I have only ever owned one truck cap and it was a ARE. I never had any problems out of it and the only time it ever leaked was once when a mounting clamp came loose and I was driving it in a thunderstorm.
I bought a new Tundra and the local ARE dealer has retired and closed up shop. There is still a local Leer dealer.
I went by the local Leer dealer and priced a 100Xr with windoors. I was about ready to order one until I started looking at the reviews on YouTube. According to YouTube the new Leers leak, come loose all the time, have a lot of overhang on the sides, etc.
I called a ARE dealer about a hour away and they priced me a topper for about $500 less. The ARE topper is the model V which is not as refined as 100xr (the way the glass is mounted to the topper). I have not found a bad review on YouTube about them but that might be because I believe there are a lot Leers in use.
Any have any recent experience with either Leer or ARE toppers? Would you pick on one over the other?
