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Overall 0.5 of 5
Fit: 1.0 of 5
Finish: 1.0 of 5
Function: 0.5 of 5
Performance: 0.8 of 5
 Poor quality. Not worth the money
A.R.E. Dcu Series
DCU Series :
February 08, 2020    Posted by: Joel
I ordered a CX HD for my Tacoma and took delivery late last year. I’ve been fighting leaks ever since. All windows leak, the front slider window only opens 1/4 of the way and is almost impossible to close and the paint is starting to bubble in one spot. The fit and finish of this topper is very poor and it appears that’s there is no QC whatsoever at ARE. Long story short, this topper is garbage and falls way short of my expectations, especially for over $3,000 dollars. I asked for my money back and to return the topper but was told this is not an option. I was also told by the dealer that “all toppers leak” and “bring it in and we will have a look”. The dealer doesn’t seem too motivated to help me out and I guess my standards are too high. Not a happy camper with my crappy camper! Buyer beware.

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Overall 3.0 of 5
Fit: 3.0 of 5
Finish: 3.0 of 5
Function: 3.0 of 5
Performance: 3.0 of 5
 $3,000 boat anchor
A.R.E. Tw Series
TW Series :
December 02, 2019    Posted by: Joel
CX HD Leaks at 3 different locations, and very bad even after professional installation. Installer claims "all shells leak" so apparently my standards are too high for wanting my stuff to stay dry. Poor quality, fit, and finish. Time for some better QC at ARE! I will say that the shell looks great on the truck so we can put that in the win column.

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Overall 4.0 of 5
Fit: 4.0 of 5
Finish: 2.0 of 5
Function: 4.0 of 5
Performance: 3.3 of 5
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A.R.E. Cx Series
CX Classic : Ford
May 07, 2015    Posted by: Joel
Love the topper. That being said 2 things have really turned me off. First is the latch on the rear for that rubs on the top of the tailgate because my truck is equipped with the step and pole. 2nd is the piece that wraps down over the bed side seems rather unfinished where it stops at the tailgate.

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