Rockcrawlindude
a rock crawlin’ dude
That looks great. The lines on that ARE Z look better than my lower end model for sure.
Ram Heavy Duty Forum
Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
2019 Truck cap/topper/camper shell thread
- Thread starter IronByron
- Start date
sshafer
New Member
How many options are there out there for the soft topper? I have looked through this thread and seen a few, I am on the fence right now on one. I currently have a quad fold tonneau cover that I do not like, but not sure that I want to spend the money for a hard topper just yet, as well I am not sure if our bikes would fit under the hard topper. It snows quite a bit here, has anyone had issues with the soft topper with a good bit of snow. Post some pics please of your soft toppers if you don't mind.
Aaandroger
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 155
- Reaction score
- 279
- Points
- 63
Bestop. It only comes in black.
LateToTheParty
Didn't want to come
Three that I've seen. Softopper (now owned by Bestop), Bestop and Fas-top.
sshafer
New Member
Can you get sides that also have window with that one, or just solid?
Been like 3 years now
Rockcrawlindude
a rock crawlin’ dude
Haven’t thought about this thread in a while. I couldn’t imagine life without my topper now that I’ve had one for a while.
LateToTheParty
Didn't want to come
That is correct, the acquisition was in 2019, but I figured since they'd been a completely different supplier for almost 20 years prior to that, anyone who wasn't aware of it may want to know.
sshafer
New Member
I love the look of the RSI, but it is pricey and I'm not completely sure I want to go the hard top route just yet.
I have seen one of these in person and would do this over a softopper if that was the kind of topper I was interested in.
getflated.com
AIR-TOPPER
Discover FLATED's Air-Topper collection – the original inflatable truck toppers. Lightweight, durable, and easy to install, with full-time utility at highway speeds. Use our year, make, and model fitment search to find the perfect topper for your truck. Shop now for innovative truck solutions!
getflated.com
I have seen one of these in person and would do this over a softopper if that was the kind of topper I was interested in.
AIR-TOPPER
Discover FLATED's Air-Topper collection – the original inflatable truck toppers. Lightweight, durable, and easy to install, with full-time utility at highway speeds. Use our year, make, and model fitment search to find the perfect topper for your truck. Shop now for innovative truck solutions!
Wow, I don't think I'd use that if they paid me $1600 for it.
sshafer
New Member
Interesting, I have never seen anything like that before.I have seen one of these in person and would do this over a softopper if that was the kind of topper I was interested in.
AIR-TOPPER
Discover FLATED's Air-Topper collection – the original inflatable truck toppers. Lightweight, durable, and easy to install, with full-time utility at highway speeds. Use our year, make, and model fitment search to find the perfect topper for your truck. Shop now for innovative truck solutions!
Aaandroger
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 155
- Reaction score
- 279
- Points
- 63
Only solid on the new version. You can find the old version out there with the side windows though. Not sure if I would go the route though. To echo some of the comments, and while the soft topper serves it's purpose; if I had to do it again, I would apply the ~$1K towards a RSI smart cap, and not get the soft topper
it is actually pretty cool. It is rock hard when pumped up. similar to how the inflatable paddle boards are. I have seen few running around here and they actually look kind of cool in person. That said I would never go back to a soft style topper again but we all have different needs and tastes.
I'd like to see it in person, because the photos look insane.
I am torn on my soft topper. I love the functionality, but also hate the looks. I'd go full shell, but removal is a concern, yet I've never taken my soft topper down for any real reason that windows couldn't solve.
This doesn't answer your question, but I wanted to mention that I just got a hard topper and my 26" mountain bikes stand up in there. You have to lean them to get them through the back opening but once it clears that, they stand up.
Would you recommend the softopper for a cross country trip with dogs in the back? It will be all southern states but the temps at night can still dip down low in the colder months. Mostly concerned about the tarps ability to provide a good seal against the wind.
Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
Aaandroger
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 155
- Reaction score
- 279
- Points
- 63
It kept all of our stuff dry and contained on our trips. Also, I don't think their is any issue with wind--the topper doesn't really move while driving, and dust doesn't get in.
I think that would be half my concern with your dogs. It's black and gets really hot under there, even after driving. There is no air flow unless you remove the side panels, which would obviously increase wind hitting the dogs.
Now, that is the bestop. There is a kit for the softopper that aligns with the back window of your truck. You could plumb cool air or heat this way while also protecting the dogs from the elements.
Hope that helps!