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Same and I have a cross tether to chain them in the back so I can open the back and sides when the weather is nice. The ole lady is definitely happier not having to vacuum the car every other weekend haha

I have 2 150lb great pyrenees and 2 kids, they don't all fit in the back seat. GP's shed a lot and my male gets slobber on everything. I can't wait for my soft topper.

Let me clarify. All of my windows were not installed. Besttop has windows that come out on both sides and back.

Also very convenient if you have and use a 5th wheel hitch or goose neck as much as I do

The front window is nearly identical to the rear and it appears to be pretty weather tight so far. I've done a fair amount of highway driving and it is very solid with no flapping or other noise.

I just tried to tighten it to the point where everything felt snug. I can see how over tightening it could cause problems. Also be sure that everything is centered on the top of the bed rail and track. They may bow a little but that rail is rated by Toyota to 200+ pounds.

@@TrailPass Thanks. I did notice the side rail bow up a little and I also noticed the Softopper rail tilt a little inward once the canvas was attached. Theres a lot of torque going on with this setup. So far I'm liking it. I may back off on the clamp bolts a bit just to make sure there's not too much upward force.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Depending on your summer weather it could get pretty warm. The sides roll up into a safari-style top and I see many people riding with their dogs like that to give them shade. Softopper also offers a mesh screen to replace the rear window to add ventilation.

@@TrailPass I live in Georgia so it gets pretty muggy and hot in the summer. do you think the lighter colored tops, like the tan one may not get as hot

@@kerem7546 i think a tan or light grey with the mesh back would be good!

Would like to know this as well

From what I can see, it looks like it would come in contact with the front tire, maybe a short bed truck has a different frame segment for the topper. I would think you could pivot it backward, under the swing arm of the bike for transporting it with a bike in the bed.

I think you'll be very happy with one!

Are all the mounts universal?

The mounts are similar for all. They use similar clamps to any other camper shell

I ended up selling the truck. It was great while I had it and I would definitely buy another one.

The material is very similar to a jeep top. I don't know for certain, but I think it would start to get mildew after staying wet for extended periods of time. The storage bag is really great, but it's not water tight.

I was just planning on looking around to pass some time and I saw this dark grey Sport 4door with four wheel drive that was fully loaded and they had it sixty-eight-hundred dollars below the MSRP and had to get it. They have somewhere around 1,000 automobiles on the lot. I think all Tacomas were at least $,4,500 below the MSRP. They sell 400 new vehicles a week and 200 used vehicles a week. The one I got was just delivered and was not on the web-site yet. If your looking for a Tacoma get on Beaver Toyota in Saint Augustine Florida web-site and you may find an 6,7or 800 mile trip worth it to get a truck over $6,000 below the MSRP. At 400 new vehicles sold a week they deal in bulk and not in each price where you have to negotiate. The price is right there on the vehicle window sticker and the MSRP is as well. The web-site has a lot of the vehicles with the prices and a bunch of photos of each one. So now I have a 2018 Tacoma and 4Runner. The Off Road was nice but the Sport rides SO MUCH better. I have an off road premium 4Runner and Sport Tacoma.

Lock it to the truck somehow

This!

I actually sold it with my truck about a year ago, but it held up great in the time that I had it.

Yes, each side rolls up independently. You could run with the front and back up or all 4 sides up.

Not really, it's very similar to a jeep soft top. The zippers are only covered by a small velcro flap.

@@TrailPass that’s a big negative then

Well, camping wise, wouldn't be so paranoid of bigfoot stealing your silverware out in the woods

All the windows are able to be rolled up 👍

@@TrailPass now to convince the wife. She hates the way the hard tops look maybe this will change her view.

@@TrailPass we got alot of ice and snow (last time was 1998) did it hold up to the ice?

Thanks! I think it would work great for that. I can sleep in mine, being a 6' bed pretty easily. It seems very water tight when you put it on, but all toppers that I have seen leak a little, even the hard toppers.

Very little dust from the softopper. There are a few holes in the bed from the factory that can let in water and debris. Some people seal those with silicone or rubber molding.

@@TrailPass Thanks for the reply!

Sure can, just release the velcro and drop the tail gate.

Cool. And if you don’t add the Velcro?? So your tailgate won’t have the strips stuck to it

@@ksbdvm8492 the topper may fit slightly looser. The velcro just helps keep the flap down and everything more weather tight.

At this time we were going to Virginia Tech. I'm from the Shenandoah Valley.

@@TrailPass cool. I'm in Northern Virginia.

I heard that recently!

They may be now, but they didn't used to be. Several years ago the softopper was far superior in build quality and fit.

Honestly the install isn't bad at all, could easily be done in a few hours.

@@TrailPass I probably don't have the tools and I know I don't have the patience.

Wheres the location brother? Interested

Beaver Toyota in Saint Augustine Florida. Check their web-site as well.

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