What are the benefits of having a truck cap for your Toyota Tacoma? Do you have one? I’d love to hear your thoughts about it
I’m thinking about getting a truck cap but need some advice on the pros and cons of different types. I’m currently in California but grew up in Colorado and Montana, so I need something that can handle wet winter conditions. I spend a lot of time in the mountains and will be traveling between Colorado and California a lot over the next couple of years while my girlfriend finishes grad school here. I’m looking for something durable since I might move somewhere snowy afterward. Security is a big deal too, as I’ll probably have valuables in the bed. What are your opinions?
I have a Softopper and love it. It’s lightweight, looks good, and is affordable. It keeps rain and prying eyes away from whatever I toss in the back. Plus, it’s easy to retract when I need more height and looks super cool in safari mode
I’ve heard great things about the Gen2.5, but I’ve seen a lot of soft toppers flapping in the wind on the freeway, which has made me hesitant to get one
I agree with that. I love being able to fold it back for bikes or when I help someone move since I have a truck The only alternatives I’d consider are a camper like GoFast or something more upscale like a 4wheel camper
I had a Leer on my old Chevy for years, and it worked great. The only issue was replacing the pistons on the rear window after over a decade. Now I have a Softopper for my Tacoma, which gives me flexibility. I thought about getting a fiberglass cap with a lift system, but the Softopper fits my current needs well
I have a GFC Topper on my 2018 Offroad. What convinced me was the locking side panels and 360-degree access. The white roof panel and their demo showing its strength with a truckload on top also sold me. My only complaints are the locks can stick sometimes, but a quick spray with WD-40 fixes that. The price and wait times can be rough, but the quality and customer support make it worth it.
Oh, I remembered a couple more minor issues: the t-slotted rail system is non-standard, but GFC sells mounting hardware. Also, it doesn’t come with cross-members for mounting stuff to the roof, which surprised me. I thought they came standard, but I was mistaken. I’m trying to figure out how to make my own instead of paying over $300 for GFC’s version.
One personal gripe is that GFC found a height that makes it hard for my roof rack to line up. If it was just an inch taller or shorter, it would have worked better. I end up with this awkward step down across the truck, which is a bit annoying, but it’s not enough to make me regret my choice. Just wanted to share that
The only alternatives I’d consider are a camper like GoFast or something more upscale like a 4wheel camper