I've always had caps on my truck. I wouldn't be without one. There are times when it's convenient to NOT have the cap on, but overall, the utility of having one outweighs the handful of times when you don't want one. If you have a way of quickly removing it, like a rack or hangers in your garage, removing it easily just adds to the allure. The first ones I had were high rise in the rear, and the currrent one isn't. I find I miss the extra space to get in and out of the rear, but it isn't a huge deal. I've had Leer, and current is ARE. I like the ARE better. Seems better built and lighter. Look to lose about 150-180 lbs off your payload rating for the weight of the cap.