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Softopper vs Bestop

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NJMevec, Dec 6, 2020.

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Softopper or Bestop

  1. Softopper

    203 vote(s)
    88.3%

  2. Bestop

    27 vote(s)
    11.7%
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  1. Dec 10, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    All platforms that I have seen are wheel well height using the second tier lumber cutouts.
     
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    Here's another during a camping trip with my son.
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    Didn't u add lights inside your ST?
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2020 at 6:50 PM
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    Yes! ... Wait... :smack:

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    @tonered is the one that tagged me... I was minding my own softopper business.
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2020 at 6:54 PM
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    Idk why I ask u things :annoyed:

    I recently stumbled on some supplies that I got to tackle this. Ugh too many mods, not enough time.
     
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    Did I show you my cool switch? They are currently running off a rechargable battery pack.
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  7. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:05 PM
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    Ihy


    Where does one aquire such a switch?
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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    This battery pack
    $33 TalentCell Rechargeable 12V 6000mAh/5V 12000mAh DC Output Lithium ion Battery Pack for LED Strip/CCTV Camera/Telescope/Modem and More, Portable Li-ion Power Bank with 12.6V Charger, Black
    https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00ME3ZH7C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_wqU0FbPESB6Z1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    And these adapters to take advantage of the 12v output.
    $10 (Real 18AWG) 10 Pairs 12V 5A DC Power Pigtail Barrel Plug Connector Cable, 2.1mm x 5.5mm Male Female DC Pigtail Connectors for CCTV Security Camera and 12V Power Supply Adapter by MILAPEAK
    https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B072BXB2Y8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_GqU0FbBY0YJFA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    No brake light flasher. With the meso total tails stage 1 and the @tonered softopper third brake light I have plenty of attention getting lumens now.

    Edit: I have extras of the adapters I could mail you. I'm sure a normal envelope and stamp would world work for one.
     
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    What's the battery's life like?
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    You sound identical to me in a way. I ran a softopper for awhile but wanted to change to a Bestop since the softopper wouldn’t work with my decked system. Wouldn’t fold down right. But after I placed my order for the Bestop, they said it would take 12 weeks on back order to get it. I said screw it, refunded me and I bought an A.R.E. Cap. Now that long wait begins. I ordered it on Nov 30. They said 12-16 weeks :mad:
     
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    Awe shucks.:oops:
     
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    Buddy is headed to downtown Seattle for a couple of weeks, maybe I'll go steal a room from him and meet up w you blokes.
     
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    I have a soft topper, my good friend has a besttop. IMO, the benefit of the best top is the windows. The benefit to the soft topper is an easier ability to roll up the sides/back and it has always been a little quicker to put up/takedown but that could just be me.

    i also had an issue (backed into a tree, needed a replacement back panel) and they couldn't have been better about it.
     
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    I'm about 30 miles south and @tonered is about 20ish miles north. We could definitely work something out.
     
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    :rofl:
     
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  20. Dec 10, 2020 at 8:29 PM
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    I have the same LED lights on the top haha
    Inside the topper

    looks great man
     
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