I'm not old enough for a canopy
06-03-2014, 02:58 PM
#41
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06-03-2014, 03:32 PM
#42
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06-03-2014, 03:38 PM
#43
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06-03-2014, 04:16 PM
#44
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The one posted by HardcoreFXFour looks like a Leer 100XL (2-piece side windows)
I didn't post pics of the Leer 100XQ on my Nissan Frontier 'cus its not an F150 but your mention of that model prompts me to mention my experience. This report is fairly lengthy but hope reading it helps someone...
I ordered the new Leer cap soon after taking delivery of my then new Nissan and drove it 4 yrs before buying the Casita TT shown in the 1st pic taken in 2010. I chose 100XQ as Leer's most stylish (IMO) model, with single piece side windows and contoured lines matching the Frontier King Cab (extended) side windows. I think Leer did a stellar job on the Frontier design and other trucks too.
OK then, 2nd pic shows Blow-up #1 while in Pagosa Springs, CO in 2011. It was parked where shown when all of a sudden, a loud "whoomp!" as the safety glass let go. No explanation as to cause, no visible damage prior to shattering. When I got home, I had the same dealer order and install a replacement window at my cost. Quite spendy considering the beveled edge single piece solid glass. Cut to year 2012 as I was driving through CO and once again heard that same sound with Blow-up #2. As I slowed to the next hwy exit, pieces of safety glass were flying off towards following vehicles. I removed all loose pieces and took more pictures. Obviously, 2nd failure - same side - was not a coincidence.
When I got home that time, I contacted the dealer and told them I wanted to file a formal request for extended warranty. I did so with a letter written to Leer's GM which included accounts of both window failures with full sets of pictures burned to a disc included with my letter. Time passed with no response, so dealer called them while I was there to inquire status of my claim. Leer stated they had never had such a failure but agreed to take back the cap on the next truck delivery to that dealer, then put it on their build jig to see if the fiberglass shell was within manufacturing tolerances. If in spec, I would pay for inspection and evaluation time. It out of spec, they would replace at their cost. Many more weeks passed with no news, then finally the dealer said my cap had been returned. Nuts, I thought, problem isn't resolved. Nope, it was a brand new cap with the only part recycled being the rear hatch window lock.
Clearly, this restored my faith in Leer and their products. As I stated in a prior post to this thread, I'll buy another Leer (maybe a SnugTop) but unlikely the XQ100 model. Seems to me such large pieces of unframed/unsupported side window glass is asking for problems. If again Leer, I'll choose the 2-piece window 100XL or framed window 100XR model.
I ordered the new Leer cap soon after taking delivery of my then new Nissan and drove it 4 yrs before buying the Casita TT shown in the 1st pic taken in 2010. I chose 100XQ as Leer's most stylish (IMO) model, with single piece side windows and contoured lines matching the Frontier King Cab (extended) side windows. I think Leer did a stellar job on the Frontier design and other trucks too.
OK then, 2nd pic shows Blow-up #1 while in Pagosa Springs, CO in 2011. It was parked where shown when all of a sudden, a loud "whoomp!" as the safety glass let go. No explanation as to cause, no visible damage prior to shattering. When I got home, I had the same dealer order and install a replacement window at my cost. Quite spendy considering the beveled edge single piece solid glass. Cut to year 2012 as I was driving through CO and once again heard that same sound with Blow-up #2. As I slowed to the next hwy exit, pieces of safety glass were flying off towards following vehicles. I removed all loose pieces and took more pictures. Obviously, 2nd failure - same side - was not a coincidence.
When I got home that time, I contacted the dealer and told them I wanted to file a formal request for extended warranty. I did so with a letter written to Leer's GM which included accounts of both window failures with full sets of pictures burned to a disc included with my letter. Time passed with no response, so dealer called them while I was there to inquire status of my claim. Leer stated they had never had such a failure but agreed to take back the cap on the next truck delivery to that dealer, then put it on their build jig to see if the fiberglass shell was within manufacturing tolerances. If in spec, I would pay for inspection and evaluation time. It out of spec, they would replace at their cost. Many more weeks passed with no news, then finally the dealer said my cap had been returned. Nuts, I thought, problem isn't resolved. Nope, it was a brand new cap with the only part recycled being the rear hatch window lock.
Clearly, this restored my faith in Leer and their products. As I stated in a prior post to this thread, I'll buy another Leer (maybe a SnugTop) but unlikely the XQ100 model. Seems to me such large pieces of unframed/unsupported side window glass is asking for problems. If again Leer, I'll choose the 2-piece window 100XL or framed window 100XR model.
06-03-2014, 04:22 PM
#45
Senior Member
Seems the Snugtop XTR styling is very similar to that model...
06-03-2014, 04:22 PM
#46
Beer Gut Extraordinaire
The one posted by HardcoreFXFour looks like a Leer 100XL (2-piece side windows)
I didn't post pics of the Leer 100XQ on my Nissan Frontier 'cus its not an F150 but your mention of that model prompts me to mention my experience. This report is fairly lengthy but hope reading it helps someone...
I ordered the new Leer cap soon after taking delivery of my then new Nissan and drove it 4 yrs before buying the Casita TT shown in the 1st pic taken in 2010. I chose 100XQ as Leer's most stylish (IMO) model, with single piece side windows and contoured lines matching the Frontier King Cab (extended) side windows. I think Leer did a stellar job on the Frontier design and other trucks too.
OK then, 2nd pic shows Blow-up #1 while in Pagosa Springs, CO in 2011. It was parked where shown when all of a sudden, a loud "whoomp!" as the safety glass let go. No explanation as to cause, no visible damage prior to shattering. When I got home, I had the same dealer order and install a replacement window at my cost. Quite spendy considering the beveled edge single piece solid glass. Cut to year 2012 as I was driving through CO and once again heard that same sound with Blow-up #2. As I slowed to the next hwy exit, pieces of safety glass were flying off towards following vehicles. I removed all loose pieces and took more pictures. Obviously, 2nd failure - same side - was not a coincidence.
When I got home that time, I contacted the dealer and told them I wanted to file a formal request for extended warranty. I did so with a letter written to Leer's GM which included accounts of both window failures with full sets of pictures burned to a disc included with my letter. Time passed with no response, so dealer called them while I was there to inquire status of my claim. Leer stated they had never had such a failure but agreed to take back the cap on the next truck delivery to that dealer, then put it on their build jig to see if the fiberglass shell was within manufacturing tolerances. If in spec, I would pay for inspection and evaluation time. It out of spec, they would replace at their cost. Many more weeks passed with no news, then finally the dealer said my cap had been returned. Nuts, I thought, problem isn't resolved. Nope, it was a brand new cap with the only part recycled being the rear hatch window lock.
Clearly, this restored my faith in Leer and their products. As I stated in a prior post to this thread, I'll buy another Leer (maybe a SnugTop) but unlikely the XQ100 model. Seems to me such large pieces of unframed/unsupported side window glass is asking for problems. If again Leer, I'll choose the 2-piece window 100XL or framed window 100XR model.
I didn't post pics of the Leer 100XQ on my Nissan Frontier 'cus its not an F150 but your mention of that model prompts me to mention my experience. This report is fairly lengthy but hope reading it helps someone...
I ordered the new Leer cap soon after taking delivery of my then new Nissan and drove it 4 yrs before buying the Casita TT shown in the 1st pic taken in 2010. I chose 100XQ as Leer's most stylish (IMO) model, with single piece side windows and contoured lines matching the Frontier King Cab (extended) side windows. I think Leer did a stellar job on the Frontier design and other trucks too.
OK then, 2nd pic shows Blow-up #1 while in Pagosa Springs, CO in 2011. It was parked where shown when all of a sudden, a loud "whoomp!" as the safety glass let go. No explanation as to cause, no visible damage prior to shattering. When I got home, I had the same dealer order and install a replacement window at my cost. Quite spendy considering the beveled edge single piece solid glass. Cut to year 2012 as I was driving through CO and once again heard that same sound with Blow-up #2. As I slowed to the next hwy exit, pieces of safety glass were flying off towards following vehicles. I removed all loose pieces and took more pictures. Obviously, 2nd failure - same side - was not a coincidence.
When I got home that time, I contacted the dealer and told them I wanted to file a formal request for extended warranty. I did so with a letter written to Leer's GM which included accounts of both window failures with full sets of pictures burned to a disc included with my letter. Time passed with no response, so dealer called them while I was there to inquire status of my claim. Leer stated they had never had such a failure but agreed to take back the cap on the next truck delivery to that dealer, then put it on their build jig to see if the fiberglass shell was within manufacturing tolerances. If in spec, I would pay for inspection and evaluation time. It out of spec, they would replace at their cost. Many more weeks passed with no news, then finally the dealer said my cap had been returned. Nuts, I thought, problem isn't resolved. Nope, it was a brand new cap with the only part recycled being the rear hatch window lock.
Clearly, this restored my faith in Leer and their products. As I stated in a prior post to this thread, I'll buy another Leer (maybe a SnugTop) but unlikely the XQ100 model. Seems to me such large pieces of unframed/unsupported side window glass is asking for problems. If again Leer, I'll choose the 2-piece window 100XL or framed window 100XR model.
06-03-2014, 05:28 PM
#47
Senior Member
Good to know! Thanks for the guidance. I just can't warm up to the 100XL or XR model. I like how the 100XQ matches the body lines. Leer seems to make a good product and if they don't, they stand behind them. My dad has a fiberglass Leer tonneau on his Limited and the paint matches beautifully, build quality is fantastic and it's just a nice product.
I can't quite get next to the fiberglass tonneau. Seems completely unversatile.
06-06-2014, 11:49 AM
#49
Robinson
Thread Starter
I took the plunge... Ordered up the ARE Z Series with keyless entry and a sliding front fold down window to allow for maximum airflow for Blake once he's a little bigger.
06-06-2014, 11:56 AM
#50
Senior Member
