Soft topper shell opinions

[Gunner]

I have a 2017 Tacoma, and I'm kicking around the idea of getting a soft topper shell. I've always had tonneau cover but I like the idea of having a shell.

What brand do/ did you have? Was it worth the investment? Did you like it in general?

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[hurley842002]

I don't have any experience, but I'm still kicking myself for trading in the Tacoma for an SUV, when I could have just gone the soft topper route for additional cargo space.

[StagLefty]

When I bought my 2001 Ford Ranger I had the dealer put on a Jason top. Glad I did it and would recommend it.
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Just noticed you said soft topper-all I read was topper [Beer]

[roberth]

I talked to a guy who has had one of these for three years now - http://www.softopper.com/. He lives in the mountains and hasn't had any problems with large snowfall on the topper, he is very pleased with it.

[D_F]

I’ve had a softopper on my Tacoma since 2011. Really like it. Folds down in the front of the bed in about 30 seconds if I need to haul something oversized comes completely off in a few min if needed. Made in COif you can say that about boulder? In my opinion the window is the weak link, I’ve replaced that once, but it only cost $80. And it just zips in.

[Mr Spooky]

This makes me want a Tacoma with the softopper. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/over-canopy-modular-bed-rack-intrest.483934/

[husky390]

I had a Softopper on my 01 Tacoma and really liked it. Easy to deploy or remove from the bed and worked very well. I'd get another one if I ever get another truck.
My only complaint was you had to put adhesive Velcro strips on the tailgate for the back to seal. Hopefully they've changed that design.


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[Jimmy]

My only complaint was you had to put adhesive Velcro strips on the tailgate for the back to seal. Hopefully they've changed that design.

Another satisfied Tacoma Softopper owner here. On that design point, since the Tacoma tailgates have a reputation for being week, I added a steel reinforcement with a wrap around/over the top feature. Since it's steel/magnetic, I added a hook-n-loop/Velcro strip backed by a magnet strip of the same width to the topper and attach that way. Can't take credit for this; found it on Tacoma World (excellent resource).

[Hummer]

Not intended as a buzz kill because a soft topper appears to be a handy and economical cover, but I like the security of a lockable fiberglass topper. It will last longer, retain value, and better protect from the elements and casual shoppers.

[Gunner]

Not intended as a buzz kill because a soft topper appears to be a handy and economical cover, but I like the security of a lockable fiberglass topper. It will last longer, retain value, and better protect from the elements and casual shoppers.I understand that, however if I went that route I would have an SUV. I like the idea of being able to sleep in it fit more stuff etc. Security isn't my intention I wouldn't keep anything valuable in there unattended

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[The Norseman]

Had a soft topper on a crew cab Silverado. I bought it because it was US made, Best Top is off shore. I liked the versatility. Roll up the sides, or fold it down, button it all the way up, whatever. Also, doesn't weigh a hundred pounds...Security? That fiberglass top is no less secure to someone with intent. It just keeps the honest ones honest. You can even sleep in the back, did so on a few road trips. Sold the truck with the top but would easily go that route again. +1 for Soft Topper.


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[hurley842002]

The plan is to give the Xterra to my wife when I pay it off and buy a Frontier, this thread is making that idea sound even better.

[ray1970]

The plan is to give the Xterra to my wife when I pay it off and buy a Frontier, this thread is making that idea sound even better.

I had a Frontier. It got horrible gas mileage for a V-6 with a stick shift. Never got better than 18 and usually closer to 15 around town.

[hurley842002]

I had a Frontier. It got horrible gas mileage for a V-6 with a stick shift. Never got better than 18 and usually closer to 15 around town.What year? The generation I'll be interested in is the exact drivetrain as my Xterra, and it will do 23 on the highway, usually 18 or 19 mixed on summer gas (winter is closer to 16).

[ray1970]

Mine was older. Can’t remember what year. It was a good truck. Had some sort of factory off road package. It was the four door with the short bed so the weight distribution was pretty even on both axles and it handled slippery stuff very well. The gas mileage was my only complaint. My full size Dodge crew cab with the hemi gets better gas mileage than that little Nissan did.