pretty hokey for what the cap costs. Just wondering if you had any issues with water in yours? Especially since you have the bed carpeted. Great videos, I enjoyed the DIY camper.
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t had any issues with mine so far.
@shawncarpenter62512 жыл бұрын
Sweet setup! How much did the cap run ya?
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Around 2600
@2whoppermike1042 жыл бұрын
Is that a 5 foot bed or 6 foot bed I love your set up I’m going to copy it 😂 😆
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately it is the 5.5 bed
@2whoppermike1042 жыл бұрын
That’s what I have a 5 1/2 foot bed I wasn’t sure I could make a truck camper out of a bed that small but you make it look pretty cozy in there
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
It’s not too bad. I’m about to post another video of a modification I’m doing to the bed to give me a bit more stretch out room though.
@salebowsadventures293 Жыл бұрын
I like this addition. I have a 2020 ford f150 as well. How much does this cost and how did you get the carpet installed in the bed.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
The carpet is not really carpet. It’s a “BedRug” Bedliner. The shell was about $3k installed
@MrBluoct2 жыл бұрын
Can you sit up while on your bunk Bunk height ? Thx
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Bed platform is 7” tall.
@randolphtolbert3825 Жыл бұрын
The tilt in front topper window on mine leaks on both corners.
@814chappy Жыл бұрын
Great video .. How long is your truck bed ?
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
This truck was 5.5’. I have since upgraded to a 6.5’ bed
@ExposeTheElites2 жыл бұрын
Is that a Orient Pepsi bezel? Beautiful watch buddy, I’ve always loved the Pepsi style no matter what the brand. Although Rolex is the O.G. ;)
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it’s actually a Seiko 007👍🏻
@citizenpark27822 жыл бұрын
How’s the fit and finish of ur Leer doing today? I had a horrible experience with A.R.E customer service so I’m shopping around.
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy with it so far. I’m OCD so I would have liked to have seen a few things changed (I had a stripped screw in one of the window frames) but overall I’m happy with it.
@jieli22594 ай бұрын
Are you able to park into your garage with the camper?
@BrianWatersOutdoors4 ай бұрын
Nope. Could t park in the garage without the camper either though
@dougsutton211 Жыл бұрын
My shell leaked front left corner. Fixed for now.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
What was the solution?
@shoothuntride9456 Жыл бұрын
Hi Brian. Nice truck and cap! Hope it has been problem free and you are enjoying it. I’m looking at the same cap (6.5ft bed) and have a question about the XR. A dealer just told me the difference between the 180 and 180XR is the XR has a frameless rear window with a center rotary latch (vs. framed and two corner latches). Your rear window is frameless? Hard to tell in the video. I see two corner located rotary latches. Did you have an option for the center location? Oddly Leer doesn’t list the XR on their site for the mid-rise. Just the cab high model. The cab high shows a center latch and a couple dealer sites show a mid-rise XR’s with a center latch. Thanks!
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I believe if I remember correctly the higher priced XR is the center latch on the back glass instead of the two latches I have. I believe the XR side windows only pop out in the back, and you can’t actually slide them open like I can mine. It’s been a while though, but that’s what I remembered.
@kieransteele72232 жыл бұрын
Topper looks great man! What are the specks of your truck? What engine, flight and tire set up, etc? Looks fantastic!
Nice. Just wondering, can that Leer cap come with roof rails/rack to mount ski's or kayaks or bikes or whatnot on top of it, and if so, what kind of weight capacity up top can it handle? I love the RSI Smart cap for among other things those reasons, but it does not have this greater headroom, and also does not come with bug screens on any of the windows.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
You can get roof racks installed. I’m not sure of the weight capacity though.
@briankaplan1482 Жыл бұрын
I don’t see a XR, just a 180 on their website
@realreggie69 Жыл бұрын
Hey there! I have a couple of questions. One, how successful were you at getting that brand name off of the camper lid and how did you have to do it? And do I dare ask how expensive it was when you purchased it?
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
It was actually really easy. I just used fishing line and pulled it behind the sticker and it came right off. Then I used GooGone to clean up the residue. The shell was around $3k
@GearGadgetReviews2 жыл бұрын
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@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
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@24mrarmani Жыл бұрын
Can anyone help with the name of the bottom of the back window n where I can purchase it at thanks
@jf9686 Жыл бұрын
I have sent a request for a price to five dealers for the leer 180 and have to talked to three over the phone and they tell me the will get pricing and not one has called back and this has been going on over a week.I live in central Mississippi so I may have to go to another state to get one any ideas
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
That’s odd. I got mine from “custom trucks unlimited”, and I got pricing and ordered on same day on my old truck and new truck.
@AaronJohnson-td2ds Жыл бұрын
Did you notice a mpg change with the canopy?
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Honestly, not really
@ziruk-king4466 Жыл бұрын
Is that a five foot bed? Wyoming guy
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
This is a 5.5, yes
@ake4679 Жыл бұрын
Heat gun and some goof off.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
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@lwood57 Жыл бұрын
unistrut will work, might not be pretty but you could paint it
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
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@raesmart3305 Жыл бұрын
What’s better a topper or a flat hard flip covers
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
All depends on what you want to use your truck for I guess
@HomelandCreationism Жыл бұрын
Hey my man. Where did you get your camper at?
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Custom Trucks Unlimited
@william6670 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a lift or leveling kit on your truck? What size tires and wheels?
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I do. It’s a 3” lift with 35” tires. 18” Wheels
@johnvillamil3138 Жыл бұрын
Look at the Yakima brand. Made in the USA so not as expensive as Thule.
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks John👍🏻
@crojoe992 жыл бұрын
What is the length and width of the bed?
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
66” x 26”
@GOHSTRAPTER2 жыл бұрын
What's the height from the floor of the bed to the roof?
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
I can’t recall but I used a laser measure in this video to show you the exact height
@Hudgens51502 жыл бұрын
Does the front glass also slide to let AC in?
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@nancycalderon98492 жыл бұрын
Please update your camper install
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
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@tomuchcoffee100 Жыл бұрын
Price?
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
New around $3k
@carlcorbin53862 жыл бұрын
What is the height with the shell? I am considering getting a shell but it needs to be under 6’ 10” (height of a standard garage).
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Mine is 87” but I also have 35” tires and a 4” lift….
@carlcorbin53862 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian - I am enjoying your videos.
@benzyboy13072 жыл бұрын
How much was this topper
@danielchapman4896 Жыл бұрын
$?
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
3200 new
@terryarndt67612 жыл бұрын
Shop ebay for crossbars…I got some 1/2 price
@BrianWatersOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻 I’m trying
@dougsutton211 Жыл бұрын
It is roomy
@BrianWatersOutdoors Жыл бұрын
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@mikelee153528 күн бұрын
Poor job of explaining the window configuration. At frame 5:25 when you unlatch window, does the glass or only the screen move? Is the glass still there? We watch these vids to learn the details of the products. However, very few KZbinrs explain the product in the ways the prospective buyer is most interested in, when considering the product. Poorly done IMO. This video informs very little more than the company's brochure. As usual, poor lighting when using a smartphone to record the video. Also, when holding a phone in one hand, it's challenging to show the operation of the various mechanisms of this product. Eight minute waste of time.
@BrianWatersOutdoors28 күн бұрын
Thanks👍🏻👍🏻 sad you have this much time on your hands….
@trishaleaver35814 ай бұрын
Ummmm do you live in that palace? Then you can afford Thule.😀 also what’s really ugly is the 4x4 stickers on the sides of the truck bed. Ford needs to stop using those. I always take mine off and it looks way better.