RSI Smartcap 1 Year Review | FAQ | Pros & Cons | IS IT WORTH IT? RSI SMARTCAP EVO SPORT / LEISURE
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- Is the RSI Smartcap worth it? After using the RSI Smartcap EVO Sport / Leisure series camper on my Toyota Tacoma for over 1 Year I will be answering your questions, giving you my pros and cons. Is the RSI Canopy Worth it for everyday use and overlandin?
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00:00 RSI Smartcap 1 Year Review Intro
01:50 Frequently Asked Questions
02:01 Any issues with the cap shifting/coming loose?
02:18 How Much Does the RSI SmartCap Weigh?
02:28 Does the RSI Smartcap Leak? How does it do in the rain?
04:03 Any issues with the Locks? Does One Key work for all Locks?
04:54 Can the cap doors be opened from the inside?
05:30 Can I mount a tent onto the RSI Loadbars?
06:00 Have you had your dogs in the back of the shell?
06:20 How do you like the glass doors? Any Issues?
07:50 Can you open the windows while driving?
08:28 Is the Tacoma OEM Bedrail system strong enough to hold the cap?
08:48 How do you clean the cab side outside window?
09:14 Why did you buy the RSI Smarcap over other brands?
11:20 PROS
13:50 CONS
16:40 Is it worth it? Would I buy it again?
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Comment from @Smartcap addressing the Pros and Cons for anyone having the same issues: Thanks for your review. You bring up some good points, both pro and con, and it's great feedback to receive. We would like to respond to some of the points you make, in hopes of helping those that may be experiencing the issues you bring up. 1. Leaks: The cap is designed to NOT leak in normal weather conditions, including normal rain. If you are experiencing leaks of any type (through from a gap between the bed rail and cap, windows or leaks in the Positive Pressure Air vent, please contact us at Support.NA@RSiSmartCap.com. 2. The Universal Roof Rails are designed to be "universal" and come shipped with M8 hardware. If you have accessories that mount with M6 hardware, you can purchase them from most hardware stores and grind the weld nuts to fit. 3. For those interested in dual function latches, we are coming to market in Q1 2022 with retrofittable latches for you to purchase that will let you open it from the inside and are freeze resistant. Please contact us at Support.NA@RSiSmartCap.com and we will put you on a release list and notify you when they are available. We do hope that you'll take us up on our offer to assist with your leaking problem. We think you'll be much happier with your SmartCap with our assistance.
THANK YOU I AM LOOKING AT THE RHINO CAP AND SMARTCAP THE PROS AND CONS I WILL BE GOING WITH THE RHINO CAP. IT HAS BETTER QUALITY CONTROL.? IT SHOULD NOT LEAK.
I've contacted RSI a couple times about purchasing a cap for my 2022 F-250. No response..
Thanks for replying. Got a lot of response when I bought the first rsi in WA state. Sort of gave up last year with all the leaks. And just have to run totes. Everything is wet.
@@TacomaSteelhead I’m in WA and wondering is it really leaking like shit? Please let me know, thank you.
Just sold me👌🏽
Thanks for the review. Just saved me $3900+ 👍🏼
Seriously. He lost me at “leaks”. I know the truck bed itself needs sealing which I have done and my Amazon bed cover does not leak. Bechse I have sealed it all the way around. But the windows? Oh no
@@carlosp7233 Yeah, especially for that price. With all those setbacks, I think this should be priced more around $1700-2000.
@@definitionxmk lol $1000
Yes the water leaks which means it also isnt dust proof. Plus the fact that you can’t open it from the inside means you cant use it as a camper. maybe it isnt intended to be one. but if you cant keep stuff inside dry so what use does it have? i’m disappointed coz its build quality is supposedly better than the regular fiber glass toppers. might as well reconsider Leer or A.r.e.
Right?! It leaks and can’t open from inside but it’s basically 4K should be like 2k at most
for over $4k this shell should not leak it all, thanks for the review
I have the Evo Smart Cap on Ram 1500…live in Florida with allot of rain… mine does not leak at all
Thank you for posting. I like how you are straightforward no bs. Most people talk about the "good" but not real world.
Really appreciate the review. I think most people want to only talk about the positives of such an expensive cap. I've been wanting this for a long time but your honest review makes me pause since some of these cons are legitimately difficult to get over for such an expensive accessory. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful!
Seriously, really appreciate this video. Hopefully even if you get sponsored you’ll still be this honest.
You gotta figure, if making them in pieces were the way to go they would all do it.
Shopping for a cap and hard no...
Thanks for your review! Excellent and honest work! Appreciate your time and effort!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the great honest review. You saved me a lot of money
Nice video. Appreciate the honest and informative review.
Thanks for the info. Purchased the AluCab Contour last week.
Thank you for the review. That hole on the roof is more trouble than benefit, I guess in Africa and Australia they have much more dusty tracks, I've seen other manufacturers do the same, but I would definitely prefer a topper without the hole/filter/contraption on the roof. More rain and snow in my area than dust.
Thank you for this detailed review! Hopefully they've improvements since you got your smartcap. How is it another year later? And how's visibility with it?
Best review video I’ve seen. I’m not too concerned about a little water in there. I mainly want it for security and to protect a fridge. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
I needed to see this; thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful topper, to bad it leaks, thanks for the information.
Very helpful thank you!
Thanks for the honest review been wanting this for so long. Leaks for something you spend good money on is a deal breaker. Maybe they will make this not modular with better gasket and no leaks. Or just make it better.
About time I see this cab on a Tacoma. I’ve been looking into this cab but was not sure about the look and practicality. Thanks for the information
@@do6984774 you have a 6ft bed ?
@@Turtlemilk i sold my truck... and actually had the WORST experience with RSI
@@do6984774 damn wtf… I’m getting a 6ft bed rsi one on Monday but what’s wrong with it ?
@@Turtlemilk the product is amazing but the customer service is the worst I've seen
That’s a lot of “you know” 😂
I’ve had an RSI on my 2020 Ram Rebel for 18 months. Leaked at first at the small windows, after contacting RSI they quickly shipped me new gaskets, easy fix, hasn’t leaked since. Apparently the supplier of the windows stacked the windows in such a way that it damaged the gaskets. That’s been corrected.
Regarding sleeping inside, you can pop the locks, lock them so they don’t close on you and you can climb in the cap, pull the gate and window closed behind you and bungee or strap the window closed and someone can’t lock you in. Does that make sense? So it can be done…
Love the cap, needed the weight capacity as I have a roof top tent, I use a Front Runner rack on top of the cap. Looks amazing, everything works like expected and I’m a fussy person.
Thank you. Great details
Can’t wait to get one of these on the f-250 I just ordered!
Same here but I am going with the RLD.
So many things you touched on were my exact experience. I love it. I hate the leaks.
Tried new window seals from rsi. No improvement. Local dealer helped out big time. We were both frustrated.
Wound up running front runner bars. Ground down their hardware to fit.
Same thing. Was so stoked on accessories. No hate on rsi.
Closer to water tight would fill the stoke big time! Fishermen, dad, back country hiker etc. not an overlander.
Looks good and functional.I hope they do for Ford Maverick too.
hidden gem is the lock your tailgate tip. Cant tell you how many nights i went without realizing my tailgate was not secured even though the cap was locked... then again im dumb.
Thanks for info..I in harsh climate.
Thanks for the thorough review.
What's the vinyl wrap on the bed?! Can you please share the pattern name, or item? Thanks!
If you got locked in and had your keys, you could just open the tailgate and hopefully reached out to open up the locks after opening the tailgate. On the more expensive trucks, you can just click the key fob and the tailgate will open for you.
After having a Alu-Cab canopy for roughly a 9 months and 8k miles trip from Florida to Utah and back my canopy has not leak at all.
4K but leaks. 4K and you need to mod….thanks for saving us some serious money. Shame, it’s a great looking cap/cover. I will wait until they hash that issue out. It’s a major flaw😢
Alright, as someone who installs these and many other caps/covers daily. No cap will ever be %100 water tight. The carwash scenario should be no indication to how watertight a cap or cover is since you're literally shooting pressurized water from all angles. Also %90 of trucks out there have huge gaps under the factory bedrail caps. Toyotas have a huge gap at the header removable bulkhead and under the bed rail caps. RSI did drop the ball on the lock scenario not being able to open from the inside (word is RSI is working on new locks) bit if push comes to shove the locks come apart with literally one Philips #3 screw so I would keep one in your bed just in case. I also install a bunch of fiberglass caps and I'd rather put and RSI on my truck over a fiberglass cap just due to the fact that the fiberglass is still mostly hand made or finished and the quality level substantially dropped during and after the pandemic shutdowns.
He says it leaks with regular weather, not just car washing.
They all leak, but why not buy one for 2k like from snugtop or leer that will leak just as RSI caps only itll cost you have the price
I've had a snugtop on an f150 for 20 years. Never leaks. Maybe a few drops when in a carwash but not enough to notice on the bedrug. I'd (naively) expect at least as good for a new one.
My snug rob Don’t leak it’s 10 yrs old
Nice review. I have the Evo Sport on my 2021 Tacoma TRD Off Road long bed. I have had similar is issues with leaks. I have had it on my truck for less than a year. It has not be exposed to severe weather. No snow or ice or extreme heat. It is mostly kept in my garage. I contacted support and they wanted me to jump through a few small hoops to get my issue resolved. I felt it was easier to fix the problems myself. First the roof top positive pressure vent leaked when it rained and when I washed my truck. Especially driving in heavy rain. To me there is no fixing the design. Holes in your roof are a bad thing. So, I completely sealed it off. I did a neat job of it too. RSI should get rid of the vent all together. I think it is just a gimmick and a bad design as well. The sliding windows leaked. After examining them to engineer a fix ( I did come up with some good ideas.), I realized that the windows were installed upside down. I switched the driver side window with the passenger side window. This enabled me to install them right side up. There are about three weep holes in the sliding window seals. They were on the bottom and they leaked. After switching them around, they are now at the top and now they don't leak. Also, the side door seals itself leaked as well. I discovered that the seal did not leak between the door and the seal itself, but rather water was getting behind the seal through capillary action were it slips over the lip on the body of the Smart Cap at the top. The water would then run down inside the channel of the seal and leak inside at the bottom inside. I removed the seal and filled the channel of the seal with Sikaflex sealant and reinstalled the seals on both sides. So far I have had now more leaks. I can sleep in the back of my truck with Smart Cap. I just have to remember to lock the locks in the open position so someone can't come by and latch them and I would not be able to get out. I made a handle on the inside of the back door and a locking device so I can lock myself in while camping if I need to sleep in the back. I also drilled a small hole in the back of both of the locks at the tale gate so I could use a pin punch to open the latch from the inside, should I forget to lock the locks in the open position and someone were to come by and close them and lock me inside. I use a small rubber plug for the holes I drilled to keep the water out. They are easily removed should I need to open the lock from the inside. The paint quality is not the best. I am not sure if it is powder coated or not. I assembled my Smartcap in my garage and I got some deet on the paint because I had some on my legs because of mosquitos. The deet had damaged the finish on my paint. The paint was actually coming off. It was only on one section so I was able to repaint that section. I bought the Smartcap because I loved the look of it and the design style. I also loved that it was made of steel and that it was satin black. I love the gull wing-like side window/doors. I am not happy with the issues that I had with it and I grieved over it. I am still glad that I bought it though. Only because I am FAA licensed aircraft mechanic and I have engineering background (layman) and I know I can fix the problems myself. I also did not want a fiberglass truck cap. For the price of the Smartcap, I wish I did not have this many issues. I wonder if Alu-cab makes a better product. Unless you are able to understand and fix the problems yourself I would not recommend Smartcap. I hope Smartcap fixes these problems and also gets ride of the roof vent.
My paint on my rear window has chipped after 5 months. Literally flaking off. RSI is going to warranty it though.
A leaking CAP literally is pointless.
RSI is fixing these issues as i hear. Hopefully someone makes an updated video on um
Hmm thinking more to get same design aliexpress canopy since it has so much problem lol
New drinking game- take a drink whenever he says “you know”. I’d be dead before the end.
For my 2018 raptor im debating if i should buy adventure model or alu cab countour canopy or dirtbox canopy all similar price.
Help! I have the same cap and tail lights. When I plugged the 3rd brake light into the tail light it didnt illuminate until I pressed the brakes. The other tail light behaved normally but the one powering the 3rd brake light would not illuminate while running. Only when the brake was engaged or the hazards were on did it work. Any solutions?
Wow, leaks! Just saved me a headache, and still back ordered?
Is there any downsides to adding a bead of silicone when assembling to avoid any potential risk of leaking? Seems that the biggest issue is the gaskets and whether they are undamaged during assembly but a $5 tube of silicone might avoid issues over time with the gaskets weakening. Also have you heard of anyone insulating them yet? Was thinking of insulating the metal areas and maybe doing ceramic tint on the glass areas.
Did mine with black car silicone and stopped leaks 100%
My “23” LEER has been very water and dust tight.
Thank you for your review. Leaks and the inability to open the the cap from the inside makes this a big no for me. Which is unfortunate, I really like this style of shells. They’re unique.
Same here, see them from time to time and they looked great from a distance
@@JeepCherokeeful There are also others, RLD comes to mind.
What others are good then?
I sealed up my rooftop vent with black butyl tape. Dumbest feature on this topper. Haven’t had any leaks since. I’m going to look into a permanent solution to seal that vent with some sort of plug. Also yeah the latches suck they freeze up all the time. I’m thinking of drilling some holes in the bottom of the inside lock pocket so the water can drain out.
Those are both great ideas!
Wow that is a lot of leaking. I went with the RLD, hopefully it does better.
Any updates? Does it leak or any problems? The RSI leaking is an immediate no go for me for that level of money.
Wonder if a nice RTV Silicone would eliminate the leak issues. At least runing the bead on inside leaving gasket on outside.
Ure not the only one with that issue. This is why I want a topper. So I don't have water in the back. So to spend this amount of $... Not happy with that
Did it leak from the beginning? Mine doesn’t leak at all from the areas you pointed out. But then again, I’ve only hade it for about 2 months. I’m happy with mine so far.
Is it leaking now?
What happens if a window breaks ? How do you fix that
"You know"
👍👍👍👍👍👍THANK YOU
I just wish this had the small windows on the sides if for no other reason that to allow for cooling of the interior on hot summer days. And beyond that, these solid metal side windows are clearly more secure than the glass. But if the rear window is still glass, does that really matter, the glass side windows do look sharp.
RSI support has been great for me. I had leaking sliding windows. To resolve, they sent me new, slightly thicker, window seals that resolved most of the leaking. I still have occasional minor dripping in wind driven rain but not enough to get my gear wet. I have issues with the latches freezing in cold temperatures which is a little annoying. Thankfully that hasn’t impacted me too much. I bought their crossbars and it took months for me to receive them. When they finally arrived, it was missing the supports for the crossbars. That took another couple months to get shipped from NZ. That was a bit frustrating and I haven’t used them yet. I use the canopy for storage when camping and access from the side doors is exceptional. I have had the cap on my 2020 Tacoma LB since September 2020. If I was in the market for a cap now, I would buy the RSi SmartCap all over again.
are you still enjoying it?
@@jhelie4732 I am! The SmartCap is still on my truck and it works great.
Do you think you would be able to sleep in this? Not being able to open from the inside is terrible, have they fixed that yet?
The smart cap looks good and sharp look. I’m just disappointed to hear that it was not water proof for the price I think should be water proof. Now I’m second guessing it!
You know
Maybe insulation to prevent heat
Yea saw this looked cool. Watched review and yeah I knew it was expensive. 4k for leaks alone is deal breaker for me. Then add freezing locks (snows in Utah I'd like my locks to work rain or snow) and you can't open from inside. that's just flat out safety issue imo. Think they got design looks down... and that's it.
Thank you for the review. I def will not buy one. For that price it should be flawless. I will ask if there is another option that may be a little better? Also, I took a military class for public speaking years ago and everyone has a "crutch" word or saying. During my 3 minute presentation I said "um" over 30 times. Yours is "you know". On your next video, rewatch it before you post and you will see what I mean. We all do it. I since moved on from "um" to another phrase :) just a little constructive critism from an old army vet. Please do not be insulted. It is just a helpful tip. I do wish this topper as a little better. I like the look (oh and not being able to get out is a deal breaker, my army buddies are,, well they can be a handful even in our 50s and 60s.
What wheels are these
1. He forgot to mention, at the beginning of the video, how he was one of the first (in the market) to buy one. If you know a lil bit about product development, you know wrinkles are still being ironed out!
2. Gaskets have been fixed.
3. RSI has or is working on dual side door lock/unlock mechanisms.
100% Fact, The cap was one of the first I would say 5-10 caps produced.
I'm still not buying it.
That doesn't matter, if it's billed as "leak free" then it shouldn't leak.
Your rear slider that's not flush just isn't seating into the closed slot. Mine does the same thing. It's annoying considering the price
Good to know - Thanks!
Any leaking at all is a deal breaker. Hell, the Softoppers don't leak and they are only USD $1000
Just got this installed but a little chip in the paint exposing the steel on the corner. I live in Maine and this little area may rust. Does anyone know what kind of touch up paint I should use.
Any rust-oleum paint should do the trick.
I have a adventure and it doesn’t leak. The benefit of not being able to open them from the inside is that someone can’t just break the window and then open the doors to gain better access to steal stuff.
You mentioned it leaked but did you seal your bed at all? I had the same water but it was from the holes in the bed and the rails. Hasn’t leaked since I sealed those.
Yes, the leaks were coming from the cap itself, I have pinned the comment from RSI Above, it's something they will warranty and take care of.
@@GearheadJT gotcha. They are replacing my rear door already because of paint chipping. Not even 6 months old. They also sent lock covers for the snow/ice situation. Located in Montana so I experienced a lot of the same things you did. Actually bought my cap on your first video 😂
@@hunter_pauley That's good to hear that you're getting taken care of, and glad the video helped you make the purchase decision.
That “ Preasure Vent “ is a Deal Breaker.
I wouldn’t trade my Smartcap for anything even if you paid me. Pros: It’s build quality, strength and aesthetics is unmatched in the industry. And their customer service is fantastic. My Smartcap was professionally installed by a local shop and they did a good job. I have since installed lighting. It didn’t come with a wiring harness for the brake light but just yesterday they sent one to me, free of charge.
Cons: The only thing I don’t like is that the positive air vent thingy leaks when I take the truck through a high pressure car wash. One of the side windows leaks a little bit, not much. Some black silicone will fix that. And there was a slight gap at the back, maybe the installers didn’t lower it far enough. A bead of black silicone fixed that too. Last con…I live in a snowy location in winter. The Smartcap’s lock mechanism freezes up in winter temperatures if it gets wet. Fortunately there is an easy fix for that too, and Smartcap has been sending out the fix to its customers. Overall, I’m very happy with my Smartcap.
Just saw one for the first time in the wild. Looks incredible compared to my high end leers. Leers freeze up too.
Do they come with multiple caulking gun tubes of silicone and a propane torch for when it gets cold and wet?
Eh? RLD beats the Smartcap in almost every metric. It's higher build quality, way stronger as it's completely welded, doesn't leak as much, has higher interior clearance and on..
@@CallsignVega thanks! I hadn’t heard of them! Looks like they may be easier to get as well.
They are not easier to get apparently. Haha
wow you have leaking with this?! For almost 4k this should be water tight
Thanks for the review, you also just saved me $5395. Ill never own one now.
Boss!
Do you think if you say “flex sealed the inside seams /joints ( not necessarily flex seal but some type of appoxy / sealer ) do you think that would help ?
Or what if a thin rubber gromet or weather type strip between assembling roof/sides back / front?
I would imagine so, also, based on the reply from RSI it sounds like they would also help out with any issues.
@@GearheadJT cool, im considering buying one
Waiting for next generation it needs more work to make it up for the high price tag
It most likely leaks due to you assembling and installing it. I had might assembled and installed at a camper shell dealer and no leaks
Leer is the way to go
Do magnets hold on the stainless steel?
Yes
its steel, so yeah 😂
High grade stainless is NOT magnetic. If a magnet sticks, it’s a lower grade.
Crazy, it's been at least 2 months since my comment. I've also called and emailed a couple times and no response to any of the 3 methods. Yes, I only asked about the vinyl, but that's not my only purchase I was looking to make. Lost my business.
Missed your question, I did a video specific on the vinyl, it's ORACAL 975 Honeycomb Black Vinyl : amzn.to/3puJms9 And as mentioned, all videos are my personal opinion and not from any brand or company so I'm not sure who you would've contacted. cheers.
Yeah I'm deleting my offer for one on FB marketplace lol
This is probably a great Cap for Law Enforcement truck’s, get the bad guy’s in there, lock the thing up and there’s no way they can get out
100% 🤣
Clearly you've never done any policing. They can be quite efficient at kicking out side windows. Once had a tiny crack hoe that crawled through the pass through and tried to drive the patrol car away. lol Ahh those were good times.
@@paulappleby2 🤣😂 that was probably the night crawler
Thanks for the video but it really doesn't matter. These have not been available for over two years.
$4k+ for a cap that leaks? No thanks
Thanks for the review and saving me four grand lol.
If you decide to sell let me know!
I have one for a 3rd gen tacoma for sale in perfect condition
@@do6984774 lol I got one. Now I’m looking for someone to swap me sport doors
@@do6984774 Small or long bed?
Short bed but i already sold the truck with it... sorry
For over 5k including tax and shipping, they better fix that sh*t.
My SnugTop has never leaked in 5+years.
for $4k it should NEVER EVER leak. No inside door/window release..not ideal for a "camper shell" and no headliner/insulation will make this a Yeti cooler in the water and a coleman camp oven in summer...no thanks
I just made the first cut on the Evo-A and having the molle with the the slide out table is fan-f@&$ng-tastick. I was back and forth but I think the adventure series is the way to go unless you are primarily a pet hauler. Those leaks are awful. I would get after the warranty seals man. Good luck. Also, went with the shorter Front Runner roof bars and they fit great FYI. My only wish is wiring harness for the six locks for fob lock and unlock.
Have you had any leaks with Adventure ? Im thinking of going adventure. I actually have a gofund me on social media and have raised 2100 in a month for my smart cap lol!
@@itsriggi wow that’s awesome man. Good for you. I purchased from a local authorized dealer and they installed. But they were pretty jokerish in general and screwed other parts of my build. So I did an immediate car wash test and have had several crazy Colorado storms since. No leaks this far 🤞. My suspicion is it’s like plumbing. If you don’t torque those different sections of the cap correctly you’re likely to get leaks. Meaning that overtorque is not your friend. And I always have a tendency to do that. Best of luck man. Hope you do t have to wait too long.
Looks great on paper, but it looks and sounds more and more like a "scam cap" ...😅. Too bad the truck manufacturers do not offer something like this for their products direct. And take these shady businesses out.
I live in the PNW. I'm not buying a canopy that leaks. It's stupid
So, in summary the more windows the more leaks.
$4k and it leaks? Neat system, but not worth it. Good videos btw.
After a year it leaks like crazy…that’s a hard pass for me.
3900 for something that leaks, idk man.
FR
If it leaks it’s pointless.
5 grand (Canadian) is just plain ridiculous. They are gouging the customers, big time.
I'll wait for the Chinese copy that'll be just as good of quality.
It's a real shame on RSI , such a great product with a world market but poor design quality and accessory planning.
Thanks for changing my mind, I'll throw a Roof rack on my watertight Leer and call it a day .
So should i get a leer
@I A you can easily find a used Lear cap , paint it or Linex it any color you like bolt on some racks and still come out cheaper than a Leaky RSI.
@Ron Edelenbos thank you, yea i have 5ft bed ranger, tried to find it used but no luc, thinking to get leer or A.R.E. ....btw, do they remove beds plastic cap rails on each side when installing topper?
@I A I have a dodge ram and the factory plastic rail protector is still under the cap. Check with the manufacturer. If it's loose and moving around I'd consider just using the neoprene seal tape that is made to seal caps onto the rail.
you know 1000x 😂 you can’t open the backdoor from the inside that ain’t smart you kno….. RSI
Nope now i’m not buying it. Thank you I’m gonna go with the fiberglass.
I watched a bunch of reviews of the RSI caps. They leak. the seals wear out fast. Locks freeze. Positive pressure leaks. Can't open from inside. 2X cost of other caps. Seals are cheap foam, popping out. Hardware loose, no lock nuts. Hardware rusting. Windows leak. Sounds like fancy design over quality and function, expensive junk.
Lost me with the leaking.
ABSOLUTE NO EXCUSE FOR LEAKS !!! RIGHT STUFF SEALANT IS THE MOST EXCELLENT SEALANT. I WOULD PAY GOOD $$$ TO HIRE A DUMP TRUCK TO LEAVE 10 cu. yds. of fresh chicken poop at their office
Not worth it at all
So these are over priced pieces of shit. Lol.
yes they are thank you.?
Poor review.
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