Caravan Camper Shells ???

[Desert Whaler]

I Saw one at the beach on a Tacoma & thought, "Shit, that makes total sense".
Every tuck I've owned has had a shell, Snug Tops, Leers, ARE's, etc.
One pain in the ass has always been the tailgate . . .lower it, and raise the shell window . . . and now you're 2 feet back from whatever is inside the bed.

So I looked up camper shells with delivery doors and found 'Caravan Camper Shells' . . .
Made in Reno Since 1955
My Dad had one on a GMC before I was born.

I think I may try one on my next truck . . . it'd be nice to be able to get into the bed and grab / load stuff w/o having a 2 foot hurdle. Also being able to swing only 1 door to grab or get smaller stuff out may be nice.
I could care less how they look, although I don't think they look that bad . . . I'm just over the tailgate for my particular needs.

Here's a few from their website . . . anyone here have any experience with them???

 

[yz450mm]

Interesting, they look way more useful than a normal camper top.

Our Selection - Caravan Camper Shells

At Caravan Camper Shells, all of our work is custom crafted and made to order. Manufactured with precision and care in Reno, Nevada since 1955.

caravancampershells.com

 

[Hypnautic]

I think they look good.
Almost police issue.

 

[Todd Mohr]

Very well made, a Reno staple for sure. Lot of friends had them over the years. You will love one, way easier to camp with.

 

[Willie B]

… Used to be I had no problem crawling up over the tailgate… Probably now not so easy???…

 

[yz450mm]

If they made something like that that was easy to put on and take off, I'd be all over it.

I would love to find something useful for a quick solo one or two day overnight with the dirt bikes or side by side, rather than dragging along the 45' toy hauler for just me.

 

[outboard_256]

I had a camper shell for years. Took it off and trashed it because of the reasons you mentioned. This looks pretty good.

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

ARE used to have a rear door option that deleted the tailgate. It had a access d I or in the center and the whole back would open up like a hatchback if you wanted

 

[FreeBird236]

Look a lot better in silver than black.

 

[Sportin' Wood]

Search FB Marketplace Reno; they come up used all the time there. There are used ones in many of the Camper sales lots as well. I have never had one, but I like them. I hear they are heavy.