Let's See Some Softoppers

BRAAAAAGGGGG while the rest of us are getting snow

 

Which rack is that over the softopper?

 

Looks like this one:

https://www.uptopoverland.com/products/uptop-truss-tacoma-soft-top-2005-2020

I've been running the matrix on these the past week or so as my Softopper is due to arrive (come on Fedex..its just sitting there!). As far as I can see, the following make a compatible rack:

1. Uptop Overland

Linked above

2. Dissent Off-road

website isnt great, there are pics on this thread i think or look to their FB page.


3. Max Modular (KB Voodoo)
https://www.max-modular.com/shop-ma...LqR1PNqSgXXGR3_LCNG3iOmrneDB_q1hoCqQwQAvD_BwE


4. Mobtown

https://mobtownoffroad.com/product/2005-2020-toyota-tacoma-softopper-bed-rack/

5. SOS Offroad

http://sosoffroadconcepts.com/tacoma-bestop-softopper-bedrack/


I believe the Uptop and Dissent might be the only two that are compatible with a matching roof rack, but I could be wrong. Pros and cons to each of these, hard to decide!

 

More info and pics of the Dissent racks here:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/over-canopy-modular-bed-rack-intrest.483934/

 

Thanks! I actually like the look of the Dissent rack the best, but gets pricey with the side doors. Would be nice if it had a simple side bar/plate like the Uptop to attach stuff too without going full door. Also, the 1up outside bike mount looks awesome on the Dissent.

 

Funny how the only people who seem to like snow are the ones that live where it doesn't. Like me.

 

And me

 

The Mobtown rack matches up evenly to Prinsu roof racks.

 

For all the people wondering if a softopper can handle snow

 

Finally put this thing on after being in my garage for a month

 

Got my softopper on yesterday. Very happy with the look. Took 3 of us to get the front and rear snaps on the passenger side, so will leave it up for some time.

Popped in the oem bed lights, 5 minute plug n play. Will be great at night.

 

Had to remove small pieces from the clamps but it works. These are from RA motorsports

 

I'm paranoid of cracking my window in below freezing weather so I swapped in a solid panel for the winter. That 303 aerospace protectant must be doing something because the new panel matches the 3.5 year old softopper perfectly.

 

looks good. Was wondering about switching out the window for the black out piece. Also nice to know 303 works well on the topper.

 

Current set up and love the contrast of the tan against the grey.

 

Just curious if any of you have any tricks to seal the seams. Today I got my first heavy rain since installing my softopper, and after a solid 16 hours in the rain I saw some moisture in the bed. Hard to tell but it looks like the seam is possibly the cause, or maybe the rear window. I used the sealant that came with the topper.

 

I put the sealer in a plastic cup and used a chip brush to apply it nice and thick using multiple coats. I used a headlamp trip make sure I didn't miss any spots. Concentrate extra on where the straps come in since they like to wick in water and drip. Let the straps wick up the sealer and then apply more. It needs to be dry before you seal it. And of course, the sealer goes on the inside.

This is the way.

 

I am also getting some moisture in the bed, but I cant tell if its the seams or whether the cover is simply condensating inside. Been constant rain pretty much since I put in on, will have to wait for a dry spell to seal it up and see if that was the issue.

 

The only moisture I get is from under the bed rail caps by the wheel wells. The softopper isn’t actually leaking.

 

I'm gonna follow Dilberts directions above once things dry out. I felt like it wasn't gonna cut it when I used the sealant that came with my topper.