Pros and Cons of a Hard Topper?

I like a 4Runner for the back seat space over a DCSB. But as far as cargo volume goes I think even a short bed is more comparable to a larger SUV than a 4Runner.

If you camp inside a vehicle, a 4Runner just isn’t a good option. You can lay the seats down and fit, but you better plan a place to put all your gear. With a DC Taco you will always have the back seat as well as the bed. Although with a SB your feet might get a little chilly.

 

Im gonna Line-x the whole truck when the paint starts getting chipped and faded. Seen a lot of jeeps do it and I live in the PNW so it would be nice during winter with all the salt and rocks.

 

Would there be any value to using Line-X underneath the truck for rust-proofing? Southern-guy that sees snow once every ten years question.

 

If prepped correctly it would for sure prevent fram corrosion, probably add a bit og weight as well. Dont know if I have ever seen anyone do the under carriage, most peple just use that fluid film crap lol

 

Just get the professional undercoating applied.

 

I’m starting to like these soft toppers more, what brand is yours?

 

Softopper is the brand

 

I'm 5'11" and just built a sleeping platform for my short bed w/ an ARE MX shell. Gonna be doing about 4 nights in it next weekend. I will let you know how it goes, but I fit diagonally and tend to sleep on my side anyways (of course I measured before I pulled the trigger on a shell haha)

 

Yawn.

 

I can shit in my shitcan in my shell and haul the shit if I wanted forever without it affecting my driving. Try that with a flubber. Favorite shitcan story: doing it on the side of Panamint Valley road while the flyboys were practicing overhead. Really romantic. Wished I had someone to share it with, which is why I posted this.

 

Yes I would like to know as well.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/camper-shells-on-trucks-and-california-dmv-fees.2530/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hard-time-with-the-ca-dmv-how-to-reg-as-non-commercial.395457/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/california-pickup-truck-dmv-commercial-vehicle-law.71250/

 

I had one on my 06 taco it was great, this 2019 has a tonneo cover , seems pretty need costs about the same, ill try it and see.
The CAP was nice because I floored in up to the wheel wells and that doubled the storage. , I had OME leaf springs to handle the
extra camp gear. Great for sleep .

 

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some good R&R

 

I believe they closed that loop hole if you have not done it already.

 

2nd gen but idea is the same. Originally added it as I found I needed to cover for rain all the time or had stuff in the back. Recently added a sleeping platform. Missing but added now is also a section work switches and power charging, lights etc.

The one thing I would switch would be adding windoors. Hot summer days are no good. Tried some fans but bit enough air flow. Will be great in winter.

 

Nope. Went to dmv to verify. I put link up too. Just not wanting to put a top to save a few bucks

 

That look a bit claustrophobic with that tall platform.

 

Ah word. A other buddy said they wouldn’t let him. Interesting