[oakj423]

I am looking for a truck cap/topper that fits tight against the back window. That way, I can leave the window open and have access to the back rain or shine. I'd like to get air to the cap with the truck window open and keep the rain out. Any products/fabrication ideas?

 

[OMSK]

The problem with this set-up is the relative movement between the truck cab and pick-up body. Next time you're on a road thats less than perfect (or pulling in or out of a driveway) look in the side mirror at the back of cab/front of bed joint....

There used to be flexible boots made just for this type of thing, but I can't say that I've seen one recently. I'd try an RV supplier, or possibly an ambulance body manufacturer since they deal with these issues as well.

Gregg

 

[Nat Lancaster]

Had a flexi boot on a ranger once.No paint where it contacted the truck in about 3000 miles.First and last one!!

nat

 

[ftch m up]

Heard the same thing about the paint rub thing. I need a seal sometimes for the dogs when it is real cold or hot. I carry a bicycle inner tube and put it around the slider and fill it up to get a seal. It works well and does not rub paint as it stays on the window and remove it when I am done. Hope this helps. MP

 

[mjrfd99]

It will rub the s#*% out of the paint. Its an option on some caps Had one on long time ago Screwed up the paint. It leaked like crazy also

 

[oakj423]

good idea on the bicycle tube - i didn't think about that. it would solve the issue

 

[JRF]

The cap boot is an option with ARE caps. At least it was back in '02 when I got mine. The salesman tried to talk me into getting it. I told him no way. I don't want it rubbing my paint raw.

 

[marino]

I have used the cycle inner tube as well, works quite well but I don't ever leave it in there.
On a side note I have not done this on my PSD because it does not have a sliding glass, I do this with my 2000 yota TRD with ARE cap when camping.

 

[Bella PSD]

When I was a kid my Dad had a 73 Ford with a camper. It had a white plastic piece that looked kind like a tire that had the tread cut off(but white)

It would fit in the two windows and NOT touch the paint and never leaked at all. Never sean one since then. But I wish I could.

Louie

EDIT
Just found THIS

Does not look to touch the paint!!