Cap, Tonneau, or Naked

kris77 · 09-28-2009, 04:21 AM

Just got around to installing my Trifecta this weekend. I love it so far. Im going to have to do a little modding on the weather stripping near the cab though. The seal is about 1 inch too long on both sides. Its not letting the corners seal properly.

Had to modify the front clamps too, they didnt fit quite right out of the box. The knob for tightening them hits the bed rails.

Only one complaint, it sits straight on the bed, but it looks weird. the bed rails are a tad wider up front than next to the tailgate. Maybe its just me, but it looks crooked.

007Tacoma · 09-28-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kris77

Only one complaint, it sits straight on the bed, but it looks weird. the bed rails are a tad wider up front than next to the tailgate. Maybe its just me, but it looks crooked.

Its not just you.

T0LLPHR33 · 09-28-2009, 07:38 AM

i've got the snugtop sl with keyless remote entry...lover it...especially during the winter...

kris77 · 09-28-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

Its not just you.

Thats good to know.

RV7Garage · 09-29-2009, 04:58 PM

Box. I just love... box...

t-com09 · 09-29-2009, 04:59 PM

i'm a big fan of the roll up covers

accrete · 10-20-2009, 05:36 PM

my wife and i totally enjoy our A.R.E. walk-in cap on our 2007 TACO. The 'man-door' is great for getting at stuff quickly and for use if we sleep inside the truck bed (utilizing the truck-tent as a changing/living room). And if we go out gold panning with the Aliner trailer, we have the full access door to get at gold panning gear and backpacks.

A.R.E. makes very nice products, highly recommended.

with our homemade privacy shelter if we are just out for a day trip:

or with the truck-tent attached (utilizing the 'man-door' for access):

DdayIsNear · 10-20-2009, 05:40 PM

u guys dont mess around...thats some serious business right there

Quote:

Originally Posted by accrete

my wife and i totally enjoy our A.R.E. walk-in cap on our 2007 TACO. The 'man-door' is great for getting at stuff quickly and for use if we sleep inside the truck bed (utilizing the truck-tent as a changing/living room). And if we go out gold panning with the Aliner trailer, we have the full access door to get at gold panning gear and backpacks.

A.R.E. makes very nice products, highly recommended.

with our homemade privacy shelter if we are just out for a day trip:

or with the truck-tent attached (utilizing the 'man-door' for access):

Razorecko · 10-20-2009, 06:12 PM

i vote undercover. I'll be driving in the chicago winters and I dont want to worry about cleaning the 'snow' out of folding covers folds or scratching it etc. Def. have to worry about theft here so the security is covered. And if i need it off it'll take 2x people 5 min or me 10min

accrete · 10-20-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DdayIsNear

u guys dont mess around...thats some serious business right there

THX! : )

. . . the rig is quite versitile. and the silly red privacy curtain allows us to get in and out of our chest waders from panning in the river or give some privacy to the port-a-poty thingy we have (just a toilet seat on one of our 5 gallon buckets we use for classifying our concentrates looking for gold).

add to that our Aliner EASE, and we have nearly every combo to adventure for what we like to do!

happy trails,
thom

tarandus · 10-21-2009, 09:21 AM

I've had a hard top on every truck I've owned. Best for dogs, can get a deer or elk inside, transport my wife's artwork safely etc. But, I don't haul motorcycles or ATV (use a trailer) so depends on what you want to use it for, as always...

thedude5108 · 10-21-2009, 09:35 AM

Are there are any caps on the market that can accomodate an ATV or motorcycle? I think I'm s.o.l. Probably get the backflip so I can have lockablity and then fold it up for the quad. Or get the Roll n Lock if I can afford it.

DdayIsNear · 10-21-2009, 12:54 PM

i need a way to tow my mtorcycle as well, looking into a trailer, because def cannot load a bike up into the bed by myself

jlvhrse · 10-22-2009, 04:17 PM

Naked is always best.

...well maybe not always....

Danosabre · 10-24-2009, 08:05 PM

Although nekkid is best, I just got an Extang trifold. I like it a lot.

DdayIsNear · 10-24-2009, 08:49 PM

pics when up please

fibertop · 10-25-2009, 06:06 AM

I recently bought a Leer 700 hardcover. I bought it because it adds to the height of the box and really beefs up the look of the truck. That was always my problem with the DC tacos. The box looks too small and not in proportion with the rest of the truck. Adding the hardcover corrected that issue for me. It remains to be seen how I like the restriction in load carrying ability. I haven't had the pleasure of having to remove it yet.

RX2RIDE · 10-25-2009, 10:18 AM

I have a 09 access cab and am looking for a Canopy. Do I need to remove the plastic bed caps before it is installed?

fibertop · 10-25-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RX2RIDE

I have a 09 access cab and am looking for a Canopy. Do I need to remove the plastic bed caps before it is installed?

I had to lose the sliding tiedowns on mine but everthing else stays. The existing track is ulilized for the hold down clamps,

altarossco · 10-26-2009, 05:27 PM

Bakflip G2

View Poll Results: Cap, Tonneau, or Naked
Cap (Hard)	241	21.95%
Cap (Soft)	47	4.28%
Tonneau (Hard)	236	21.49%
Tonneau (Soft)	232	21.13%
Naked	366	33.33%
Other: Please write in	25	2.28%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 1098. You may not vote on this poll

09-28-2009, 04:21 AM	#101
kris77 Born in the Backwoods Joined: May 2008, #6480 Location: West Virginia Gender: Male Posts: 624 08 DC TRD Sport Speedway Blue 2008 Double Cab Manual V6 In channel Vent Visors, AVS Bug Shield, Hankook Dynapro RF10 265/70/17	Just got around to installing my Trifecta this weekend. I love it so far. Im going to have to do a little modding on the weather stripping near the cab though. The seal is about 1 inch too long on both sides. Its not letting the corners seal properly. Had to modify the front clamps too, they didnt fit quite right out of the box. The knob for tightening them hits the bed rails. Only one complaint, it sits straight on the bed, but it looks weird. the bed rails are a tad wider up front than next to the tailgate. Maybe its just me, but it looks crooked. __________________ Lets Go Mountaineers...

09-28-2009, 07:38 AM	#103
T0LLPHR33 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2817 Location: S1N C1TY...(from Hilo, HI)... Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 1,068 BSP TRD Off-Road 2006 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE APR X-1 \| TRD CAI w/Clear Cover \| TRD Short Shifter w/ TRD "RED" Shift Knob \| SGII w/Blendmount\| Snugtop SL w/KeyLess Entry \| 5% Tint \| Pop-n-Lock \| Bosch Icon WB \| S2K Antenna \| HRM \| LS 8K Projectors w/BSP HLM & 8K Fogs w/FLM \| Debadged \|Tinted Tails \| Black Weathertechs \| MX RGM & RBM \| Optima Red Top 35 \| Gatorback Belt \|	i've got the snugtop sl with keyless remote entry...lover it...especially during the winter... __________________

10-21-2009, 12:54 PM	#113
DdayIsNear Im an individual like everyone else Name: Crazy Eddie Joined: Jun 2009, #18432 Location: North West Jersey Age: 31 Gender: Guy Posts: 2,769 V6 SR5 TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Manual V6 Anytime Fog light Mod	i need a way to tow my mtorcycle as well, looking into a trailer, because def cannot load a bike up into the bed by myself __________________

10-24-2009, 08:49 PM	#116
DdayIsNear Im an individual like everyone else Name: Crazy Eddie Joined: Jun 2009, #18432 Location: North West Jersey Age: 31 Gender: Guy Posts: 2,769 V6 SR5 TRD Sport 2007 Double Cab Manual V6 Anytime Fog light Mod	pics when up please __________________

09-29-2009, 04:58 PM	#105
RV7Garage Stunt Pilot Name: Pauly Joined: Sep 2009, #22358 Location: Ill Annoy Gender: Dude Posts: 73 I4 Prerunner SR5 Black Sand 2010 Regular Cab Manual I4 Disabled DRL's and seatbelt chime. Added D-rings!	Box. I just love... box...

09-29-2009, 04:59 PM	#106
t-com09 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2009, #23144 Location: Connecticut Gender: Male Posts: 203 2010 single cab 4x4 sr5 2010 Regular Cab Manual 4 banger	i'm a big fan of the roll up covers

10-20-2009, 05:36 PM	#107
accrete The WET! Coast of Oregon USA Joined: Oct 2009, #24270 Gender: Male Posts: 27 V6 TRD Sport 4x4 2007 Access Cab Automatic A.R.E. walk-in canopy, 245/75r17 Bridgestone Dueler Revo 2, pulling an Aliner EASE off-road-capable-trailer into the Pacific Northwest Wilderness	my wife and i totally enjoy our A.R.E. walk-in cap on our 2007 TACO. The 'man-door' is great for getting at stuff quickly and for use if we sleep inside the truck bed (utilizing the truck-tent as a changing/living room). And if we go out gold panning with the Aliner trailer, we have the full access door to get at gold panning gear and backpacks. A.R.E. makes very nice products, highly recommended. with our homemade privacy shelter if we are just out for a day trip: or with the truck-tent attached (utilizing the 'man-door' for access):

10-20-2009, 06:12 PM	#109
Razorecko Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18125 Gender: Male Posts: 800 '09 Pyrite Trd Sport Long Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic	i vote undercover. I'll be driving in the chicago winters and I dont want to worry about cleaning the 'snow' out of folding covers folds or scratching it etc. Def. have to worry about theft here so the security is covered. And if i need it off it'll take 2x people 5 min or me 10min

10-21-2009, 09:21 AM	#111
tarandus Senior Member Joined: Sep 2009, #23502 Location: Bozeman, MT Gender: Male Posts: 123 06 Off Road 6 spd SWB. 2006 Double Cab Manual V6 OME front coilovers, 1" rear blocks w/rear AAL, WeatherTec mats, Leer topper, Sock Monkey decals; Grillcraft	I've had a hard top on every truck I've owned. Best for dogs, can get a deer or elk inside, transport my wife's artwork safely etc. But, I don't haul motorcycles or ATV (use a trailer) so depends on what you want to use it for, as always...

10-21-2009, 09:35 AM	#112
thedude5108 Senior Member Name: Jamie Joined: Aug 2009, #20895 Location: Los Olivos, CA Gender: Male Posts: 157 07 Tacoma TRD 4x4 Dub cab 2007 Double Cab Automatic 16x8 Series 185 Eagle Alloys, Billy 5100's at 1.75, and a bitchin Mag Lite mount :)	Are there are any caps on the market that can accomodate an ATV or motorcycle? I think I'm s.o.l. Probably get the backflip so I can have lockablity and then fold it up for the quad. Or get the Roll n Lock if I can afford it.

10-22-2009, 04:17 PM	#114
jlvhrse Senior Member Name: Jen Joined: Aug 2009, #20838 Location: Hampton Roads VA Age: 22 Gender: Chick Posts: 1,043 2009 TRD Sport 4X4 Long Bed 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 Wet Okoles, 255/75/17 BFG Mud Terrains, painted wheels, Xenon HIDs (10K-Fogs / 8K-Headlights), Satoshi, Blacked out Badges...	Naked is always best. ...well maybe not always....

10-24-2009, 08:05 PM	#115
Danosabre Senior Member Name: Dan Joined: Oct 2009, #24388 Location: Gardner,Ma Gender: Dude Posts: 655 09 TRD Off Road 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Extang Trifold bed cover,DDM 55W 6000k HID, maglight, Vent visors	Although nekkid is best, I just got an Extang trifold. I like it a lot.

10-25-2009, 06:06 AM	#117
fibertop Senior Member Name: roger Joined: Sep 2009, #22912 Location: Ontario, Wasaga beach Gender: Male Posts: 545 2010 sport DC 2010 Double Cab Automatic V6	I recently bought a Leer 700 hardcover. I bought it because it adds to the height of the box and really beefs up the look of the truck. That was always my problem with the DC tacos. The box looks too small and not in proportion with the rest of the truck. Adding the hardcover corrected that issue for me. It remains to be seen how I like the restriction in load carrying ability. I haven't had the pleasure of having to remove it yet.

10-25-2009, 10:18 AM	#118
RX2RIDE Member Joined: Oct 2009, #24876 Location: Seattle Gender: Male Posts: 31 09 TRD Tacoma (mine), 08 Sport 4 Runner(Wife) 2009 Access Cab Manual	I have a 09 access cab and am looking for a Canopy. Do I need to remove the plastic bed caps before it is installed?

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10-26-2009, 05:27 PM	#120
altarossco Member Joined: Jul 2009, #19342 Location: San Ramon, Ca Gender: Male Posts: 34 2010 double cab pre runner 2010 Double Cab Automatic	Bakflip G2

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