Let's See Some Softoppers

Ahhh...okay. I was just curious because thats the same color as my taco and I wanted to visualize the black softtopper.. thought it looked long. thanks!

 

Getting my ST on Friday. Is there a preferred way to do the seam sealing - initially / off the truck or after installation?

 

Me too! I would like to know this as well.

 

I sealed mine on the truck so I could get to them.

 

Does the Softopper fit with the OEM hardtop tonneau bed rails ?

 

^ssme question

 

^ Pretty sure it does. Saw somewhere on this thread someone that posted pix. It better. I'll know for sure tomorrow. The clamps attach to the bed "tracks" and up and over the supplied bed rails so I don't see why the cut outs for the tonneau should matter.

 

I did mine before installation,,, it was pretty easy and hasnt leaked the 5yrs ive had it...

 

This may be a dumb question, but is it besr to apply the seam sealant on the interior or exterior of the seams?

I did the interior of mine when I had it, and I still had leaks. It’s entirely possible that I didn’t do a great job though

 

That was my thinking as well being the supplied seam sealant from Softopper is visible after application.

Like I said, it was likely a dumb question as interior application seems like the common sense thing to do to me. But I have known myself to think somewhat differently than others from time to time.

 

Just recieved mine yesterday!

 

Me too!

 

Sorry ive been on a beach in Mexico for a week hahah. But ya, Access cab long bed. The softopper is actually gray tho. Goes really well with the MGM in my opinion

 

Anyone here ever drove at highway speeds with the sides and rear window rolled up? Softopper FAQ says it's safe but I'm skeptical about it not taking flight.

 

Yup... all the time... no problem ... just make sure it’s tight

 

Do you secure the rolled up flaps to the frame with the snap on fasteners? It just seems they would flap if not strapped to the frame.

 

Just roll the rear and side flaps up, roll them tight and secure it with the snap-on fastener. Leave the cab-side flap down and secured with the buttons attached to the bed. It's not going anywhere.

 

Thanks! Just wasn't sure cause I was having trust issues with how the topper only snaps onto the forward and aft arches and not around it. If anyone was wondering why one would want it rolled up for highway use, it's not only that it looks freaking cool but to aid in blind spots especially when towing.

 

That's exactly why I had mine rolled up. The towing blind spots are terrible and backing up a boat with the softopper on is just about impossible because there really are a few angles that you can only see out the back, over the bed, and they can't be covered with mirrors or the backup camera.

 

I have always been ok backing up a trailer, until I started using the camera, and it sucks for some reason. Now I try not to look at the screen if backing a trailer.