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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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Camper or no camper?

Here recently i have been thinking about taking my camper shell off. I really like how it looks with the roof rack but sometimes i dont like it. What do you think? Who likes my current look and who doesnt?? Camper or no camper? That is the question







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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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I really think this question would be better judged if there was a straight on side picture.
But, I think your truck looks great the way it is..


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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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I like it. I say use it. Good for camping haha
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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it looks great how it is.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Leave it on. it looks pretty bad ass.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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Consider how often you use that space vs. needing an open bed, then make your decision. All in all i think it looks great the way it is, tho i'm bias, i have a shell too!
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Old May 19, 2009 | 01:45 AM
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It looks good how it is, but removing it could help your gas mileage...
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Old May 19, 2009 | 03:24 AM
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I like the look with it on.
Here was my '90 before a drunk took it from me.

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Old May 19, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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I like it & the roof rack looks very sharp too. You could always just put it back on when you need it I guess.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by scuba
I really think this question would be better judged if there was a straight on side picture.
But, I think your truck looks great the way it is..


heres a side photo, but its b4 roofrack..

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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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keep it. looks awesome.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:23 AM
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i know that if i had a shell on my truck, i'd keep it on and only take it off when i need the bed for something. there's something to be said about being able to lock your stuff up under a weatherproof canopy. just add a couple of those sliding door bolts/locks to the tailgate so nobody can open her up by dropping the gate down - and make sure your canopy door locks work, too. plus, your canopy is color matched, which is even better!
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Old May 21, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Truck will look better, if you kick off, that dog house. That thing is ok. when dad and mom do the grocery shopping on a rainy day.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Leave it for sure....I like it.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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i think its sexy! i say leave it on
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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I would tend to say leave it on... if fuel econ is a concern just take off the rack when you don't need it... I had my rack "removed" winter before last lol and I picked up about 2 mpg just from the reduced wind resistance... and no matter how good your install was the top rails will be all scratched up from the cap shifting and vibrating while driving which will look like crap when exposed...
plus IMO it looks better...
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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I personally like the way our trucks look with camper shells. Plus, yours looks exceptionally good. The only reason I don't have one is because I need something to haul my dirtbike around in.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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keep the camper on. besides where are you going to store it if you take it off?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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I just added a shell to my 96 x-cab and I LOVE the look. And your looks 10 times better than mine!!! Your truck freakin ROCKS as far a looks go.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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I have a shell on my '94 and I just pull it off if I need to haul something that won't fit. I have recorded some of my best fuel economy with it on my truck, too. I have noticed that it also reduces wind noise on the highway and shades the rear window. That said, I have been considering leaving it off for a while just for a change of pace...

Just pull the thing off and see how you like it. Your highway economy should improve slightly without that rack sticking up in the slipstream. Unlike me, you have an extra cab and don't need it for locking things up.
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