I also have a supertop that i swap on when i need more dry storage than my tonneau. The Velcro alone didnt keep the front edge of mine down.. bought 3 small C-clamps (that you twist to tighten) and use one on the left/right/center on the front tie down rail. Just in case you run into that issue.
Mount your PowerTank on a bed mounted, angled bracket for better access and clearance (my truck has a hard tonneau cover and allows my tank to stay secure underneath)
I have the bestop supertop for Truck 2. I see some different things going on. The front window in mine secures inside a track on the front frame of the top, so no tape. Really that and a little different looking support system. I really don't see much of a reason to upgrade to the new version, the original looks just as good, IMO. I will say the clamps that secure the top to the truck bed are more intrusive, sticking further out, on mine, think your clamps are much better.
Don't let the Bestop rub any part of the paint/wrap on your truck...Use a black sharpy for a quick touch up...The weight of the axe or shovel might rip the screws out of the bar.
So I have a hard topper right now that I use for camping on my Taco, and I'm considering going with a soft topper because the hard topper is a PITA to take on/off. But do these soft toppers prevent against dust and stuff as well as a hard topper?
I just my got SnugTop shell last week onto my 2015 Tacoma. Real PITA if you don't have others helping you take it off and on. Also looking into soft toppers now lol
My 1st long haul trip from az to Montana not to bad light offroad use(mainly camping) maybe 5-6 miles in dirt. Last scouting trip we did about 30 miles in the desert/mountains south of Tucson and I had shit tons of dust that crept in. Mainly notice it on the windows(could be static?). this was over 3 days in the desert driving behind other trucks so I can’t really complain. It’s 99% water tight in the rain this is also a bestop supertop I can’t speak for the softopper I still wouldn’t trade if for a hard shell
@@unit3edkarnage Good to know! I live in AZ, so shit tons of dirt is pretty much the norm around here. Virginia and most of the rest of the US have way less dust, so I imagine it's less of an issue there. I guess I'll have to deal with the hassle of a hard top lol
Probably just me, but I feel like that fire extinguisher right there (quick release and all) is just asking for someone to use it to smash in the window.
I think it’s under 2k for both the cab and bed racks, but I’m sure it goes over that with shipping. Just wanted to make sure you’ve see it. Keep up the good work
Yep no interference with the topper but the bolt with the regular Bestop mount contacted the molle panel so I upgrade to these ones which are stronger and have plenty of clearance: amzn.to/3qu5pzP
Hey brother, hope all is well Wanted to ask about smoked out head light ? What are your thoughts , I've been on the fence about it TIA stay safe and your truck is sweet
@@rickyfleshman7856 I love the look of the smoked headlights so long as the smoke/black coloration is on the inside of the housing so it's not blocking the headlight beams.
@@Tacomaholic Thanks for your time and your knowledge brother, probably going to make a order for them Do you have a link for the 2nd gen Toyota lights TIA
Hey man I'm eventually want a to get a soft topper eventually. But w\ having the quikfist mouthed to it how much weight do you think is too much? How sturdy are they? kuntrykid
@@Tacomaholic I I like the way fire extinguisher looks on it. Hinted my question being how you were describing it. I was thinking mounting maxtrax to it or something... still not 100% sure of my build out of things just yet. Things will change come nxt yr once it's paid off.. lol
With all the upgrades on your Tacoma, and thereby using more and more of your payload capacity, have you done anything to safely or "legally" increase your payload capacity?
Did you seal under the plastic pieces on top of the Tacoma bed? I have a hard top and have water intrusion in the corners at the cab end and think it’s weeping underneath the plastic.
Yo this is orezona from TW. I have the same model Bestop Supertop and was wondering, aren't you worried running safari that if you get on the freeway it's going to... go flying off? Like 75-85mph (which is possible, trust me)
@@Tacomaholic I just spent some time this weekend working on my topper, installing a 3rd brake light and also messing around with how I have my hi-lift jack in the bed so I'm seriously considering taking the windows off since I live in the desert (AZ). I put cable locks on my tools so they'd be hard to pilfer. thanks!
Don't use just anything to clean those windows. They are the same as popup camper and convertible windows. They scratch sooooo easily. Then you can't see through them and they look like crap.
I have that top , CAN NOT zip the side windows on both ends, there is about an inch gap. The material hasn’t stretched like I thought it might. So I just leave the back unzipped on both sides. Anyone else have this problem ?
A good tip is if you need to zip the panels or whatever, do it when it's WARM out. It softens up the vinyl and makes it SO much easier to work with. Source: I live in Arizona
I did and it was frustrating. I had to adjust the front bar position. Slide the front bar back to the 3rd groove in the slide rail. That did the trick for me.
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I also have a supertop that i swap on when i need more dry storage than my tonneau. The Velcro alone didnt keep the front edge of mine down.. bought 3 small C-clamps (that you twist to tighten) and use one on the left/right/center on the front tie down rail. Just in case you run into that issue.
I got my learners permit today I can finally drive my tacoma
I need to get a replacement rear panel and support. Mine came missing with my truck. Love the top, ridiculously useful
I have the Softtopper and love it. Mainly got it for transporting my dog. Yours looks cool though.
6:29 I'd really like to see that comparison video.
Looks awesome in the safari mode I also have the shortbed 2nd gen taco. This is my next mod definitely 😍😍😍
Mount your PowerTank on a bed mounted, angled bracket for better access and clearance (my truck has a hard tonneau cover and allows my tank to stay secure underneath)
I have the bestop supertop for Truck 2. I see some different things going on. The front window in mine secures inside a track on the front frame of the top, so no tape. Really that and a little different looking support system. I really don't see much of a reason to upgrade to the new version, the original looks just as good, IMO. I will say the clamps that secure the top to the truck bed are more intrusive, sticking further out, on mine, think your clamps are much better.
Did you ever end up making that comparison video vs the softopper? Would love to know the differences and experiences of each owner.
No my buddy sold his before I got a chance to do it. Hopefully one of my local Tacoma friends will get one sooner or later though.
@@Tacomaholic woyld love to see that vid! Which would u choose? I like the window options.
@@evanm.2300 I like both but my choice would depend on which one I could get a better deal on since they are about the same price.
So many decisions to make Brian😜
Lol it's a good problem to have.
Don't let the Bestop rub any part of the paint/wrap on your truck...Use a black sharpy for a quick touch up...The weight of the axe or shovel might rip the screws out of the bar.
So I have a hard topper right now that I use for camping on my Taco, and I'm considering going with a soft topper because the hard topper is a PITA to take on/off. But do these soft toppers prevent against dust and stuff as well as a hard topper?
I just my got SnugTop shell last week onto my 2015 Tacoma. Real PITA if you don't have others helping you take it off and on. Also looking into soft toppers now lol
I had my Bestop supertop sealed while wheeling and didn't notice any dust getting inside.
My 1st long haul trip from az to Montana not to bad light offroad use(mainly camping) maybe 5-6 miles in dirt. Last scouting trip we did about 30 miles in the desert/mountains south of Tucson and I had shit tons of dust that crept in. Mainly notice it on the windows(could be static?). this was over 3 days in the desert driving behind other trucks so I can’t really complain. It’s 99% water tight in the rain this is also a bestop supertop I can’t speak for the softopper I still wouldn’t trade if for a hard shell
@@unit3edkarnage Good to know! I live in AZ, so shit tons of dirt is pretty much the norm around here. Virginia and most of the rest of the US have way less dust, so I imagine it's less of an issue there. I guess I'll have to deal with the hassle of a hard top lol
Probably just me, but I feel like that fire extinguisher right there (quick release and all) is just asking for someone to use it to smash in the window.
Because it's so hard to find a rock to smash a window if it wasn't there?
@@Tacomaholic Well of course, I'd just hate to be the one to hand the criminal the tool to do it.
Aloha.
Can u please recommend a glare guard for my hood.?
Love your videos.
Thanks for watching Barry! Matte black vinyl wrap seems to be what most people use: amzn.to/3cSBnQM
Have you seen the dissent off-road rack that’s designed to fit over a soft topper? Would go pretty sweet with your set up
Yeah that thing is pretty sweet but crazy expensive.
I think it’s under 2k for both the cab and bed racks, but I’m sure it goes over that with shipping. Just wanted to make sure you’ve see it. Keep up the good work
Your Molle panels from Caliraised fit just fine with the topper?
Yep no interference with the topper but the bolt with the regular Bestop mount contacted the molle panel so I upgrade to these ones which are stronger and have plenty of clearance: amzn.to/3qu5pzP
@@Tacomaholic awesome thanks bud
Hey brother, hope all is well
Wanted to ask about smoked out head light ?
What are your thoughts , I've been on the fence about it TIA stay safe and your truck is sweet
Hey buddy! Are you talking about tinting your headlights or taking them apart and painting?
@@Tacomaholic I was thinking about replacing them
@@rickyfleshman7856 I love the look of the smoked headlights so long as the smoke/black coloration is on the inside of the housing so it's not blocking the headlight beams.
@@Tacomaholic Thanks for your time and your knowledge brother, probably going to make a order for them
Do you have a link for the 2nd gen Toyota lights TIA
@@rickyfleshman7856 What year is your 2nd Gen?
Hey man I'm eventually want a to get a soft topper eventually. But w\ having the quikfist mouthed to it how much weight do you think is too much? How sturdy are they?
kuntrykid
Oh it's very sturdy even with an axe or shovel on there. But you could always mount those elsewhere too.
@@Tacomaholic I I like the way fire extinguisher looks on it. Hinted my question being how you were describing it. I was thinking mounting maxtrax to it or something... still not 100% sure of my build out of things just yet. Things will change come nxt yr once it's paid off.. lol
With all the upgrades on your Tacoma, and thereby using more and more of your payload capacity, have you done anything to safely or "legally" increase your payload capacity?
Upgraded brakes, suspension, and frame reinforcement to handle the weight. I'm always open to more suggestions though.
Is the the Supertop or Supertop for Truck 2
Did you seal under the plastic pieces on top of the Tacoma bed? I have a hard top and have water intrusion in the corners at the cab end and think it’s weeping underneath the plastic.
No but since I'm running mine open most of the time I don't need it to be water tight.
I really like the Bestop. Will you use it year-round?
Yeah probably, but it's easy to remove if I want to take it on/off.
Yo this is orezona from TW. I have the same model Bestop Supertop and was wondering, aren't you worried running safari that if you get on the freeway it's going to... go flying off? Like 75-85mph (which is possible, trust me)
Maybe with the old mounting hooks, but I upgraded to these ones ( amzn.to/36Gvy7G ) and it's way more solid.
@@Tacomaholic I just spent some time this weekend working on my topper, installing a 3rd brake light and also messing around with how I have my hi-lift jack in the bed so I'm seriously considering taking the windows off since I live in the desert (AZ). I put cable locks on my tools so they'd be hard to pilfer. thanks!
@@OMAforums I've got a 3rd brake light to add to mine too.
How is topper at highway speeds say 60mph-70mph or should you?
Solid as a rock.
Don't use just anything to clean those windows. They are the same as popup camper and convertible windows. They scratch sooooo easily. Then you can't see through them and they look like crap.
Do you think you can run a tool box with this top?
Probably not one of the ones that sits on top of the bedrails.
I have that top , CAN NOT zip the side windows on both ends, there is about an inch gap.
The material hasn’t stretched like I thought it might.
So I just leave the back unzipped on both sides.
Anyone else have this problem ?
On mine it can be a pain to get those side windows zipped in and requires perfect positioning.
A good tip is if you need to zip the panels or whatever, do it when it's WARM out. It softens up the vinyl and makes it SO much easier to work with. Source: I live in Arizona
I did and it was frustrating. I had to adjust the front bar position. Slide the front bar back to the 3rd groove in the slide rail. That did the trick for me.
LOL you are now at the point where you are doing mods to your mods.
Mods that open up access to other mods are the best type of mods.