F-150 Camper Shell | ARE Truck Caps
Our F-150 camper shell transforms your truck bed into secure, weatherproof storage space. We engineer every shell to match your F-150's exact bed length — 5.5-foot, 6.5-foot, or 8-foot configurations — with precision-molded corner contours that follow the factory bed rail profile. Each unit features aircraft-grade aluminum framing or RTM fiberglass construction, OEM-matched paint finish, and ALPHA stainless steel rotary latches that integrate with your truck's factory key system.
Full perimeter bulb seals keep rain and dust out during highway drives and off-road trails. We include carpeted side panels, LED dome lighting, tinted sliding side windows, and a frameless rear door with hydraulic struts. Every F-150 shell ships with a limited lifetime warranty covering materials and workmanship.
F-150 shell specifications
Materials & construction
We build F-150 camper shells in two material platforms. Our RTM fiberglass shells use resin transfer molding to create a single-piece roof panel with uniform wall thickness and integrated mounting flanges — no seams or rivets that can leak over time. The process embeds fiberglass mat in catalyzed resin under controlled pressure, producing a shell body that resists flexing during highway speeds and absorbs impact without cracking.
Aluminum-frame models pair extruded corner posts with powder-coated steel side panels and a composite roof skin. We radius every edge to match the F-150’s cab contour, then seal the bed rail interface with EPDM bulb gaskets that compress evenly across the bed lip. Both materials accept OEM-matched paint — we mix topcoat batches to Ford color codes so the f150 camper shell blends with your truck’s factory finish.
Bed fit & installation
Every shell ships with bed-length-specific mounting clamps that attach to the factory bed stake pockets — no drilling required on 2015 and newer F-150 models. We machine the front bulkhead to clear aftermarket bed liners, and the rear door frame accommodates both OEM composite tailgates and aluminum replacement gates.
Bed length options
We stock shells for all three F-150 bed configurations: 5.5-foot (67 inches), 6.5-foot (78 inches), and 8-foot (97 inches). Each size maintains 52 inches of interior width between the wheel wells and 20–22 inches of headroom at the centerline. Confirm your bed measurement from the inside of the bulkhead to the inside of the tailgate before ordering — SuperCrew, SuperCab, and Regular Cab trims use different bed lengths even within the same model year.
Weather sealing & security
Full-perimeter EPDM bulb seals run along every bed rail contact point, compressing when you close the rear door to form a continuous gasket around the shell base. We mold corner pockets into the seal profile to prevent water pooling at the cab junction during heavy rain.
ALPHA SC1 rotary latches lock the rear door at three points — driver side, passenger side, and center T-handle — and accept reprogramming to match your F-150’s factory ignition key. Paddle handles on the sliding side windows include integrated locks that secure the glass panels when the shell is unattended. Interior cargo stays dry through automated car washes and remains accessible via the rear door’s hydraulic strut system, which holds the glass open at any angle without prop rods.
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Common questions about F-150 camper shells
Yes — we design the front bulkhead and mounting clamps to clear spray-in bed liners like Line-X and Rhino Linings as well as drop-in plastic liners. The EPDM bulb seals compress against the bed rail lip regardless of liner thickness. If you have an over-rail bed cap or tonneau system installed, remove it before mounting the shell to ensure proper seal contact along the bed perimeter.
Yes — the rear door opens independently of the tailgate. You can lower the tailgate for long cargo and swing the shell's rear glass upward on its hydraulic struts to slide items into the bed. The door stays open at any angle without prop rods, so you have full access to load plywood, ladders, or fishing rods that extend past the tailgate.
Provide your F-150's paint code at checkout — it's listed on the driver door jamb sticker under "EXT PNT." We mix polyurethane topcoat to match Ford's exact color formula and spray three layers (primer, color, clear) before shipping. Most standard Ford colors ship within three weeks. Custom tri-coat or metallic finishes may require four to six weeks for paint formulation and curing.
Our fiberglass F-150 shells support up to 300 pounds of distributed static load on the roof panel — enough for rooftop cargo boxes, kayak racks, or rooftop tents. Do not exceed 200 pounds of dynamic load while driving. Install aftermarket crossbars that spread weight across the shell's reinforced roof ribs rather than concentrating force on a single point.
Aerodynamic drag increases by approximately 5–8% with a camper shell installed, which typically reduces highway fuel economy by 1–2 mpg depending on driving speed and bed configuration. The shell's contoured roofline follows the cab profile to minimize wind resistance compared to open-bed driving with tall cargo. Keeping the sliding side windows closed during highway travel further reduces drag.
Yes — removal takes about 30 minutes with two people. Disconnect the interior LED wiring harness, release the mounting clamps from the bed stake pockets, and lift the shell straight up off the bed rails. Store the shell on padded sawhorses to protect the EPDM seals from compression damage. Reinstallation reverses the process and requires no new hardware.
Our limited lifetime warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own the shell — including fiberglass cracks, paint delamination, latch failure, and seal deterioration under normal use. The warranty does not cover damage from collisions, improper installation, or modifications made by third parties. Register your shell within 30 days of purchase to activate warranty coverage and expedite any future claims.