LB Softopper on SB Possible?

Hey all, probably a stupid question, but is there any way to fit a long bed Softopper onto a short bed? There's an incredibly cheap one listed in my area and I'd love to pick it up.

 

Would assume not because most toppers open with an accordion style mechanism so to stop at 5 feet for the short bed would mean it isn't fully open. That's my logic anyway. Maybe I'm wrong.

 

There is no way that would work how you want it to. The side rails run the full length of the bed.

 

I imagine you are correct. It's probably my "I hope someone can make this work because it's a deal" taking over.

 

We've all been there. I was trying to convince myself a long bed retractable cover would fit on my short bed because I just wouldn't roll it all the way out

 

You could possible make it work but its going to hang over your bed quite a bit. IT WILL LOOK LIKE GARBAGE

 

Thanks for the input. Definitely going to pass. If any of you have a LB and are in the midwest, here you go: https://annarbor.craigslist.org/pts/d/toyota-tacoma-cap-softopper/6619523317.html

Note: not sure if it's available. Was investigating before reaching out to the seller

 

For that price you can make it work. Do it.

 

You could make some money on that deal.

 

If its close then I'd get it. Easy way to make a few bucks.

 

I reached out to the seller. We'll see if it's available. Anyone want to engineer some brackets/extensions?

 

No need extensions if your bed is shorter. Chop a foot off and see where you land. Haha for 150 I'd be willing to chop the metal skeleton and cut and sew the material to the correct size. You should do it.

 

I meant extensions [brackets or attachments] for the bed, but I see your point. I'm looking into it.

 

Please don't put a long bed topper on your short bed with out modifying it! Haha take some time to see if there's a way to modify it, otherwise sell it for profit. I'd do it fast too, chances are the dude has a TW account and is watching this thread

 

That's the plan! If he has a TW account, hopefully he's handy and interested in helping engineer these mods. I'm wondering if I can attach some support structure to the bed extender.

 

So he sold the softopper already but offered an extang 2.0 for $200. Still not sure if he's legit, but he's offering great deals!