Build Your Chitin
Walk through each panel and addon below. Your selections roll up at the bottom — submit to get a full quote within 24 hours, or browse the named builds to find a stocked match.
Your truck
Enter your VIN to auto-fill make, model, and year — or skip and type them in manually below. Bed length picker is next.
Bed size
Bed length in feet. Don't know your exact size? Enter a custom number — we'll round to the nearest 0.5 ft for pricing.
Material
Pick the structural material. No visual difference once painted — both finish the same. The choice is about weight, load capacity, and price.
Mounting a rooftop tent or hauling heavy gear? Steel is the safer pick. Otherwise, aluminum.
Left side panel
Driver-side panel. The render shows this side, so what you pick here is what you see in the preview.
Right side panel
Passenger-side panel — independent from the left. Pick any combination. The visual shows your left-side selection as a stand-in.
Want both sides matching? Just pick the same option here as you did for the left side.
Rear panel
The flip-up gate at the back. Solid for privacy (default), glass for visibility.
Front panel
The cab-facing wall of the cap. Hidden behind the truck cab in the main render — these isolated views show the panel itself.
Color
Gloss Black is the default. The 4 named colors are the most-requested OEM-style truck finishes (Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma & Tundra). Or enter your own paint code — anything paint-matched adds 1–2 weeks.
Side cabinet
Built-in cabinet for the side panel area — 6 layouts. Pick a style, then use the quantity stepper: × 1 for one side, × 2 for both sides. Want different cabinets on each side? Send a photo for a custom quote.
Roof addon
Crossbars (pick quantity) across the cap top for swap-in/swap-out gear. Compatible with most aftermarket rack systems. Skip if you want to keep the cap low-profile.
Looking for a rooftop tent setup? Both The Worksite and The Weekender include two integrated roof rails ready to accept aftermarket crossbars or tent platforms. Want a built-in luggage platform sized to fit your tent specifically? Send us a photo and we'll build it to spec.
Window protection net
Wire net that shields glass panels. The maximum number you can add equals how many glass panels you picked above (0–3). Pick 1 net per glass panel, or fewer.
Only relevant if you picked glass on the rear or side panels.
Your build
Here's your spec. Reserve it now with a $250 deposit and we'll start your made-to-order build — or send it to us with photos if you'd rather ask questions or fine-tune the details first.
Pick options above to see your build come together here.
Estimate based on the options above. Final quote within 24 hours of submission.
Your $250 deposit applies to your build total and is fully refunded if we can't build or fit your truck. We'll confirm your exact spec, final price, and lead time before billing the balance. Prefer to ask first? Send your build with photos and we'll reply within 24 hours.
Founding Member Campaign
Lock in your production slot today with a $250 deposit. Send us high-res photos of your canopy out in the wild once installed, and we will credit $150 back to your final invoice. Slots are strictly limited by seasonal manufacturing capacity.
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FIELD LOG #001Bed-Rail Compression Weather Seal
Engineered with a continuous, heavy-duty rubber bulb gasket compressed directly at the bed-rail interface. Keeps highway dust, desert silt, and high-pressure car washes completely out of your truck bed.
MATERIAL SPECIntegrated T-Slot Roof Utility Tracks
Built using high-fatigue, marine-grade 5052 aluminum with flawless, seamless flush joints. Features built-in top T-slot tracks to easily bolt on roof racks, awnings, or heavy rooftop tents without extra bracket clutter.
FITMENT DESIGNHeavy-Duty Custom Brackets — Zero Drilling
Straight out of our R&D facility. Utilizes clean, form-fitted matte black structural brackets that lock directly into your truck's factory utility inner rail system for a rock-solid, zero-drill install.
The Process
Every build is made to order. About 10–12 weeks from your $250 deposit until your canopy reaches our Orange County facility (~8 weeks production + ~2 weeks transit). Pickup is free, or we ship LTL to your door.
Pick a build, lock in your truck make, model, and bed length.
Today · 5 minAbout 8 weeks production at our partner factory, then ~2 weeks ocean freight to our Orange County facility — 10–12 weeks total from your $250 deposit.
10–12 weeksFree local pickup at our Orange County warehouse, or LTL freight to your address — your exact rate is calculated live at checkout when your balance is invoiced.
Your choiceClamp-on design — no drilling into your truck. Most install in an afternoon with a helper.
1 afternoonBuild FAQ
If your question isn't here, message us — fastest answer you'll get from a cap company.
Ask us anythingPricing modifiers are shown next to each option on this page. Default configurations are 'Included' — every glass panel is +$100, decorative side panels (molle, louvered, curved cut) are +$50, cabinets are +$150 each, crossbars are +$80 per bar, protection nets are +$50 each. Bed sizes scale ±$100 per half-foot from a 5.5 ft baseline. Steel material saves $250 vs aluminum. Custom or non-default colors add $100. We'll quote the final total within 24 hours of your inquiry.
Pickups with 8+ ft beds get our 5-door layout option: standard rear flip-up + a possible second door on each side.
When you pick 8 ft or larger from the bed size picker, two new sections appear on this page — one per side. Each defaults to 'No second door' (keeps a single-door panel like smaller beds). Pick a second door style if you want the 5-door layout. Left and right are fully independent — any combination is supported: both sides 2-door, only one side 2-door, or both sides 1-door.
Aluminum (5052, 2mm) is the default. It's significantly lighter than steel, naturally rust-resistant, and won't noticeably hurt your fuel economy. Best for daily drivers, weekend campers, and most use cases.
Manganese Steel (galvanized) is heavier and can develop surface rust over years of exposure — but it has higher load capacity and saves $250 on the build. Pick steel if you're mounting a rooftop tent, hauling heavy gear regularly, or want to save on the build cost.
Roof load: aluminum supports about 250 kg (~550 lbs) static, steel about 400 kg (~880 lbs) static. These are parked figures — for things like a rooftop tent you sleep in. Reduce the load for driving and follow your rack or tent maker's in-motion limits.
The net only makes sense for protecting glass — solid panels don't need it. The max quantity automatically equals the number of glass panels you've selected across left, right, and rear (0–3). Pick one net per glass panel for full coverage, or fewer if you only want partial protection.
Yes. The 4 named colors above are the most-requested OEM truck finishes (Oxford White, Magnetic Gray, Iconic Silver, Rapid Red). If you want something else, pick 'Custom color' and enter your truck's paint code (3-letter sticker inside the driver-side door jamb) — we'll match it. Custom paint adds $100 and 1–2 weeks of build time.
Most pickups fall in this range. If yours doesn't (vintage, heavy-duty, or custom-modified), pick 'Custom' on the bed size and enter your exact length — we round to the nearest 0.5 ft for pricing and confirm fit during the quote.
Talk to us
Sometimes it's faster to just message us. Tell us about your truck and what you want — we'll guide you through the options.
