being really tired of trying to clean all the mess out of the inside after riding I decided to look into cab enclosures.Did tons of research on all the different flavors out there with none of them really appealing to me>Yesterday I finally resigned that I was going to spent the big money on the Polaris enclosure which was in stock at one of my local dealers.After getting home I accidentally discovered CEC enclosures and my wife was also impressed with it,after watching many videos and reading posts on here with no real negatives gave them a call,asked a few questions and ordered it for my 16 S900 which they happen to have in stock.Within 10 minutes of my call Joe [owner] texted me my tracking and a link to an easy install video,so far dealing with them has been effortless and I am very excited to get the enclosure and go ride!!
jeffawats
CEC Cab Enclosure
I just installed a CEC enclosure on my 2018 RT and it is awesome!!! I don't do face book and found these guys buy accident after stumbling across a video of this enclosure on a trailer at speed. I got the upper doors and rear all in one kit for the best fit as it all ties together very well...
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that was one of the posts I read that helped me make my decision.Tracking shows it will be here tomorrow
It's well worth the extra $$ to get the OEM upper doors, fit and finish as well as function is much better. Having to zip/unzip every you get in or out is a PITA. Over time the zippers wear out.
CEC Enclosures are well worth it.His shop is about 30 miles from me. He did an enclosure for my buddy's Ranger crew that he was very happy with. I've never heard of anyone wearing the zippers out. Hard to beat for the price.
I couldbt see the factory doors sealing out the weather better than the CEC design not to mention his price point is way better
I've had both type of enclosures. My zip up style was an A2Z enclosure, basically the same thing. Getting in and out is a PITA. The mud/dirt takes its toll on the zippers and yes they will wear out over time with constant use. I know a lot of people with them and they like them so I'm not knocking them but just giving you first hand experience. Well made and seal good but are a PITA to use.
I keep the enclosure on year around and the OEM works better for me.
I keep the enclosure on year around and the OEM works better for me.
Jeff, no problem. I check new post and happen to see yours. Thought I could help by sharing my experience so far.
Everyone will have a preference on design for different reasons. I started out against having zippers myself. My brother has a custom built metal framed upper door from company in Canada. Covered in same type of material with lot of velcro that he must remove for open trailering or he installs a cover on his rig made for trailering. Time consuming. He also takes the upper door windows off and keeps them in bags ready to install as needed. Will last for years, but he has added additional material around the top and leading edge to make it close off more of the gaps that never seem to be closed off enough in winter for dry powder snow that gets in. He has . It works hours of additional modifications to meet his standards.
I had a few concerns about the zipper at first. I didn't know if it would last or if I even liked it's design. I didn't like drilling holes in new plastic for install of snaps, but it's no big deal. However, those snaps are the only downside. I have had a few pull out of the doors and have yet to fix them, just screw them back in. They will be riveted on before long with some washers on the back side. It's the last thing on my maintenance list before weather is warm enough to start taking snaps off and rolling windows back. It's nice to forget enclosure is even on with windows rolled back and ready for weather at any time. All summer I got caught in rain or just a cold night ride back to camp and it only took seconds to zip windows and go even without using the snaps!
I wanted my enclosure to be easy and require very little upkeep for daily use. The final selling point for me was being able to trailer over 1,000 miles nearly none stop one way at highway speeds on open trailer without removing anything. No additional work every time I loaded or unloaded it. The flopping door top frame design would not have made even a short 100 mile trip without being destroyed IMO. If you have enclosed trailer that will play into anyone's decision and make that a non issue.
The zipper concern is not so bad. It needs some dry lube after washing, but never been an issue when dirty. I don't mud bog my rig. They might be problematic in mud. If they wear out it's something that can be replaced. Just think about your trailering. No matter what enclosure you decide on, know that none of them are perfect. Let your wallet be your guide my friend.
Everyone will have a preference on design for different reasons. I started out against having zippers myself. My brother has a custom built metal framed upper door from company in Canada. Covered in same type of material with lot of velcro that he must remove for open trailering or he installs a cover on his rig made for trailering. Time consuming. He also takes the upper door windows off and keeps them in bags ready to install as needed. Will last for years, but he has added additional material around the top and leading edge to make it close off more of the gaps that never seem to be closed off enough in winter for dry powder snow that gets in. He has . It works hours of additional modifications to meet his standards.
I had a few concerns about the zipper at first. I didn't know if it would last or if I even liked it's design. I didn't like drilling holes in new plastic for install of snaps, but it's no big deal. However, those snaps are the only downside. I have had a few pull out of the doors and have yet to fix them, just screw them back in. They will be riveted on before long with some washers on the back side. It's the last thing on my maintenance list before weather is warm enough to start taking snaps off and rolling windows back. It's nice to forget enclosure is even on with windows rolled back and ready for weather at any time. All summer I got caught in rain or just a cold night ride back to camp and it only took seconds to zip windows and go even without using the snaps!
I wanted my enclosure to be easy and require very little upkeep for daily use. The final selling point for me was being able to trailer over 1,000 miles nearly none stop one way at highway speeds on open trailer without removing anything. No additional work every time I loaded or unloaded it. The flopping door top frame design would not have made even a short 100 mile trip without being destroyed IMO. If you have enclosed trailer that will play into anyone's decision and make that a non issue.
The zipper concern is not so bad. It needs some dry lube after washing, but never been an issue when dirty. I don't mud bog my rig. They might be problematic in mud. If they wear out it's something that can be replaced. Just think about your trailering. No matter what enclosure you decide on, know that none of them are perfect. Let your wallet be your guide my friend.
The Polaris OEM doors are designed for trailering. They have Velcro straps on the top to lock them in place while traveling. Only takes a few seconds to secure them for towing. I've towed them 1000s of miles.
got the enclosure yesterday and very pleased with the quality,fits very well.only a few things I would change such the rear window tucks down behind the seats I will probably attach it in the bed and could use a few more snaps in some locations but overall very nice....now to find a heater
First ride review/thoughts........trailered yesterday about 1 1/2 hours to Snowshoe Pa. for some fun.The enclosure did great keeping the cab clean and dry except down in the corners by the windshield because the cutout areas were not cut long enough that I could pull the enclosure all the way down to cover.I suspect a call to CEC he will probably have me send it back for a slight modification.I did find that unzipping to do anything does get to be a PITA bit on the upside zippers worked flawlessly in high teens/low tows temps.The enclosure could use a couple more snaps at certain areas and I do npt like the rear window fastening down behind the rear seats instead of in the bed. Overall great product,great quality and nice to not have a big mess in the cab and keep the wind off.The biggest downfall is having to unzip the windows to get in/out.
So for the 900 the rear panel snaps inside the cab, behind the seats vs in the bed of a XP?
Do you think the finger front would seal a little better in the front corners?
The big question, knowing what you do now with the zippers to get in & out, would you buy the CEC again or buy the Polaris factory upper doors?
Do you think the finger front would seal a little better in the front corners?
The big question, knowing what you do now with the zippers to get in & out, would you buy the CEC again or buy the Polaris factory upper doors?
That is correct it is not like the XP which goes down in the bed not behind the seats
I would have to spend some time using the factory Polaris doors for I can honestly answer that question about buying CEC again
I would have to spend some time using the factory Polaris doors for I can honestly answer that question about buying CEC again
I better clarify I am not saying CEC is a bad product I just don't know that I'm going to be into unzipping the window every time I want to get in or out
I just installed a CEC Enclosure on my 2019 900 ESP TRAIL along with a Inferno Heater CEC Enclosures sells. The kit delivery came quick and was fairly easy to install. I like that the windows are zippered in that they roll back and away and snap with snaps. I can travel with the windows rolled and snapped but still have them onboard incase of foul weather. I installed the side enclosures as a permanent fit.
I researched for six months looking at enclosures and decided on CEC Enclosures because of the ease of fit; price and company support. Joe, the owner, dealt with me personally via phone and did what he said he would do... You can't get any better than that!
I researched for six months looking at enclosures and decided on CEC Enclosures because of the ease of fit; price and company support. Joe, the owner, dealt with me personally via phone and did what he said he would do... You can't get any better than that!
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Joe did me right. And it is good to roll windows back having them ready when needed. So really, you don't have to use the zippers all the time. Just as needed.....
Joe did me right. And it is good to roll windows back having them ready when needed. So really, you don't have to use the zippers all the time. Just as needed.....
I no longer have my side mirrors. The zippers were frozen this morning so in light of that issue I would oprt for the Polaris or Spike brand side windows that you dont have to unzip to get in and out
Didn't think about ice. Having some freezing rain myself, ice storm. Can't open my truck door either. Some tapping on zipper got me in RZR easier than truck though. 4 gallons of warm water and truck door open. I guess it's like anything, trade off at times.
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