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Help me decide: Hard shell or softopper under bed rack?

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by HardShellTacoma, Sep 11, 2017.

  1. Sep 11, 2017 at 4:31 PM
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    HardShellTacoma

    HardShellTacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Eric
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    I'm hoping someone can help persuade me one way or another.

    I keep going back and forth between getting a camper shell or a bed rack over a softopper for my DCSB.

    Here's what I'm thinking:

    Bed rack with softopper:
    - Lighter (~120lbs total)
    - Bed rack is stronger to hold RTT
    - Less expensive (probably $1500 total vs $2200+)

    Hard shell camper top
    - More secure
    - More durable than the softopper
    - More aerodynamic?

    What am I not considering? I'd appreciate any input on how you made your decision from anyone with experience with either of these setups
     
  2. Sep 11, 2017 at 4:32 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/soft-top-or-hard-shell.510017/

    Hop in here. We just got started with this same discussion

    EDIT: I find the idea of a soft topper with a rack over it pretty useless. The point of a soft topper is to take it on and off easily, but the bed rack completely negates that. Then you're just left with a less secure and less dry way of storing stuff.
     

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