Installed the Bestop

aw man i cant wait to get mine fedex needs to hurry the hell up and bring it to me have any of you guys had problems with it leaking during like heavy rain or anything? and looks awasome FixedTRD

 

Thanks, I wanted to try the leak test as well since I have read up that it leaks slightly. Post up some pics when you get yours.

 

Spent 2 weeks in Oregon before I got the tent back there. What little it leaked runs down the sides and right out the bed drain holes. I never got wet sleeping on a air mattress. What little leaks I saw were at the corners. I was real happy in some fairly hard rain a couple nights.

 

cool thats not to bad but do you think you could stop the leak some how? and ill put some pics up for sure

 

That looks pretty good.

 

Yeah it leaks a little but I bet if you put some weather stripping down in the corners it would stop it. I plan on building a sleeping platform in mine here shortly.

 

anyone got any pics of the install on the top, i have been curious of the process because i am seriously debating ordering one.

 

Its easy you assemble the topper on the ground then move it to the truck and attach it to to the bed rails.

 

ok thats what i thought but i wasnt quite sure

 

im curious as to how it folds. does it fold flat like a tonneau? and can it also fold up to the back window? if it did that would be soo cool. id def save for one. i was debating building a shitty cap like that just to use for the one or two times camping, then take it off and reinstall the tonneau (that i will buy eventually).

 

damn they called me today bestop is makeing them on back order its going to be 2 to 3 weeks before i get it

 

Who did you order it from?

 

i went though trans american cuz i get a discount from them, its basicaly ware all the 4x4 shops get there stuff from but i also only paid 432.56 so i guess i can wait a lil bit still pissed tho haha

 

I got mines from Street side auto for $500 shipped I used the coupon code that someone post on here. I got mine in less than 1week.

 

well damn i was told they had it in stock and then they just called me today and said o sorry its gona be a while before we can send it. good thing im not in a hurry so o well

 

Looks good, I have had one for just about 5 years now. It has held up well, with minor mods. Take a look at Post #3 of my build thread (http://www.steepandcheap.com/?cmp_id=ODAL_DSK5001&mv_pc=r208) and you can see what I had to do after 5 years.

Overall, it is a GREAT product and I would not trade it for anything!

 

Love mine. I've camped in it once, and camped in my softopper that was on my 06 several times no problems. Water seepage at the corners is minimal. Mine is mostly on the drivers side front corner. I haven't tried any seam sealer or weatherstripping.

 

anyone?

 

I love my bestop, BUT it has one issue. The velcro that holds the front panel to the bed isn't strong enough and can come loose while driving. It will wave and slap the back glass when it comes loose. I will be adding some buttons to hold it more securely.

 

Ill try to get some pics this week for you guys.