If you are living in Mississippi and you are looking for a top for a 1987 camper Ford Ranger top, you might look at local dealers or you might look online for further assistance.
Although you have more choices online because you can look into different manufacturers and in different states, you will have a bigger selection to choose the top from.
The same thing holds true if you are looking for top and live in Minnesota, if you have an older Ford truck, say a 1988, you can look anywhere if you cannot find one around your area. The tops are fiberglass, aluminum and canvas if you want a soft top. The personal choice for me would be the fiberglass top. It is durable, yet holds its shine and holds up to most conditions. Back in time, the only type of material that tops where constructed of was aluminum and they did last for a long time, but they also were prone to damage.
Where aluminum will dent easily, fiberglass might crack if abused. You need to determine which type of material you want and then look around at the different styles and colors available for sale. You might even find out that you can afford a topper without spending much money. It is always nice to find a great deal when looking for a topper.
The camper Ford Ranger top will look great on any year truck you have. Think about the advantages you have when you add a topper and the sporty look you will add the truck. Look around the internet and comparison shop in comfort instead of running around to dealers looking for the right top. You will not be sorry, when you use all your resources to find the perfect camper top.