2-Year Owner Review: Softopper Product Review on 2017 DCSB Toyota Tacoma 

We've had one on our '06 F350 for ten years. It's been spectacular for what we needed - being able to pull a 5th wheel, then put the Softopper up and carry stuff. We've had a few of the plastic parts deteriorate over the years but they were inexpensive and easy to replace. Last month, I noticed some seams were rotting out, so I ordered and just received a new set of canvas. Compared to a hard topper, this thing is a steal!

This was the best review of the softopper I’ve seen. I’m sold! Thanks.

These soft tops are growing on me more and more just for flexibility use

Just installed I was worried because I’m not super handy! It was super easy I had a blast 💥 love my Softopper!!!!

Great review! I have been seriously looking at purchasing one of these Softtoppers. Thanks for answering a lot of my questions!

Great video! Concerning the flap in between the front of the bed and the actual cab, to prevent that flapping around I did something similar. I bought a wood dowel from Home Depot (I forget the size) and there’s actually a “pocket” that’ll let you insert it into there to keep the flap weighted down and tucked in there.

Very nice review! I love my softtopper as well. I've had it for 1 year now, camp in it often, and have had no issues with it either. It's been great! Thanks for a great review video!

Great review, I would add a 3rd clamp on each bed rail. I have mine mounted about 3/4" further forward then instructions indicate, this stopped water leaking at the front corners, added snaps to the front inside of my bed to secure the topper flap. I use snaps for the rear flap also. Best Top sells a 3 produce care kit for both the vinyl and clear windows. I highly recommend using zipper lube.

Great review I was debating on a ARE hard top or a soft shell…you just sold me on the soft topper

From the beginning, I was like "wow, that looks familiar". After seeing your trash/rec bins, I'm not crazy! Hope to see you around!

Great review! I've been looking at picking one up for the same reasons. I'd like a canopy for our gear when we go camping yet can still easily remove for when I want to use my truck for hauling bigger items.

Awesome review! Including your cleaning routine is VERY appreciated. Just bought a preowned 2018 which had the softopper already installed. Very excited to attempt a small camping trip soon with it

Have had my Soft topper for about ten years. . I have dropped my fiberglass shells hurt myself removing them etc. The ease of use is fantastic! I really believe it deters theft having the back of the truck covered up.

Solid video my friend. New Tacoma owner here and just digging around. Great work and thanks for putting this together!

Great review. I plan to replace my fiberglass shell with a Softopper. Also , nice to see another Overland Bound Texas member.

We use our truck for both work and play, so this Soft Topper would be Perfect for our needs

After cleaning the top, use Lucas spray on wax on the windows. Also use the 303 protect on the zippers.

Been wanting one for a while. Will put some money aside and get one. Seems to be well worth the money

Nice work straight forward to the point. From one Taco and MX5 owner to another, (only I up graded form a 2003 NB to a 2014 NC with a hard top so it's back to canvas cleaning for me.

Thank you for the thorough review!

Thanks for the detailed review. Had my eye on these for a first gen for a few years now and I think you just made me confident enough to pull the trigger. Cheers

Great video and honest review. I also subscribed buddy 👍🏼

I got mine, thanks for the video

Super easy install glad I got Softopper instead of best topper

I think your review convinced me. Thanks

Excellent video- thanks for posting! 😎👍

Great video and well done! Thank you!

Excellent review, well done.

Great review! Thank you!

best review Ive seen on toppers. Do you know if it can withstand a drive thru carwash?

I like how you can fold it back to the cab

Great review!!

Excellent review!

i have a 2010 tacoma and was looking at one. a tundra with one came in the shop few days ago and i didnt like the gaps at the corners for the tailgate, a 1/2 gap and that seamed a good area for water and bugs to come in. i like to have a cap for a camper to camp in. my old dakota had one and i wish i kept it when i traded it in. these are $990 now.

Hey, sweet video. You have my subscription. I just ordered the bestop topper. Apparently they own softopper now. I have to wait a few months for mine to get here unfortunately. In the meantime, I will work on getting what I can ready to make my truck bed into a "camper". Sleep in yours much? If so, how is it for sleeping?

Good review, very nice topper

Awesome review Rod

Superbe review, thank you for sharing

Bought a Tacoma 4 months ago and keep coming back to these soft toppers. Thanks for the run through, it was thorough and great information, especially after 2 years on the truck. When it's folded back, does it have straps to secure it? I noticed they sell a boot cover/storage bag for when it's folded, but didn't know if that was truly necessary or not.

Excellent review!

Great info.,I ve been using plastex for uv protection on my headlight and tail lights to keep yellow staining away,this may help for your windows.applies just like a wax

thank you. I am looking at getting one and love unpaid real world review

Great video Rod, thanks. I just ordered mine this morning and this popped up after watching the install vid they emailed. What is the product you use to wash and protect? Thanks

I have a feeling you don't live in high snow conditions. In that case maybe in the winter it might be better to have to folded up. Or the snow wouldn't make any difference? Thanks for the video!

Just saw an ad for these and was intrigued. I have an 05 Jeep with a soft top and the construction of the softopper was what I was really wanting to get a close look at. I was hoping for something more than what it is. Using snaps and hooks and plastic jointed ends for the support bars really kinda bothers me. I'm sure it's a price point thing but they could have done quite a bit better. I don't see this thing holding up as long as a fiberglass shell. The best thing about this setup is the thing that will ruin it faster. I see premature wear happening from folding it up frequently and that front window is gonna scratch up real quick. Also using those snaps.. They need a premium version of this with heavier duty fabric, hardware and zero plastic at flexible hard ends and strap tensioners. Then they would have a product I would be very interested in.

Great review. Does the flap at the cab roll up like the one at the tailgate?

Great video, thanks very much

When you showed the detailed specs backdown, it shows Window: Replaceable Acrylic. Does that mean you can replace the actual clear window above the tailgate? Can you replace the window that is toward the front near the back of cab? Great video and I’m pretty much sold on ole of these because it’s easy to take off and on and weighs nothing.

Thanks so much for the review. I've been thinking about theses, mainly for camping in. I'm still not sure the best way to go. I really appreciate your review. Question though - you said that you don't camp/sleep out of it - why is that?

Nice thorough video!

Thinking I will get one now disabled easy to deal with and not heavy

Seems like a solid soft topper

Hey, nice video and review. Do you know if you can drive at highway speeds with the Softopper in the down position? Thanks!

Great video on topper.

Hey thank you first of all for the review. Just a few questions... Do you do any cleaning or protections to the underside of the material and second how often do you have it set up vs folded down? For me I would have it folded down about 90% of the time.

Pretty versatile

Great video

Great review - is there any need to secure the top while driving with it folded forward? Are there ties provided? If not, what do you use? Thanks

Its a bimini top, but for a truck !

What about dust? How easy is it for dust to get inside the bed? I like to go on Forest roads and dust like to fill my bed even with the bed cover that I have

do all crew cab Tacomas have the utility rail?

So does it not have any security? Anyone can open it from the outside?

Hey has this had any effect on your mpg? Any noise added on the highway?

I wonder if the 303 will discolor a tan canvas

Could you possibly measure the height clearance of the topper. I need to put a large gunner kennel and it is 34 inches.

So does the front flap does not have to velcroed or snapped? I was looking to get one but on my Nissan Titan is equipped with the Utilitrac system. I realize they have clamps for the side ones but under the front window would not allow velcro or drill the 3 snaps.

Have you used any other protectant? I see that 303 has a “fabric guard” but I think it mainly has better water repelling abilities, but I’m not sure if the UV protection is the same

Rod, As far as camping in the truck goes with this top on it..... Is it fully securable from inside the truck bed?

Thanks

Can you feel it flap in the wind on the highway?

Does have a removable front window?

Considering getting one for my truck, does it lock in place when it’s folded down?

Anyone issue with snow being on top of it during winter time ?

Will the soft topper work with the decked drawer systems? I already have one in my Ram 2500.

Does the topper rub on the paint or glass anywhere while collapsed or not collapsed?

If you had installed the snaps or a velcro strip for the front panel's flap inside the bed you wouldn't have had the flapping issue on the highway.

Does water get in there? Does it get dusty ? I live in the high desert we have a bunch of dust and a decent amount of snow.

Hows it doing two years later?

Any water leakage ever?

I have one question if you were going to put the topper in the open position, would you be able to put a motorcycle in the back without taking a cover completely off? Thinking about buying one but I’d like to be able to get my motorcycle in there without having to take it completely off. Thanks

Is this a 5ft bed? Sorry if you said it, I just didn’t catch it.

Quick question, I just bought a softopper for my 2nd gen and am having some concerns... The pivot pin bracket is bending downward towards the truck bed. Is this normal?

Is the soft topper waterproof?

Hey Rod, how’s the water resistance situation on this top? Will my stuff get wet in the back of the bed if it rains?

How dust proof is it?

Hi do you have a 5 ft bed if so have you slept in it ?

Do you take the topper off and wash/protectant the front section against the cab?

Saw they make one for my Maverick. But almost a grand so I'm gonna pass.

Hey Sir! We sincerely look for a collaboration with you! Are you interested in trying our Tacoma custom seat covers?

Can you drive in to a car wash with it?

anyone know if these work with the decked drawer system?

Good review but I stopped watching at 16:25 when he admitted he was a liberal

I do like how if ya need to open bed up flip it over instead of having to take completely off

I was on the fence, but you defently pushed me over. lol thanks for the vid.

No, try $899. Softopper is awesome, but when they sold out to bestop, shit went downhill. $900 bucks for a softopper is fuckin ridiculous