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Harrison 12-02-2014 10:21 PM

Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
I just bought a 1984 long wheelbase crew cab dually with, what I believe is, a Pape Enterprises small "sleeper" type topper. It' extends only a few feet behind the cab. It looks like those I used to see on drag car hauler rigs back in the '80's (usually accompanied by an aluminum "wing" on the cab)

Does anyone have any info on these? I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it or not but I can't find much about these online.

Thanks, Jim

62 Longbed 12-03-2014 01:29 AM

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I've got one also .. Company went out of Business a few years ago .. Picked it up from a board member on here Corts60 .. I was gonna get a dually and put it on .. Right now It just sits , but still not able to decide what to do with it ..

I posted a picture of it before I got it .. Still mounted on Corts60's truck in photo :metal:..

mattybilt79 12-03-2014 03:18 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
Also referred to as a 1/4 shell, cowboy camper, etc. There are many different styles my 85 dually had one on it too but had to take it off because the 5th wheel didn't clear. If you look at the dually pic thread there are a bunch of them with different styles.

Cranetf 05-15-2016 04:42 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
Hi I'm looking for one of these Pepe sleeper cabs for my 80s crew cab Dually.
Thanks

Fatboy26 01-07-2018 06:42 AM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
I've been looking high and low for a cowboy sleeper for my 89 Chevy c30. I would like a flattop like the old crew cab dually,s Please let me know what you have. Please text me at 18647062557

Fatboy26 01-07-2018 06:44 AM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
If you still have it I would be interested in buying it

62 Longbed 01-10-2018 09:57 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
sorry sold ...

partsman540 02-26-2019 05:04 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
Trying to find a camper shell like this. Does anyone have one? Specially that fits an 1988 R30 crew cab Dually? Thanks

kipps 02-28-2019 11:16 AM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
How is this topper used? I don't see any way of accessing the inside. Is it just for looks?

dieseldawg142 02-28-2019 12:46 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
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Originally Posted by kipps (Post 8476480)
How is this topper used? I don't see any way of accessing the inside. Is it just for looks?

my friend had one, you take out the rear window and a boot seals it to the cab

dieseldawg142 02-28-2019 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by partsman540 (Post 8475241)
Trying to find a camper shell like this. Does anyone have one? Specially that fits an 1988 R30 crew cab Dually? Thanks

try these guys

https://www.cowtownsleepers.com/

44th Miss Inf 02-28-2019 06:10 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
I think I still have one or two stored at my brother's place., will try to remember to check next time I go over there

mrtoni 03-01-2019 09:45 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
Here
https://reno.craigslist.org/pts/d/re...831392065.html

partsman540 03-03-2019 03:04 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
Thanks, please contact me if you do come across one.

mrtoni 11-05-2019 03:04 PM

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I got this make offer

nekkidhillbilly 11-06-2019 06:57 PM

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how do you actually use these things i dont think they are big enough to actually sleep in

mrtoni 11-06-2019 07:00 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
I agree. They still make them and have air mattresses too. I guess you climb thru back window and sleep fetal position because bed wouldn’t be wide enough to stretch out

nekkidhillbilly 11-06-2019 07:06 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
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Originally Posted by mrtoni (Post 8622727)
I agree. They still make them and have air mattresses too. I guess you climb thru back window and sleep fetal position because bed wouldn’t be wide enough to stretch out

def no truckstop loving going on in that thing

Ford Assassin 12-11-2020 09:01 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
Another run at the top....

I would love to see some interior pics of one of these. Entertaining the idea of finding one for my Cali to Tennessee move next year....

Corts60 12-12-2020 06:05 PM

Re: Pape Enterprises Small "Sleeper" Topper?
 
That SWB with the topper is my old truck. The back window of the truck is completely removed and there is a huge rubber gasket between the topper and the cab to seal it. Then regular door jamb rubber is placed over where the back window would've sat. This topper basically just acts as a storage area for the interior.

Just FYI, my truck had that topper on there for about 25 years and the seal eventually trapped water and rotted out the sheet metal around the cab back window. My advice would be to remove it annually and inspect for corrosion/rust.


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