how much for a truck canopy?

[Paul Wheaton]

How much does a canopy for a full size pickup cost? I have a 1978 Ford F-250. I just want something plain for hauling chickens to the butcher, picking up / delivering goats and pigs, putting some groceries in the back.

Anybody know what this sort of thing usually goes for?

[limey]

Paul - I just bought a used canopy for my Dodge Ram 250 Long bed and paid just over $600 for it with tax!! A new one would have been $1200 to $1500 so I opted for the used one. I am not happy with it and will have to take it back as it does not fit the sides of the truck properly (it leaks - I found out the hard way!). Not sure if I will be successful as most of the used ones are bought "as is". I think what they charge for canopies is a rip off. There is not much to them and what they charge is ridiculous. I should have stuck with the tarp!! I could get just as much stuff in my minivan and it stayed dry. Oh well - live and learn.

Diane

[Dave in Ohio]

Try e-bay, I found one that fit my truck and it was a decent color and it was within driving distance. I paid $200

[Ozarks_1]

Check your local auto salvage yard.

Also check yard sales ... I got one earlier this year for $20 that way. Only "problem" with it was no key.

[uncle Will in In.]

A homemade stock rack with a tarp tied over it when needed wouldn't cost very much and would allow you to haul tall things if you wanted without removing the topper.

[Jan Doling]

Can't help you with the price as I haven't had a truck for the past 5 years, but the Connestoga topper I had on it was great. I opted for one with a long fold-upwards window on each side in addition to the hatch window-door in back. I had to take a lot of ribbing from co-workers who thought I would be selling hot dogs during the lunch hour, but I never had to crawl in the back door and slither on my tummy to the far regions of the pick up bed. I even camped in it and the side windows kept it well ventilated. Just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents before you bought a cover!