Truck topper on a 2013 DRW 3500

[Fear This: Cummins!!]

New '13 DRW 3500 should be here in a month. I have an A. R. E. Truck Topper that was for my '01 dually. I can't find measurements for the '13 box dimensions. Can anyone tell me if my topper from the '01 will fit my '13?



Thanks, Jared

 

[PBJ2500CTD]

I believe the measurements are not the same; the newer (2013) box being a bit shorter. The biggest issue after that is the tailgate - totally different and will not work with the '01's hatch.

 

[Fear This: Cummins!!]

I should have been more specific. If I want to head up to hunting camp, would the topper fit. I am not looking for perfect fit and form. Just want to keep some stuff dry to and from camp!

 

[HBarlow]

I don't think it could even be strapped on. Bed sizes and shapes changed from Gen II to Gen III to Gen IV.

 

[mwilson]

I should have been more specific. If I want to head up to hunting camp, would the topper fit. I am not looking for perfect fit and form. Just want to keep some stuff dry to and from camp!

Operating under the assumption that box dimensions for an 8' SRW and DRW are the same I will measure the 2013 SRW on my dealers lot the next time that I go to town.



I will focus only on the area that a topper could set on.



May be tomorrow night before I get there.



Mike.

 

[RikDavis]

I finished putting the aluminum cap off my 99 Dodge on my 2013 about 15 minutes ago.
The major problem comes from the rear door overlaps the tailgate on the older truck. The 2013 has a weird rounded shape and a much thicker tailgate.
I was able to work around this by using 1/2 inch plywood strips (painted black) on the side rails and front to shim the cap up higher. I also removed the plastic trim that was on top of the tailgate. It had a ridge in it, and replaced it with a piece of rubber trailer roofing. The back door of the cap now clears the top of the tailgate and the rubber strip on the bottom seals reasonably well to the flat top of the tailgate.
A little crude perhaps, but it doesn't look too bad and let me use the cap I have while I recover from the shock of the price of the truck

Rick Davis
99 Dodge Cummins 576K
2013 400 miles