Topper (aka camper shell) - any concerns?

[blpublic]

I have ordered an A.R.E. MX topper for my F-150 Lightning Lariat ER. My manufacturing week is 4/18. Since there is a few-month wait to get topper, I've ordered it now. Below are the specs of my F-150 and my topper. Any thoughts on problems/concerns with compatibility, etc.? Since the Lariat package comes with a power tailgate, they had to know that since it requires a little different rear opener. I searched and found paint code D4 for other Ford vehicles with paint named "Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat". Hopefully it is the same.

F-150: Standard Lariat package, with:
Paint: Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat (hopefully it is paint code D4)
Bedliner – Tough Bed Spray-In
Tow Technology Package
Dual eMotor – Extended Battery
Floor Liner – Tray Style - No Carpet Mat
Power Tailgate w/ Unique Rear Signature Lighting (Lariat standard)

A.R.E. MX Series topper https://www.4are.com/product/mx/
Tri-coat color paint
Outdoorsman vented windows on both passenger and driver side
Aluminum framed single T Door
Battery Power LED Dome Light
Paint: Rapid Red Metallic paint code D4 (to match truck)

I believe the topper will look similar to the one below (not the truck exactly):

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[ARegularJoe]

How did this turn out?

 

[blpublic]

I’m supposed to get the truck in the next 2 weeks. I won’t be the topper until sometime in August.

 

[MM in SouthTX]

Update on your camper shell?

 

[blpublic]

Update on your camper shell?

So far, we have not noticed any substantial efficiency difference with our topper.

 

[swngdncr]

Would like to see pictures of your truck with the shell… looking to get one for our lariat..

 

[nash_diego]

Also following to see pics and hear more about how it works. Do you actually camp in it? Any issues with the length of the bed? Looks better in the pic than I was thinking so now I'm curious.

 

[blpublic]

Here are some pictures. Only issue is not specific to the Lighting: the lift gate was left open and was damaged by the garage door since it opens slightly too tall for my garage.

 

[GoodSam]

@blpublic Any chance that the bed camera still has a function? Is there a camper shell that would have a front window that would allow the bed camera to peek in?

 

[blpublic]

@blpublic Any chance that the bed camera still has a function? Is there a camper shell that would have a front window that would allow the bed camera to peek in?

Sorry, no. Despite being able to see out of the back window and open it, the camera is mounted too high and is completely blocked by the shell of topper.

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