A.R.E. Truck Cap Models

There are 17 A.R.E. truck cap models today, from the frameless Z2 to the diamond plate DCU. Filter by roof height and material to see which ones fit how you use your truck.

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Model	Roof	Material	Rear door	Side windows	Body warranty
Z Series	Cab-height	Fiberglass	Frameless, hidden hardware	Frameless vent windows	Limited lifetime
Z2 Series	Cab-height	Fiberglass	Frameless, hidden hardware	Frameless bonded glass	Limited lifetime
CX Revo	Cab-height	Fiberglass	Frameless, tailgate-formed	Frameless bonded glass	Limited lifetime
CX Evolve	Cab-height	Fiberglass	Frameless, tailgate-formed	Framed sliders with screens	Limited lifetime
CX Classic	Cab-height	Fiberglass	Aluminum-framed, T-handle	Framed sliders with screen	Limited lifetime
V Series	Cab-height	Fiberglass	Aluminum-framed, T-handle	Framed sliders or smooth sides	Limited lifetime
Overland Series	Cab-height	Fiberglass, two-tone OTR	Aluminum-framed	Half-sliders with screen	Limited lifetime
CX HD	Cab-height	Fiberglass, aluminum skeleton	Framed, paneled door optional	Half-sliders with screen	Lifetime body, 3-year skeleton
MX Revo	Mid-rise	Fiberglass	Frameless, tailgate-formed	Frameless bonded glass	Limited lifetime
MX Evolve	Mid-rise	Fiberglass	Frameless, tailgate-formed	Framed sliders with screens	Limited lifetime
MX Classic	Mid-rise	Fiberglass	Aluminum-framed, walk-in optional	Recessed sliders with screens	Limited lifetime
MX HD	Mid-rise	Fiberglass, aluminum skeleton	Framed, paneled door optional	Half-sliders with screen	Lifetime body, 3-year skeleton
TW Series	Wedge	Fiberglass	Aluminum-framed, tallest A.R.E. door	Framed sliders with screen	Limited lifetime
Classic Aluminum	Not listed	Aluminum, .019 in. skin	Mitered glass door	Full-vision side doors optional	1 year
DCU Series	Several heights	Aluminum, .035 in. skin	Several door layouts	Full-length side doors	3 years
DCU Max	Several heights	Aluminum, .063 in. skin	Full doors, stainless strap hinges	Full-length side doors	3 years
Diamond Edition DCU	Several heights	Diamond plate aluminum, .063 in.	Full doors, stainless strap hinges	Full-length side doors	3 years

Features and warranty from RealTruck’s A.R.E. product pages. Exact options depend on your truck.

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Revo vs Evolve vs Classic A.R.E. Caps

CX and MX caps come in three generations. The shell is the same shape; the glass and the rear door are what change.

Revo

CX Revo, MX Revo

Glass: frameless

Rear door: frameless

The cleanest look. Side and front glass is frameless and bonded to the shell with urethane, and the frameless rear door is shaped to the tailgate.

It opens with a OneMotion handle and slam latch on hidden hinges and Hydro-Lift props. The bonded glass has 1 year of coverage against seal leaks.

Evolve

CX Evolve, MX Evolve

Glass: framed

Rear door: frameless

Revo's frameless rear door and hardware, paired with aluminum-framed sliding side windows that have screens.

Pick it if you want windows that open for airflow. Framed windows carry a 1-year warranty.

Classic

CX Classic, MX Classic

Glass: framed

Rear door: framed

The traditional build: framed sliding side windows with a screen and an aluminum-framed rear door, which A.R.E. says is 35% thicker than competitors'.

The door opens with a T-handle and a factory-grade lock. Framed windows carry a 1-year warranty.

A.R.E. Cap Heights and Weights

Roof height is measured above the bed rail, and it’s taller on full-size trucks. Weight is the cap itself, which matters for your bed rails and payload.

From A.R.E.’s 2022/23 caps and covers catalog. Weights are approximate, small truck / full-size. Current pages don’t list inches or weights, so ask a dealer to confirm for your truck.

ModelMax height above the railCap weight

Z and Z219 in.23.5 in.190 / 215 lb

CX family19 in.23 in.170 / 200 lb

V Series19 in.23 in.175 / 200 lb

Overland19 in.23 in.180 / 205 lb

MX family24.5 in.28.5 in.175 / 205 lb

TW Series28 in.31 in.180 / 215 lb

Small and mid-size trucks
Full-size trucks

Best A.R.E. Camper Shell for How You Use Your Truck

Start with the job the cap has to do. Each pick below comes from what A.R.E. builds the model for.

Rear view of a gray A.R.E. Z2 Series truck cap with bonded frameless glass on a matching gray GMC Sierra

Daily driver with a clean look

A.R.E. Z or Z2

Frameless glass and a rear door with no visible hardware. The Z2 also bonds its front and side glass to the shell, so there are no window frames at all.

Roof: Cab-height
Shell: Fiberglass, paint matched
Body warranty: Limited lifetime

Shop the A.R.E. Z2 Compare in the chart

Rear view of a blue, paint-matched A.R.E. MX Series mid-rise truck cap on a blue Ford Maverick

Camping and sleeping in the bed

A.R.E. MX Revo or MX Evolve

The mid-rise roof stands taller than the cab, which A.R.E. says adds headroom and cargo space. That extra height helps over a sleeping platform.

Roof: Mid-rise, up to 28.5 in.
Shell: Fiberglass, paint matched
Body warranty: Limited lifetime

Shop the A.R.E. MX Compare in the chart

White A.R.E. HD Series heavy-duty truck cap with a roof rack on a white Ford F-150

Rooftop tent or a heavy rack

A.R.E. CX HD or MX HD

An aluminum skeleton inside the fiberglass shell carries the load. A.R.E. rates the optional roof rack at 550 lb, evenly spread.

Roof rack: 550 lb, evenly spread
Toolboxes: 200 lb each
Skeleton warranty: 3 years

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Towing a camper or boat

A.R.E. TW Series

The wedge roof rises toward the back, shaped for air flowing over a trailer behind the truck. It has the tallest rear door of any A.R.E. cap.

Roof: Wedge, tallest A.R.E. rear door
Shell: Fiberglass, paint matched
Body warranty: Limited lifetime

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White A.R.E. DCU Series aluminum work cap with a roof rack on a silver Ram pickup, rear three-quarter view

Trades and fleets

A.R.E. DCU, DCU Max or Diamond Edition

All-aluminum caps with full-length side doors, so tools come out from the side without climbing into the bed.

Frame: .050 in. TIG-welded aluminum
Doors: Full-length side doors
Warranty: 3 years

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Rear view of a red, paint-matched A.R.E. V Series fiberglass truck cap on a red Chevrolet Silverado

The lowest entry point

A.R.E. V Series or Classic Aluminum

The V Series is the entry point for a paint-matched fiberglass cap. Classic Aluminum skips paint match altogether if the color doesn’t matter to you.

V Series: Fiberglass, cab-height
Classic Aluminum: Baked enamel
Classic warranty: 1 year

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A.R.E. Truck Cap Models FAQ

Which A.R.E. caps are cab-height?

Z, Z2, CX Revo, CX Evolve, CX Classic, V, Overland and CX HD. They sit roughly level with the cab roof.

What’s the difference between the Z and Z2?

Both have frameless rear doors with hidden hardware. The Z2 also bonds its front and side glass to the shell with urethane, so there are no window frames or seals.

What does HD mean on an A.R.E. cap?

The CX HD and MX HD add an internal aluminum skeleton. A.R.E. rates their optional roof rack at 550 lb and each optional toolbox at 200 lb, evenly spread.

What is the OTR finish on the Overland?

A textured, UV-stable coating. The Overland wears it in black along the cab line and bed line over a paint-matched body. It’s optional on most other fiberglass models.