Cap, Tonneau, or Naked

sleepdr · 07-21-2009, 07:05 AM

I've had my '09 for 2 weeks now, and just got an Undercover last week.

I like it for its ability to be a locking pseudo-trunk with reasonable weather resistance. When needed, though, it's easily removable to get full bed access.

Goblin · 07-21-2009, 07:50 AM

You know I voted for the soft Tonneau as I added a Trifecta the week I purchased the truck. I've had at least 10 trucks and have had every kind of tonneau made; soft, hard, and roll ups. I have to say I like the roll up the best for being versatile but loved the look of the fiberglass. I went with the Trifecta for ease of use and it was everything I wanted in a tonneau. Recently I've been rolling NAKED as I keep loading up the truck. So after 3 weeks I've decided I no longer want to roll with a tonneau. Even with the incredible ease of the Trifecta I've gotten tired of removing it and then having to stack it with the other stuff I'm carrying. Plus now that I have a box up by the cab I miss the roll type as the Trifecta blocks the lid from opening. Anyhow, I'm tired of investing money in these things and have decided since 90% of my driving is in the city and I'm not reaping the benefit of fuel savings; I'll just drive NAKED.

Sg5845 · 07-21-2009, 07:55 AM

I have a hard cover tri-fold. I routinely have several thousand $$ worth of baseball gear in the back so I was hesitant to get a soft cover that could be slashed. The really nice roll tops were too expensive for me plus I like the fact that I can remove the cover in minutes to have full access.

MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL A LOCKING TAILGATE SWITCH! I got one installed for about $100 that connects to my central locking so when I lock the truck, it locks the tailgate.

spaghettiedy · 07-21-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyLouder

im thinking about selling my tonneau tri-fold hard cover and buying a BestTop SuperTop...... has anyone heard of anything bad about the soft caps.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by DdayIsNear

there is one guy here who has one..he loves it.

It's Dark Knight that owns one. He has some pics in his gallery, DK Gallery

WW_FIREFIGHTER · 07-21-2009, 12:02 PM

I just installed my bestop supertop soft cap last week and I love it!!! It is actually a lot more sturdier then I thought it would be. Looks great too!!

I also have an extang tuff tonneou cover that I took off before I put on the supertop.

DdayIsNear · 07-21-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_FIREFIGHTER

I just installed my bestop supertop soft cap last week and I love it!!! It is actually a lot more sturdier then I thought it would be. Looks great too!!

I also have an extang tuff tonneou cover that I took off before I put on the supertop.

do you use it on the highways? is it watertight? how fast do you/have you gone with it on?

WW_FIREFIGHTER · 07-21-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DdayIsNear

do you use it on the highways? is it watertight? how fast do you/have you gone with it on?

Well I actually went about 130 miles going around 80-85mph on it one-way and it held up great! I mean the windows are soft plastic so the wind moved them around a bit but nothing unusual. There is also 3 different tension settings so you can mess with that too. Then I drove another 130 miles to make it back home and same thing, held up great!

edwinalink · 07-21-2009, 12:43 PM

whats funny to me is... that is half of my car... right there... and people are like "does it work! oh noes!"

truth be told. its a tent. strapped to your ass. and its gonna hurt your mileage.(a bit)

just be glad you drive a truck with some aerodynamics. not a brick like my jeep.

brick+tent strapped to ass=low teens.

flatlander · 07-21-2009, 12:51 PM

Over the years, I have had a cap, a fiberglass tonneau and now an undercover. I liked them all, it all really boils down to what you are into at the time of purchase.

Y0TA · 07-21-2009, 01:13 PM

I have the Undercover and love it. Alot cheaper than others too.

DdayIsNear · 07-21-2009, 01:53 PM

whats an undercover?

db67fm · 07-21-2009, 03:29 PM

I bought this SnugTop from bajamoon a few weeks ago. I am pretty happy how it looks.

Panda Jerk · 07-21-2009, 05:25 PM

i voted hard cap and naked..... i hate tonneau covers they seem pointless to me

grammy · 07-21-2009, 05:46 PM

Trifecta or Solid fold are the way to go.

DdayIsNear · 07-22-2009, 05:48 AM

Whats an undercover!!!!

flatlander · 07-22-2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DdayIsNear

Whats an undercover!!!!

It is a hard tonneau. It's main thing is it only weighs sixty pounds.

HTH

DdayIsNear · 07-22-2009, 06:07 AM

thanks man...lol..just another name for tonneau

derekabraham · 07-22-2009, 05:11 PM

Naked.

LazyRyan · 07-22-2009, 05:15 PM

naked! with occasional use of a cargo net.

007Tacoma · 08-24-2009, 07:16 AM

Soft Tonneau - Access LE rollup with water seals.

Definitely the best modification I have ever done to my truck. I usually drive with it covering my tool boxes and whatever else I don't want people to see. It keeps everything in the bed very dry. Plus, it rolls out of the way when I need to carry some bikes or furniture or yard stuff or whatever.

View Poll Results: Cap, Tonneau, or Naked
Cap (Hard)	102	18.48%
Cap (Soft)	21	3.80%
Tonneau (Hard)	133	24.09%
Tonneau (Soft)	116	21.01%
Naked	189	34.24%
Other: Please write in	17	3.08%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 552. You may not vote on this poll

07-21-2009, 07:50 AM	#42
Goblin Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009, #16223 Location: VA Gender: Male Posts: 109 09 SR5 TRD OFF ROAD 2009 Double Cab Automatic STOCK TRD OFF ROAD DC Sony Head Unit Kicker Subwoofers Kenwood Amp Trifecta Tonneau Challenger Running Boards In Channel Vent Visors	You know I voted for the soft Tonneau as I added a Trifecta the week I purchased the truck. I've had at least 10 trucks and have had every kind of tonneau made; soft, hard, and roll ups. I have to say I like the roll up the best for being versatile but loved the look of the fiberglass. I went with the Trifecta for ease of use and it was everything I wanted in a tonneau. Recently I've been rolling NAKED as I keep loading up the truck. So after 3 weeks I've decided I no longer want to roll with a tonneau. Even with the incredible ease of the Trifecta I've gotten tired of removing it and then having to stack it with the other stuff I'm carrying. Plus now that I have a box up by the cab I miss the roll type as the Trifecta blocks the lid from opening. Anyhow, I'm tired of investing money in these things and have decided since 90% of my driving is in the city and I'm not reaping the benefit of fuel savings; I'll just drive NAKED. __________________ 2009 SR5 TRD OFF ROAD BLACK SAND PEARL, Marksman X11 LE 2-Way Remote Start, SONY GDXGT520UI HEAD UNIT, KENWOOD KAC7202, DUAL 10" SUBWOOFER BOX, 2 KICKER 07CVT102 10" SUBWOOFERS, PAC SWI-PS STEERING WHEEL CONTROL, EXTANG TRIFECTA TONNEAU COVER, IRON HORSE CHALLENGER STYLE RUNNING BOARDS, WADE IN CHANNEL VENT VISORS, CUSTOM THIRD BRAKE COVER - READS "GOBLIN", CHROME EXHAUST TIP, TOOLBOX FOR BED OF TRUCK, DIAMOND PLATE BIG BOY NUTS, PRODIGY BRAKE CONTROL, TOW-N-SEE MIRRORS, QUICK LOCK CARGO BAR, DELTA HOPPER 810000, WET OKOLE SEAT COVERS

07-21-2009, 12:02 PM	#45
WW_FIREFIGHTER Lieutenant Dan. Name: Danny Joined: Nov 2008, #10651 Location: Nevada, and no, "NOT" Las Vegas! Gender: Guy Posts: 3,752 06' SW TRD Sport 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Tacoma World July 09' Truck of the Month! =>	I just installed my bestop supertop soft cap last week and I love it!!! It is actually a lot more sturdier then I thought it would be. Looks great too!! I also have an extang tuff tonneou cover that I took off before I put on the supertop. __________________ Sig by *Delmarva* July 09' TOTM

07-21-2009, 12:51 PM	#49
flatlander Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009, #14249 Gender: Male Posts: 125 09 DC-LB 2WD Prerunner V6 Auto 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6	Undercover Over the years, I have had a cap, a fiberglass tonneau and now an undercover. I liked them all, it all really boils down to what you are into at the time of purchase.

07-21-2009, 01:53 PM	#51
DdayIsNear Im an individual like everyone else Name: Crazy Eddie Joined: Jun 2009, #18432 Location: North West Jersey Age: 30 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,344 V6 SR5 TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Manual V6 AVS Window Visor, Factory Tow Package, TACOMAWORLD.COM Sticker, Blue Interior Dome Light Condom, Grillecraft Black MeshGrill, Devil Horns Toyota Logo	whats an undercover? __________________ 2007 Silver Tacoma V6 SR5 TRD<>Manual Trans<>Tow Package<>TACOMA WORLD STICKER<>Blue Dome Light<>Devils Horns Emblem<>Grillecraft Black Mesh Grille<>Summit Racing Bed Mat<> 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650r

07-21-2009, 07:05 AM	#41
sleepdr Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #19114 Location: ID Gender: Male Posts: 6 09 DC TRD OR, Black Sand Pearl 2009 Double Cab Automatic	I've had my '09 for 2 weeks now, and just got an Undercover last week. I like it for its ability to be a locking pseudo-trunk with reasonable weather resistance. When needed, though, it's easily removable to get full bed access.

07-21-2009, 07:55 AM	#43
Sg5845 Member Joined: May 2009, #17176 Location: Atlanta, GA Gender: Male Posts: 30 2008 Tacoma TRD OffRoad Edition 2008 Double Cab Automatic	I have a hard cover tri-fold. I routinely have several thousand $$ worth of baseball gear in the back so I was hesitant to get a soft cover that could be slashed. The really nice roll tops were too expensive for me plus I like the fact that I can remove the cover in minutes to have full access. MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL A LOCKING TAILGATE SWITCH! I got one installed for about $100 that connects to my central locking so when I lock the truck, it locks the tailgate.

07-21-2009, 01:13 PM	#50
Y0TA TW Addict Name: Zac Joined: Jan 2009, #13145 Location: Missoula Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 607 05 BLK TRD Sport 4X4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L 15% tint, debadged, 50s Flowmasters, K&N, Tailgait theft mod, Undercover, Yakima rack Sirius Sat Radio, BHLM, 6000k HIDs, DTRL mod, Metra Ipod adapter, Hella 500 behind black billet grille, OME 885s w/ AAL, Light Racing UCAs, Weathertech liners, Black steelies w/ 285s BFG A/T, Scangauge II, 886 bulbs, Aux. reverse lights, Marathon camo seat covers	I have the Undercover and love it. Alot cheaper than others too.

07-21-2009, 03:29 PM	#52
db67fm lowlife Name: Derek Joined: Mar 2009, #14416 Location: Southern California Gender: Male Posts: 837 06 DC 4x4 TRD Off-Road 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 5100s set at 1.75", Toytec 1.5" AAL, custom On-Board Air & air horn, Custom Mounted Cobra 29 CB Radio & Lil Wil antenna, fog light anytime mod, locker anytime mod, extra d rings in bed, ScanGauge II, Sirius Satelite Radio, Optima Red Top, ooh and an air freshner.	I bought this SnugTop from bajamoon a few weeks ago. I am pretty happy how it looks.

07-21-2009, 05:25 PM	#53
Panda Jerk I rock peas on my head Name: Jake! Joined: Dec 2008, #11614 Location: San Diego Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 3,840 07 Radiant Red TRD PreRunner SR5 Access cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0 Powder coated rims, CB radio, and PA speaker. BFG all-Terrains, and snug top supersport camper shell. blacked out emblems, grill surround and waterfall pioneer AVH3100DVD infinity kappas and alpine amp. bilstein 5100's at 2.5 wet okoles weathertech floor mats and satoshi grill	i voted hard cap and naked..... i hate tonneau covers they seem pointless to me __________________

07-21-2009, 05:46 PM	#54
grammy Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7158 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Gender: Male Posts: 139 4x4 V6 Double Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic	Trifecta or Solid fold are the way to go.

07-22-2009, 05:48 AM	#55
DdayIsNear Im an individual like everyone else Name: Crazy Eddie Joined: Jun 2009, #18432 Location: North West Jersey Age: 30 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,344 V6 SR5 TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Manual V6 AVS Window Visor, Factory Tow Package, TACOMAWORLD.COM Sticker, Blue Interior Dome Light Condom, Grillecraft Black MeshGrill, Devil Horns Toyota Logo	Whats an undercover!!!! __________________ 2007 Silver Tacoma V6 SR5 TRD<>Manual Trans<>Tow Package<>TACOMA WORLD STICKER<>Blue Dome Light<>Devils Horns Emblem<>Grillecraft Black Mesh Grille<>Summit Racing Bed Mat<> 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650r

07-22-2009, 06:07 AM	#57
DdayIsNear Im an individual like everyone else Name: Crazy Eddie Joined: Jun 2009, #18432 Location: North West Jersey Age: 30 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,344 V6 SR5 TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Manual V6 AVS Window Visor, Factory Tow Package, TACOMAWORLD.COM Sticker, Blue Interior Dome Light Condom, Grillecraft Black MeshGrill, Devil Horns Toyota Logo	thanks man...lol..just another name for tonneau __________________ 2007 Silver Tacoma V6 SR5 TRD<>Manual Trans<>Tow Package<>TACOMA WORLD STICKER<>Blue Dome Light<>Devils Horns Emblem<>Grillecraft Black Mesh Grille<>Summit Racing Bed Mat<> 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650r

07-22-2009, 05:15 PM	#59
LazyRyan Wtf am i suppose to type here? Joined: Dec 2007, #4010 Location: Long Beach,CA Gender: Dude Posts: 120 08 DblCab PreRunner V6 TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 BHLM, Black badges, Trex Eyelids, AFE drop in	naked! with occasional use of a cargo net.

08-24-2009, 07:16 AM	#60
007Tacoma I dub thee malicious! Name: Mark the poo flinger Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 28 Gender: Guy Posts: 7,155 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, +6 D-Rings, LED Bed lighting w/ dual switches, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo AVIC-F700BT (hacked OS3.0), Phoenix Gold 500W Amp, Phoenix Gold 6.5" Components, Pioneer 10" Subwoofer, MRMARV built Sub Enclosure, RAAMAudio RAAMmat Sound Deadening, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, BOYO VTL400 Rear Camera, Homemade Bike Rack (3 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade, and a Sportz Truck Tent III for camping.	Soft Tonneau - Access LE rollup with water seals. Definitely the best modification I have ever done to my truck. I usually drive with it covering my tool boxes and whatever else I don't want people to see. It keeps everything in the bed very dry. Plus, it rolls out of the way when I need to carry some bikes or furniture or yard stuff or whatever. __________________ San Antonio October 2009 Wrench Meet... Upcoming TacomaWorld.com TEXAS Region: Texas Offroading Meet, November 20-22, ~~Barnwell Mountain~~ er... Hidden Falls

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