• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Anyone have a camper shell on their Ranger...


Jim Oaks

Jim Oaks

Just some guy with a website
Administrator
Founder / Site Owner
Supporting Vendor
Article Contributor
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Banner 2012-2015
TRS 20th Anniversary
VAGABOND
TRS Event Participant
GMRS Radio License
TRS 25th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 2, 2000
Messages
14,072
Reaction score
10,397
Location
Nocona, Texas
Vehicle Year
1996 / 2021
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0 / 2.3 Ecoboost
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
6-inches
Tire Size
33x12.50x15
Anyone have a camper shell on their Ranger and actually use it for camping?

Let's see some photos of your camping setup with a camper shell (truck cap).
 


Sasquatch_Ryda

Sasquatch_Ryda

Well-Known Member
Ford Technician
OTOTM Winner
Solid Axle Swap
Forum Staff - Retired
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Aug 8, 2007
Messages
7,916
Reaction score
108
Age
37
Location
Terrace, BC, Canada
Vehicle Year
1991
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0L
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
Solid Axle Swap 4x4
Tire Size
40s
Just so the Canadians aren't confused....he means a 'canopy' :D

Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2
 
Jim Oaks

Jim Oaks

Just some guy with a website
Administrator
Founder / Site Owner
Supporting Vendor
Article Contributor
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Banner 2012-2015
TRS 20th Anniversary
VAGABOND
TRS Event Participant
GMRS Radio License
TRS 25th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 2, 2000
Messages
14,072
Reaction score
10,397
Location
Nocona, Texas
Vehicle Year
1996 / 2021
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0 / 2.3 Ecoboost
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
6-inches
Tire Size
33x12.50x15
I've always known them as truck caps. I've heard them called shells, camper shells, and now canopies.

I would like to expand on a camping section here at TRS, and I'm looking for photos and ideas to share.
 
rangerbum

rangerbum

Well-Known Member
Joined
Apr 22, 2008
Messages
1,412
Reaction score
30
Age
33
Location
Kalispell, Montana
Vehicle Year
85
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.8l
Transmission
Manual
Odd that they are called something different in different regions. Here in Montana, idaho, Washington, and oregon ive only ever heard the term "topper" or "canopy."
 
Jim Oaks

Jim Oaks

Just some guy with a website
Administrator
Founder / Site Owner
Supporting Vendor
Article Contributor
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Banner 2012-2015
TRS 20th Anniversary
VAGABOND
TRS Event Participant
GMRS Radio License
TRS 25th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 2, 2000
Messages
14,072
Reaction score
10,397
Location
Nocona, Texas
Vehicle Year
1996 / 2021
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0 / 2.3 Ecoboost
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
6-inches
Tire Size
33x12.50x15
rangerbum said:
Odd that they are called something different in different regions. Here in Montana, idaho, Washington, and oregon ive only ever heard the term "topper" or "canopy."
Click to expand...
I thought you were in Ohio?
 
lone-wolf

lone-wolf

Well-Known Member
Firefighter
Joined
Jan 22, 2009
Messages
373
Reaction score
4
Location
Atlantic Canada
Vehicle Year
2008
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0L
Transmission
Automatic
Sasquatch_Ryda said:
Just so the Canadians aren't confused....he means a 'canopy' :D

Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Never heard them called a canopy, only ever called em a cap.

This was on my old ranger, after the first thaw of spring.


Sorry, didn't use it for camping, used to keep gear dry & stored while hunting, and had a real camper to sleep in. It was way too cold to sleep in it, even the real camper had a couple heaters going to give a good nights sleep.
 
wildbill23c

wildbill23c

Well-Known Member
U.S. Military - Veteran
TRS Banner 2012-2015
TRS 20th Anniversary
Ham Radio Operator
Joined
Aug 22, 2012
Messages
3,917
Reaction score
578
Location
Southwestern Idaho
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
2.9 V6
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
0
Total Drop
0
Tire Size
215/70-R14
My credo
19K, 19D, 92Y, 88M, 91F....OIF-III (2004-2005)
Never used one to camp in, but they work great for keeping your camping gear secured and dry.

Here in Idaho they're called Camper shells, canopies, toppers, you name it.

I had one on my 84 Ford ranger installed the day after the truck was purchased by my grandfather, it was never taken off afterwards, never leaked either.
 
UrbanRedneckKid

UrbanRedneckKid

Well-Known Member
Solid Axle Swap
Joined
Aug 30, 2007
Messages
2,439
Reaction score
19
Age
37
Location
Cass Co, Missouri
Vehicle Year
1994
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0L
Transmission
Manual
This is where I made my daughter, memorial day 2012.


Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk 2
 

Surrey

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 12, 2011
Messages
1,800
Reaction score
10
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Vehicle Year
1989
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.9
Transmission
Automatic
Up here a camper is not a canopy. Camper refers to a RV that goes in your bed. Although similar, campers generally have beds, stove fridge ect

We also know canopies as topper or cap.I hear camper shell and I think gutted camper, not canopy...
 
Scott B.

Scott B.

Well-Known Member
EMT / Paramedic
V8 Engine Swap
Joined
Sep 5, 2008
Messages
202
Reaction score
2
Location
Georgia
Vehicle Year
'93
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
5.0
Transmission
Automatic
Here a couple of shots of mine.

1st one is on Schofield Pass in Colorado.
2nd one is my sleeping platform just as I finished the fridge cutout/installation.

I tent camp a lot, but spent a week sleeping in the truck in Death Valley. It is really very comfortable. A little tight for 2...
 

Attachments

Downey

Well-Known Member
Joined
Dec 3, 2008
Messages
1,754
Reaction score
3
Location
Muncy, PA
Vehicle Year
1994
Make / Model
ford
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
i have on that i normally just run in the winter for the extra weight and a dry place to throw more stuff and for hunting season
 
Jim Oaks

Jim Oaks

Just some guy with a website
Administrator
Founder / Site Owner
Supporting Vendor
Article Contributor
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Banner 2012-2015
TRS 20th Anniversary
VAGABOND
TRS Event Participant
GMRS Radio License
TRS 25th Anniversary
Joined
Aug 2, 2000
Messages
14,072
Reaction score
10,397
Location
Nocona, Texas
Vehicle Year
1996 / 2021
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0 / 2.3 Ecoboost
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
6-inches
Tire Size
33x12.50x15
Scott B. said:
Here a couple of shots of mine.

1st one is on Schofield Pass in Colorado.
2nd one is my sleeping platform just as I finished the fridge cutout/installation.

I tent camp a lot, but spent a week sleeping in the truck in Death Valley. It is really very comfortable. A little tight for 2...
Click to expand...
Man, that looks like a great setup. Would love to see more photos of it, along with some showing how it's all set up at the camp site.
 
gw33gp

gw33gp

Well-Known Member
U.S. Military - Veteran
TRS Banner 2010-2011
Ham Radio Operator
Joined
Aug 7, 2007
Messages
1,760
Reaction score
568
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Vehicle Year
2002
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0 SOHC
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Tire Size
33"
Here is a shot of my shell camper.



This one is in action in the dirt of Nevada. You can see the nose of Scott's Ranger on the left.



This one is in action amongst the trees in Great Basin National Park.

 
Last edited:
90jurassic2

90jurassic2

Well-Known Member
U.S. Military - Veteran
RBV's on Boost
Joined
Sep 14, 2012
Messages
183
Reaction score
0
Location
Gresham, Oregon
Vehicle Year
1985
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
2.3
Transmission
Manual
My custom canopy. I like the soft cover look more than the hard. I've only slept in it a couple times. I'm 6'3", so my short bed is a little scrunched up.




That's all I got of it right now.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Members online

Total: 423 (members: 8, guests: 415)

TRS Events

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Latest posts

Truck of The Month


Rick W
October Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

25th Anniversary Merch

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

20240803_195331.jpg
IMG_4778.jpeg
IMG_4779.jpeg
IMG_4780.jpeg
IMG_4781.jpeg
IMG_4761.jpeg
IMG_4725.jpeg
BED8E22A-F699-4B8E-8059-6FA338387DCE.mov
63140CD2-3659-4AF6-91A7-76FD6D5BF412.jpeg
AC05D11E-06EC-4978-8803-EFC8F0523A4A.jpeg
8B810F86-BCB7-4F7D-8810-4C349F644BCB.jpeg
IMG_4722.jpeg

25th Anniversary Sponsors

TRS-3 Ford Ranger Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top