ThumperX
Well-known member
Sorry, I missed the whole "cut the roof" correlation when you said pop top. I was thinking of a pop up tent or something. I can't imagine buying/cutting a roof on a 7.3 Excursion and installing a permanent custom pop up would be anything close or under $20k. If that's the case, I'm changing my vote to a longbed pickup with a used bed length pop up camper to retain access to the hitch without having a funky extension.
Did I miss what you will be towing and how often as well?
We do Marine salvage and fabrication, it's not unusual to be dragging 7500-12,000lbs up the hill.
We also like to take extended trips into the desert and Mexico with a couple dirt bikes and a boat. 2 Betas and a Grady White.