Truck cap/topper solutions, New sled sits a little high

Hey all, I just got a otter cabin flip over, Issue that I’m running into is that when it’s all folded up and packed away it sits a little too high in my truck for the tonneau cover to fold over. Anyone have any solutions or ran into this? Is a topper my only option? Thanks tight lines

I keep my tonneau open when my gear is in it. Doesn’t hurt at all. The gear is made for it. Just strap it in.

With mine if I take the seats off I can close it.

Just run it without the tonneau cover. But i mean if you really need to you can get a topper from hitchcity down in missisauga. They’ll run you about $3000.

My personal opinion is those truck caps look horrible. I get the appeal of them for tradesmen though.

For $3k, why not just get a trailer?

Im seen King City Trailers sell them used as well.
I think theyre awesome, and everything stays dry and easy to access.

A trailer is also a great option, however you might have a hard time finding parking for a truck and trailer in Gilford lol

A trailer does add extra costs though, first purchase and tax cost, licensing, insurance and possibly storage and there’s always maintenance. I find I’m always using the back of my truck even with using a trailer. Cap may not look pretty, but I use it all the time.

I agree with all points.

In the end, a truck is meant for utility, not to look pretty, so I agree with your assessment. But trailers to me are just so much more added utility. Yes, added cost and maintenance too, though. And then storage.

I agree generally with using a cap - the good and the ugly. But not having to shovel snow and ice out of the box, covering your stuff from the eyes of those "parking-lot shoppers", a little extra weight on winter roads, ........tipped the scale for me to add a cap. I also added an upper shelf at the box top and store a buddy's sleigh on it -- saves my hut from taking a beating when they're stacked.
Buying a used cap is a pretty good option. There can be good saving. I went brand new and bought locally. "....because I wanted the cap that was installed incorrectly, had damaged seals, wiring failures, 3rd light replacement"s", and fresh water running/leaking!!!!!"

Yes, this is a very valid point as well. Those caps can be 500 lbs or more. Most people's payload is around 2000 lbs on a full-sized truck. Even less on higher trim models - sometimes as low as 1200 lbs on fully loaded trims.

If you add 500 lbs to the payload, now your max payload is 1500 lbs. Add two 200 lbs people, 200 lbs of gear, and now you're down to 900 lbs max. Since you need 10-15% of your trailer weight on your tongue, then you can now only legally tow something less than 6000 lbs (15% is 900 lbs.)

But like you said, during the winter, this gives the truck some great weight in the back without having to add sandbags in the bed.

I mean, there's pros and cons everywhere

My current truck is a 1ton,, but I have a big slide in salter in the back for snow removal so Im SOL for using it for Ice Fishing,, no room for the tub, jiffy, gear etc. Stuck using my car with the back seats folded down. Thankfully everything fits (even my one man flipover lol) That was a fluke !!

Previous truck was a 250 and I always had a cap on it.
Previous to that was a 150, also had a cap on it & I think they look great JMO.

Lock the door,, slide closed the windows and I never had any issues.
Never gave weight restrictions much thought however. For me,, Id always go with super high caps, with a shelf half way through sitting on the rail to help separate items and carry more stuff.

Id only use a trailer if bringing along the ATV which I dont use much in winter unfortunately.

I picked up my last purchased used cap at King City Trailers for 500 - 600$, that was a few years back, was lucky enough to find one that matched color with the truck.

This is where I bought my last cap, several $100 below the rest of the retailers. They have used too. Truck caps

I'd love to see some setups you guys have for your gear.. and even your trucks! Let's see those pics! For example, look at Fisherman's profile pic. nice!

X2 or trailer it.

If I am taking my clam and ATV I hook up the trailer and drop the tailgate. Put the ramps from the tailgate onto the trailer floor and pull my clam up the trailer ramp and onto the ramp going into the truck bed.....then drive the ATV onto the trailer....unload in reverse. I am lucky and can actually close the Tonneau with the clam in the truck box.

If I am planning on run and gun and just take the ATV I put the ramps on the tailgate and load the ATV.

If walking just take the Otter small open but covered pull sled with minimum gear. All fits in the box with my buddies sled, and can close the tonneau.

Yes, this is a very valid point as well. Those caps can be 500 lbs or more. Most people's payload is around 2000 lbs on a full-sized truck. Even less on higher trim models - sometimes as low as 1200 lbs on fully loaded trims.

If you add 500 lbs to the payload, now your max payload is 1500 lbs. Add two 200 lbs people, 200 lbs of gear, and now you're down to 900 lbs max. Since you need 10-15% of your trailer weight on your tongue, then you can now only legally tow something less than 6000 lbs (15% is 900 lbs.)

But like you said, during the winter, this gives the truck some great weight in the back without having to add sandbags in the bed.

I mean, there's pros and cons everywhere

OMG a 500lb truck cap??? Wow I had no idea they could be that heavy.

I put a truck cap on my Dads F150. It’s fibreglass and has normal windows in it. Weighed may 150/200lbs. I picked it up myself.

I sure wouldn’t want a 500lb cap on my Colorado.