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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Northwoods_Taco, Jun 1, 2020.

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  1. Jun 1, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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    GasPowered

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    GasPowered, Jun 1, 2020
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  2. Jun 2, 2020 at 8:33 PM
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    RNO_TACO

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    A.R.E. Topper with victory topper rack, blacked out exterior emblems, star armor side steps, TRD CAI, TRD Pro exhaust, Method MR305 NV 16in Rims, TRD PRO front grill, Meso coin holder, TRD Pro skid plate, Kings 2.5 coilovers with remote resis front and rear, OME HD Dakar’s, ECGS, LT285/75R16 KM3s, Dirt king UCAs, Meso gas cap holder, Meso blacked out interior kit, TRD start/stop red button, AVS low profile window guards, AVS low profile hood protector, Full LED upgrades inside and outside, decked bed storage system. And I’m sure there’s more I’m missing lol
    Like many others in this thread have said, I too am a softopper kind of guy. Just fits my needs better and I can use my truck as a truck if I need to in less than 5 minutes. Good luck in your decision OP!

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    RNO_TACO, Jun 2, 2020
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  3. Jul 31, 2020 at 7:31 PM
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    TacomasRulefor100Alex

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    Would any of you fine folks be interested in selling me your softopper? haha. but yes, seriously :)
     
    TacomasRulefor100Alex, Jul 31, 2020
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  4. Aug 1, 2020 at 4:54 PM
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    Rick111

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    ARE Z series cap w/Bedrug
    ARE Z Series. Very happy with it.
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    Rick111, Aug 1, 2020
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  5. Aug 1, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    RNO_TACO

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    A.R.E. Topper with victory topper rack, blacked out exterior emblems, star armor side steps, TRD CAI, TRD Pro exhaust, Method MR305 NV 16in Rims, TRD PRO front grill, Meso coin holder, TRD Pro skid plate, Kings 2.5 coilovers with remote resis front and rear, OME HD Dakar’s, ECGS, LT285/75R16 KM3s, Dirt king UCAs, Meso gas cap holder, Meso blacked out interior kit, TRD start/stop red button, AVS low profile window guards, AVS low profile hood protector, Full LED upgrades inside and outside, decked bed storage system. And I’m sure there’s more I’m missing lol
    For sure, I’ll sell it to you!!

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    RNO_TACO, Aug 1, 2020
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  6. Aug 1, 2020 at 5:03 PM
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    mud

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    +1 on the Softopper.

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    mud, Aug 1, 2020
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  7. Aug 1, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    jetfishn

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    Leer 180 is my favorite, extra headroom, taller entrance thru back door.
     
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  8. Aug 1, 2020 at 5:35 PM
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    Snug top with pet sliders / metal screen/interior light / locks with electric key / sliding/fold down window

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    eddie24d, Aug 1, 2020
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  9. Aug 1, 2020 at 5:49 PM
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    No need. I woke up this morning to find someone selling there's 20 miles from my house. I'm now part of the family! hahaha :goingcrazy:
     
    TacomasRulefor100Alex, Aug 1, 2020
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  10. Aug 1, 2020 at 5:52 PM
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    You’ll love it! I get asked about it all the time. I run my softopper year round. Have fun with it.
     
    RNO_TACO, Aug 1, 2020
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  11. Aug 1, 2020 at 5:52 PM
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    Leer 100xr. Great during the winter and securely storing campIng gear in the summer. Also have a snug top on my gen 1. Make sure to perform waterproofing measures before installing if you want to keep moisture out.

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    tahoeskitaco, Aug 1, 2020
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  12. Aug 1, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    Another softopper owner here.... they have amazing customer service and the product is awesome! Comes down easy and buttons up in a snap (pun intended). It's honestly very versatile and I like having the options to open the side to grab something quick.
     
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  13. Aug 1, 2020 at 9:07 PM
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    Can you please elaborate on the waterproofing measures that can be taken prior to installation?
     
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  14. Aug 1, 2020 at 9:14 PM
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    You just need to take the time to seal things up. I removed the plastic caps and ran two lines of silicone underneath them. I also removed the metal cap at the front of the bed and sealed the gaps and the entire cap with butyl tape. Before I did all of that I had a LeerXL with double bulb seal that leaked. I sold the Leer to buy an ARE CX because it had windoors. There wasn’t a double bulb seal on the ARE. So I picked up camper shell seal foam from Menards and applied it to the underside of the shell. Unfortunately I still have a tiny leak, it’s very minimal. The turd gen bed design sucks.
     
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  15. Aug 1, 2020 at 9:32 PM
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    Does yours have the reinforced roof?
     
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  16. Aug 2, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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    Yep
     
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  17. Aug 3, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    My installer used a lot of RTV underneath the entire front rail and the two front corners. The interior stays dry in rain or snow. The windows and rear door do not leak either.

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  18. Aug 3, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    I know that the taller toppers aren't for everyone when it comes to looks, but I'm more concerned about functionality. Love my ARE MX. The Mrs. and I throw a twin mattress in back, and we're ready to camp anywhere in any weather. None of this rooftop tent bullshit catching all of the wind.

    Plus, I think it looks pretty good.

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    LstMinutePanic, Aug 3, 2020
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  19. Aug 3, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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    LEER 100R

    It is one of the lower cost options from LEER. It has the old style double T-handles instead of the one latch in the center.

    I like it because its less prone to failure/simple design. Also, I personally like the look of it.


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  20. Aug 3, 2020 at 4:58 PM
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    I order the ARE CX Evolve about 4 weeks ago should hopefully be here in the next week or two...
     
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