Tacoma: How easy is it to remove the Snug Top Shell?

[bb7508]

I've been thinking about getting the Snug Top camper shell, but I'm worried that it will be hard to remove when I need to haul something tall (which is why I have pickups in the first place). Just wondering if anyone else has the Snug Top and whether or not it's removeable, and if so, how hard is it to remove and then put back on?

Thanks!

[orionbt]

To remove the shell with low risk of damaging/scratching your truck you need a min. of three people. Once the attaching hardware is removed (5min), Person #1 crouches in the bed of the truck. Person 2 and 3 stand on the outside next to the shell on each sideof the truck. Person #1 pushes upward on the inside of the shell and persons 2 and 3 lift up the shell once they can get thier hands under it. The shell isn't that heavy, only awkward due to its size.

Oh yeah, don't forget to unhook any lighting you have attached to the shell.

[EngineerBoo]

Originally Posted by bb7508

I've been thinking about getting the Snug Top camper shell, but I'm worried that it will be hard to remove when I need to haul something tall (which is why I have pickups in the first place). Just wondering if anyone else has the Snug Top and whether or not it's removeable, and if so, how hard is it to remove and then put back on?

Thanks!

You know, I seriously considered the camper shell, too, but finally decided on the Snug Top lid. It cost half as much as a shell ($700 vs $1,500) and it comes off with 2 people and just 4 pins you have to pull. (2 on the gas struts and 2 on the very back.)

You can see mine on my site:

http://www.cardomain.com/id/engineerboo