5 Things I Love and Don't About My Leer XL 100 

Thanks for the info. It seams that finding the right installer is just as important as finding the right cap.

are the Hinges strong?? opening and closing will have them break in time ?? whats the quality of them????

Good video man, I wouldn’t be worried about the wires much, don’t think your gear would mind unless you get it snagged in it lol. I just ordered my A.R.E canopy today.

Thanks for showing us the inside stuff to, that was helpful 🏁👻👍

awesome video!

Your problems exist from the installation. The center can be pushed out from the inside, to "curve" the outside gaps and clamped in place at that time. Looking at the rear spacing of the skirt, by the door at the bottom, the unit should be drawn in on both sides. The split loom is necessary at the brake light in order to access the brake lite wire lead . Often, the brake light will have to be replaced and wiring ran under the carpet would be time consuming and expensive to replace. A little black tape at the ends of the loom will fix that. The Leer product has "clamp pockets" and proprietary clamps that partially hide the clamps with little or no intrusion as compared to other brands leaving the larger, more generic clamps completely exposed, could do a lot of damage not to mention injury, also...it is absolutely necessary to use clamping force to secure the cap, attaching the cap without force is unacceptable and could cause injury or death! As far as the fuse box...this is a great addition to the truck cap offering expandability, up to six circuits i.e. cigarette lighter adapters for phone chargers, 12v fans, lights etc, all with a fuse box built in. Many things on the video could be improved by the installer's creativity. Indicators like these are simple and easy to remedy. The Leer product speaks for itself, the best of the best.

I have heard these same complaints from other owners, to include owners of different manufacturers. Most folks rewire and replace the brackets. Shouldn't have to improve on 3k worth of product. Thanks for the video, Great Man!

I agree with your comment in the finish. Do you get lot of dust inside the topper when using it as a daily driver on paved roads?

Will it fit my f250 bed size 6.74 bed length 66.9 inches width. ?

I had a Leer cap installed in 2002, Tacoma. Faulty gap hider wouldn't seal against gap, because the gap was too narrow or non-existent at the bottom. And the cap leaked, leaked, leaked, probably around the seal toward the cab end. In 2005, after lots of calls, Leer installed a new cap on my truck. Instead of leaking near the cab. This one leaked around the back flap, because the perimeter seal was not properly installed and attached in the upper left-hand corner. Then again, the new cap leaked less than the first one. The cap is on my truck now, and I just re-sealed the old perimeter seal, and the back-flap attachment. That 3m auto tape can hold for a long time (10 years+). Not sure I'd buy another Leer, but they do look cool.

I've had like 7 Leer Truck Caps and loved them, getting a new truck in a few weeks and getting a new one, They don't leak, they are well made, only problem I had with my older ones was the twist handles for the rear window getting corroded by road salt, I even put those rubber covers and it still would seize so I started going with the ones without those twist, lock handles and getting the one that locks and unlocks with the truck doors..... best thing I did. The options that I get with my mine are, Roof liner, best thing, will not go without it as I hate getting to fibreglass shards in my back while loading the truck, I also get the 12V power block, perfect for putting an electric cooler in the back, using a 12v air compressor..... I also get the removable front window for ease of cleaning the truck cab window and to remove any snow and ice chunks between the cab and cap. Long time truck cap owners know how annoying when a chunk of ice gets stuck in between.

I just put a used ($600) Leer on my '98 Tacoma. The truck has an original equipment liner, which required the the previous owner to install 1/8" steel sheet after the bed started to rust through. I wanted the shell to keep it from happening again. I bought some big after-market clamps, that required me to cut through the plastic to install them. I have to adjust the fit of the shell. Now I get to do the lights! (I got my first pick-up in my old age---but still drive 5-Speed).

Does it lock?

It's pretty funny how you used a drone for a truck topper video!

thanks. nice video.

The installers did that with the wires. Mine has NO WIRES SHOWING.

hi, do you know what is the different between Leer 100XR and Leer 100 XL?

I agree with you! Old stile, cable visible looks like 1980s

My biggest complaint, the window opens only tall enough to hit me in the nose area, and my truck is lifted 3 inches, what's with those stubby window shocks?

Looks better than an ARE as far a quality

That’s a badass Chevy 3500 SRW. I’m about to but a 3500 hd longbed SRW gas.

Why is there music playing while you are talking?

One of your complaints was the catch for the door latches. Mine are even worse. Leer used self tapping sheetmetal screws into the inside of of the fiberglass top. Two screws on each side. A totally garbage method which worked loose on both sides very quickly. Remember theres limited places to screw into back there and every time a screw pulls it leaves a hole where you cant sink another screw. I ended up fabricating an aluminum flat stock and mounting them on both sides. If those pull out Im pretty much screwed. Another issue, the back door leaks and the dealer can't stop it. Water drips around the inside buttons that secure the hinges. Big design flaw. I am not happy with my Leer cap. Poorly made , badly designed.

Was just wondering if You have a Leer Fiberglass Truck Cap ! Bought Used if You Can have The all glass 1 Pice Removed and install the 2 Pice glass windows on One like left hand side window and then Put in a Screen on the Same side ! So you have air flowing through your Leer Fiberglass Truck Cap ! If it Was Bought Used .

How far do the side windows open?

Hey Ricardo love your video, I’m like you, details matter.

Thanks for this video. I'm researching camper shells for my truck to transport my dogs around. All I know is I want screens on the windows so they can get cool air. This video showed me a lot.

That looks really nice !! How expensive is it ?

Cant hear you over the music at some points. Good information though

Hahaha these are personal issues. The gaps on the sides would never be noticeable if your trust wasnt raised a foot and a half. And really ,you are complaining about the wires that go to a lock motor and light.

Serious Nit picking... wow.

Yoir music at the beginning of video about blew out my ears. I livput. a city that a lot of thief smash the windows out.

Nate Rally, thank you. I thought I was the only one that got charged 500.00 to replace the window. I said the exact same thing, "to the dump" Leer is overpriced, impossible to contact customer service. I bought it 8 months ago and the window shattered, by the way it leaks water too. Piece of Sh*^. Anyone reading this, You Have Been Warned...

The roof of the cap should match the roof of the truck. The roof of my truck is not smooth. It has ridges for structure. The Canopy/Cap/Shell should match.

ARE YOU DOING A VIDEO OR PLAY MUSIC? PICK ONE

That gap is not right. I think you should go back to the guy who put it on for you. I also don't like looking at wires. Gotta be a way to creatively cover them. I don't know what that is right now... As far as the clamps. You can use them to run bungees off them to hold cargo down when you need to . You can hand cargo netting to cover them. nice rig overall brother.

It looks “charp” man!

Bro, you got a sunroof? I am jealous!

300 bucks for a 90$ rear glass im taking my leer to the dump now

The hinge's on the back window look small and cheap

what are you about 5 feet tall?

You need to put a step ladder in the back of your truck.

Do you have steps or an elevator to get into the bed?

That’s the wrong mold for your truck

Makes me happy that I don't work in retail to have to listen to nitpicky whining.

Bottom line is truck camping sucks compared to van camping. Trucks can go more places, except they aren't really places you want to be. Get 4x4 in a van if you can afford it. Truck roadtrips are a drag compared to a van.

Amazing how a typical consumer can spot easily fixable problems that would take minimal effort, wires, box, exposed sharp hardware. Expensive engineers can’t see/ make these inexpensive fixes. Just charge another $100 and fix this garbage workmanship.

That crappy midi intro music blasting at max volume just forced an unsub.

Turn off the music!

Really nit-picking about the plastic split-loom sleeve on the wiring - that's something that the end user can easily deal with

Turn that dirty music off you can’t hear shit you’re saying when you put the camera away

Just a crappy workmanship.

Lot of money for poor quality.

its just a car

Omg talk about winning about stupid things ,no cap is perfect ,,u should of bought a suburban, ,geeeeez

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If I wanted this on the back of my pickup truck, I would have bought a full size SUV instead.