Which do you guys prefer. A fiberglass camper shell or the fiberglass bed cover. I’m not hauling anything big enough that wouldn’t fit under a bed cover.

I've never had a bed cover, just shells. I like the room, I can kneel in mine. I can set up a cot and spend a night somewhere too. I like the look of a bed cover better, but won't give up the utility of a topper

I am a shell ("topper") fan. I have a flip-up bed cover on my truck right now, but I don't care for it.

Topper with flip up side windows , I want access and storage space

I prefer an aluminum topper over fiberglass (I've had both). I can take the aluminum one off and on by myself. Even the spendy fiberglass toppers like to crack after awhile if you remove them.

And agreed...The flip side windows are a must.

Guess it depends on what you plan on putting back there. I never understood the fiberglass tonough covers on a pick up. I can get more in the back of my Ford Focus. If I was stuck with a box cover that wasn't a topper, I'd at least get one that rolled up so I could use it like a truck.

2zwudz, I have had many friends and family with bed covers they liked them when they didn't need to load anything past the bed rail. You'd be surprised how many times that would happen.

I've only had 2 campers on my trucks. There's pros and cons to them.

I have an aluminum right now , I have had fiberglass in the past.

I have a trailer so I seldom take it off , never had this one off it is bolted not clamped

I have used both. Have the bed cover now and as stated it is OK if you do not need to load above the sides of the box.
I have trailers so use them for taller loads.
Roy

Don't know what you guys are talking about loading above the rails? Just fold it up I have an extang triple fold. Had them on my last 3 trucks. Just lock the tail gate and cargo is secure. I've hauled refridgerators, lawn mowers, and deer in mine. How would you haul a refridge in a bed with shell topper? take it off. Extang just fold it up , snap the straps, load the fridge and strap it. PLUS if you want to take it off just loosen the 2 tabs and lift it off. One guy can lift it off easy.

I have the 3 fold cover and roll out bed. For my time in life it works perfect. I like the ability to lock it up!

OP was asking about a fiberglass bed cover, not a folding bed cover.

Topper

My brother-in-law is a farrier and has a rollup cover. He has been very happy with it for the access to tools and supplies.
I questioned how it would work in the winter due to snow and ice. Several years later he has no problems, but he parks inside every night.
Roy

Ok the one piece solid bed topper. Buddy had one PAIN in the but. That's why I went to tri fold. Ease and security . But all have their uses. I think solid is more of a fashion statement..

I would never consider the fiberglass bed cover.

I have had a cap / topper on every truck. I want dry, clean, illuminated, lockable storage. Plus the versatility to sleep in the back, or many other options. Right now I have a shelf that spans the bed rails and is 38” front to back. Made of 2x6 tongue and groove yellow pine secured together with Kreg pocket hole screws. So easy to remove. Great for a gear / tool shelf, or bed or whatever. It greatly increases the useable space. I have a Leer fiberglass and it looks nice. They matched the truck paint color perfectly.

For hauling large items, I have a couple trailers.