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New pop up camper? Topo Toppers

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by mud, May 27, 2021.

  1. Nov 19, 2022 at 6:11 AM
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    I thought that it is all Aluminum? Are you going to glue the magnets on?
     
  2. Nov 25, 2022 at 2:10 PM
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    Bed rails/tailgate cap complete ....I installed kb vudoo bed rail caps and tailgate cap ...i sprayed the paint line along bedrail to cover up blemishes...i sealed bed caps before installation .

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  3. Nov 26, 2022 at 7:59 AM
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    I really should of done all this before the install of my camper. Trying to seal it with the camper on has been a pain. Still getting lots of water and dust inside
     
  4. Nov 28, 2022 at 7:43 AM
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    Finally had the chance to take the Topo on its maiden voyage. Went out to the Mojave preserve, over the weekend. The little Taquito handled the trails really good. I could tell there was more weight on the back, but it still feels very stable, even in off camber sections. Setting up camp and packing it back up is soooo much easier now! Looking forward to many great adventures with it!
     
  5. Nov 28, 2022 at 9:39 AM
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    I took a trip into the Mojave as well this weekend.PXL_20221124_215654202.jpg
     
  6. Nov 28, 2022 at 12:53 PM
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    I was planning on heading out again this coming weekend, but it's looking like it is going to rain.
     
  7. Nov 28, 2022 at 7:38 PM
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    Everything, except the ones I haven't done yet ;)
    I was out in Mojave Preserve this weekend too!

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  8. Nov 29, 2022 at 12:11 PM
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    Does anyone have any more interior photos of the mesa and how well the topper seal against water and dust?
     
  9. Nov 29, 2022 at 12:14 PM
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    My opinion. Do all the work to seal the gaps before you get the camper. I didn’t and get all sorts of dust and water inside mine.
     
  10. Nov 29, 2022 at 12:15 PM
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    When topo did the installation, did they not do any kind of sealing and or weather striping?
     
  11. Nov 29, 2022 at 12:29 PM
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    They do but there are very large gaps in the bed next to the cab that they don’t fill.
     
  12. Nov 29, 2022 at 12:31 PM
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    Good to know. Other than that, I am guessing there are no other flaws?
     
  13. Nov 29, 2022 at 2:16 PM
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    Other than that I’m stoked on the camper! Im just kicking myself in the ass for not sealing it before hand haha
     
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    Since it just Taco Topo-heads here, it's okay to share a fav destination. Where is a nice dead end place to camp in the Mojave Preserve?

    My secret place is the campground on the top of Mt Pacifico. Road was open; but snows will close it since it 7k'...
     
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  16. Nov 30, 2022 at 12:13 PM
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    That's a tough one, there's just so many. Almost anyplace that is more than a few miles away from the Mojave Rd should be nice and quiet.
     
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    I'll be back out there again, in Jan. Can't wait.
     
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    The tacoma bed design"three peice " is know to allow water and dust intrution... so seal the bed up ....and tailgate area .... you will have much improvement
     
  19. Dec 12, 2022 at 11:07 AM
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    38" from front edge of bed
     
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    Topo topper Mesa 6' .topo topper side doors

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