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.
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
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
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
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.
Best A.R.E. Camper Shell for How You Use Your Truck
Daily driver, clean look
Z or Z2. Frameless glass and a rear door with no visible hardware.
Camping and sleeping in the bed
MX Revo or MX Evolve. The mid-rise roof gives room to sit up.
Rooftop tent or heavy rack
CX HD or MX HD. The aluminum skeleton supports a roof rack rated for 550 lb, evenly spread.
Towing a camper or boat
TW Series. The wedge roof is shaped for airflow over a trailer.
Trades and fleets
DCU, DCU Max or Diamond Edition DCU, with full-length side doors. Commercial caps in detail.
Lowest entry point
V Series in fiberglass, or Classic Aluminum if paint match doesn’t matter.
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.