CLOSED -- Any Softopper Model GB and BS Thread

I installed some 2in clear film. So running untucked will be no problem.

I also put a strap in while I had the fasteners out:


And, we just had a hard squall pass through. I hit some standing water pretty hard in a couple spots. There was a bit of water in the bed but nothing dripping down or that would be a problem camping.

 

Hey awesome! Maybe I'll see you around the valley.

 

Nice! I'll keep an eye out for you!

 

That gray topper is looking good.

 

Nice!

That just about everyone from the GB.

 

I highly recommend you guys put velcro for the front flap inside the bed. If you don't and it gets windy the flap (between back window and truck bed) will come up and it acts like a giant sail and not fun driving at highway speeds. After I put the velcro for the front havent had an issue so far even during extremely high wind days

 

There was a thread about a person who had paint wear from it flapping.

I went with the snaps. The Softopper doesn't even shudder. I'm very impressed overall.

 

I put a strip of clear 3m vinyl at the top of the tailgate and cut a strip of magnet tape on the back side of strip of velcro.

This keeps the rear flap from flapping and wearing down the paint on the tailgate.

 

My tailgate doesnt have anything on it and so far havent had any issues

 

That was my thinking though, do this now to prevent any possible issues.

 

I was tucking the rear flap in but was getting too much water in parking nose down at work. I have the RokBlock seal, so the water wasn't getting out at the bottom. I installed some clear vinyl yesterday just in case.

 

Late posting this from the groupbuy. Love this thing. It’s already been camped in, beach day’d in, and rear window slashed. Would buy one all over again

 

Excellent test report.


Tan looks killer on Super White.

 

I highly recommend one of these if you use any propane appliance in a confined space, for reasons.

$20 First Alert CO400 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector, Battery Operated Alarm, 1-Pack

https://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-Monoxide-Detector-Required/dp/B000N8OYXI

 

So, the picture changed, but we have one of these near our boiler that is in a 1st floor closet:

$28 Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector, AA Battery Powered CO Alarm with LEDs, Test-Reset Button, Low Battery Indicator, Portable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y6V5CI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I would bring it along if I use a heater.

 

Yep, I have one that stays in the bag with the heater. Good looking out!

 

Hey, Folks.

Thanks to @dilbert 's recommendation, I got a 3rd brake light rigged up.





This is the LED strip:

Led World Black PCB 5M 5050 SMD 300 Leds Red Color Waterproof Flexible Strip Lights DC12V

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MNCASKK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the 2in one wrap:

$14 VELCRO 1806-OW-PB/B Black Nylon Onewrap Velcro Strap, Hook and Loop, 2" Wide, 10' Length

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0TTVVC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Full 1in or 1.5in would be just fine.

I crazy glued and used some fishing braid to stitch the LED strip to the one wrap. I tapped the drivers side brake light and put an SAE connector in the middle for dropping the Softopper.

It is the right brightness, IMO. It balances with the stock tails nicely.

 

That looks great. Nice job!

 

Thanks!

It was just what I was wanting it to be.