A Truck Topper That FOLDS DOWN!

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We needed a way to haul our new electric bikes in the back of our Toyota Tacoma but we didn't want them exposed to the elements. They were too tall to fit under our tonneau cover and we really didn't want to buy a hard topper. We purchased the Bestop Supertop 2 for our Tacoma. We love it! Made out of the canvas used on Jeeps, it give our truck bed protection from rain and sun and yet gives us the flexibility to put it down if we want to haul something larger.
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@RandisAdventures 4 года назад

What a fabulous idea to transport your bikes and useful for extra storage space, especially those bulky items. It’s nice how the panels can be removed for easy access. Very functional, versatile and it looks good too!

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

So far we are very happy with it. It is definitely adding a lot of up space in the truck bed.

@RamBowMike 2 года назад

@@TravelswithDelaney I've damaged three of these during installation and sent all three back... I won't waste my time with a 4th... Junk, pure junk...

@TravelswithDelaney 2 года назад

@@RamBowMike If I had your experience with it, I would feel the same way.

@flushot6513 Год назад

I dig the look I agree I like idea of being able to pop up and down and you could store it in spare bedroom if ya have to as far as space goes

@garymi2 4 года назад

My son-in-law has one similar to the one you have and he loves it. He has had his for years and it looks and performs like new.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

That is great to hear! I was wondering how well it will hold up over time.

@jeffhickman2962 4 года назад

Excellent video as always Patrick. If I may offer 2 points from my days as a pleasure boater. 1. Those clear windows. When removed and stored, never fold them. Folds will cause creases and the window will eventually split on the crease. We were always told (by the canvas shop where I had the convertible top made.) to Roll the windows up to store them. Our Canvas roof would be wrapped around the roof support rods when removed from the boat and I would wrap the windows with in the wrapping of the roof cover. 2. Canvas always draws or shrinks in cold weather. When storing (outdoors) in cold weather, (the boat had snaps all the way around.) it is good to unsnap every other snap to let the canvas "pull" or shrink to prevent splitting. Old tenneau covers that were installed with snaps on pickup trucks, had to do the same with letting the material have "give" in it.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you for those tips!!

@jeffhickman2962 4 года назад

@@TravelswithDelaney You're welcome :)

@krippleinacaravanxxx707 4 года назад

I don’t care what you are showing us. I’m just happy to see you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙂🙂🙂

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you Peter! Hope you are doing well!

@hesed1006 3 года назад

Thank you.

@TravelswithDelaney 3 года назад

Welcome!

@staceyforrest364 4 года назад

You are redefining the art of camping in STYLE! Love that cover. I knew you'd do your research and find a solution to hauling those ebikes! Great tutorial as usual. ~ 💜

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you Stacey! It should work out great for us especially with going to Alaska next summer. Hope you are both doing well!

@kathyoertig-martinez4439 3 года назад

That is perfect for what we need! We were looking at hard tops but didn't like the idea of having it on 100% off the time for that exact same reason. Thanks for showing this!!!!

@TheArt4M 4 года назад

So smart! Love it 😊

@Angryneighbor87 2 года назад

This is a great video, no one else seems to have a video showing the removal of the rear bar. I was hoping it was a relatively easy process, Thanks!

@WanderLost 4 года назад

That's awesome! I love that you had a problem and found a solution! I find myself sometimes waiting or procrastinating. So, good job doing something about your problem! - Amanda

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you Amanda!

@R_W_Smith 4 года назад

Great job, today! (Woof, woof!)

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you Bob and Bentley!

@DBBray 4 года назад

Thanks Patrick, another great review!

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you Derek!

@paula.jackson5463 4 года назад

Such a good idea, the hard tops are hard to install, remove! Thanks Patrick!

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

That's one of the things I really like about it. So much flexibility.

@RVHabit 4 года назад

Hey you have a Jeep top lol. Very nice love soft tops.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

LOL! I am Jeep wannabe! LOL

@stevemiller7215 4 года назад

Pretty nice. Great way to protect your bikes. Love it. I had a hard top when I had an s10 and it never came off.. like this one better. More likely you’ll continue to use the bed of the truck, for truckie things.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

That is exactly what I thought Steve. It just gives us much more flexibility. Hope you are feeling better!

@stevemiller7215 4 года назад

Travels with Delaney we take turns finding weird problems to be in hospital. Hahaha

@cosmiczach 3 года назад

Great review

@TravelswithDelaney 3 года назад

Thank you!

@TheRoadsWeRoam 4 года назад

Nice option for trucks and the ebikes fit perfectly!

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

I think it is going to work out well for what we want. And lots for storage for Alaska 2021!!

@johnysjourneys9450 4 года назад

That is so cool!! I wanted to try that when I first got my Tacoma!!

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

We are really happy with it so far.

@tacostwowheels4934 4 года назад

Interesting stuff!

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

I think so too!

@bencid1518 3 года назад

Just ordered mine for my 2020 tacoma, Super excited to use it. I have a tonneau cover, but i would love that little bit of extra room for my camping gear, Thanks for the awesome information!

@TravelswithDelaney 3 года назад

It really does give you a lot more space in the bed.

@madcratebuilder 4 года назад

Best Top and Softopper are the two manufacturers that produce quality tops. Fold down in 2-3 minutes, softopper has rool up sides and best top they are removable.

@williamsneedjr4129 4 года назад

I like the truck top cover

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you!

@SmallSpaceLiving 4 года назад

First let me say congrats on breaking 18k. Next I really like this this. Very cool setup to have better storage for your bikes and many other things now in a better safe and secure area. Something easy is always best for me. Simple mind needs simple steps. lol Thanks for the share. You are correct it does look good and matches the truck.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you William! We love that it will add up space to the truck bed. It should be really nice with going to Alaska next summer.

@MattSieber 3 года назад

Chapstick on the zippers keeps them lubed and easy moving (Jeep tip and trick)

@TravelswithDelaney 3 года назад

Thank. you for that tip! I would have never thought of that but it makes sense.

@BikesBoatsBivouacs 4 года назад

I thought about one of these but I need my racks for the kayaks.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

That is definitely a downside to the soft top.

@donalderiquez7684 4 года назад

Great review... I'll be curious to see how this sap cleans up off it from the pine trees..

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

You and me both! LOL

@kd4pon 4 года назад

Exactly like a Jeep Wrangler soft top.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

I think it looks pretty good on the Tacoma.

@dnodoz1753 4 года назад

As long as you’re not in bear country. Bear walked all over my Tacos hard cover last time in Colorado. Only slight damage to rubber trim he tried to pull out. Bet the soft cover will help a little on mpg.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Definitely not bear proof! LOL. I am curious to see what it does to mpg.

@NixPix 4 года назад

Thats really interesting we were just saying we would like a topper for our f-150 but it is way to expensive,

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

We paid $877 with tax. The gentleman at the truck accessor shot told me a hard topper would start at $1500 and goes up from there. This was a much more affordable option plus we like that we can fold it down quickly if we need to haul something tall.

@MrJesseforeman555 27 дней назад

Mine looks super tight and no wrinkles I feel you may want to review how it was put on

@Thomas-qk7wf 4 года назад

That's a very nice top. Thank you for the video. The fabric looks twisted on the rear driver's side corner as well as the back window. Might wanna ask Bestop about that. Keep up the great work...

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Yes...you are right about that! I am not sure if that is normal or not. I may snap some photos and email them to Bestop and see what they say.

@Larksparrow 10 месяцев назад

You answered my last question in your video, how to fold with the rear light. Didn't know it had a disconnect in the middle of the cable. Any concern about water getting into the wire connectors when driving with the top folded?

@DownsizingMakesCents 4 года назад

Looks pretty cool. Unfortunately we can’t use it while towing our fifth wheel. I want an electric bike. And I’m worried where to store it while traveling. This cover looks very well made. The break light is a great bonus. It does give you much more storage. I agree. No windows on the sides for privacy. Wow. It folds up easily. If you have RA, it might be hard to redoe the zippers. Good job with the review. Alice

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you Alice! Yes...I think it is going to work out very well for us especially next summer when we head to Alaska. We won't take the bikes on that trip but it will give us a lot more storage space.

@DownsizingMakesCents 4 года назад

Travels with Delaney we hope to see it in person, if not soon than Alaska. Alice

@xdane21x 2 года назад

Hey there, What is the max inside height when the topper is in its up position? (From the bed liner to the inside top of the cover?)

@TheRR4LIFE 2 года назад

I own the twill version of this top for my jeep soft top gladiator. I really like it a lot however I still do not understand why they designed the side panels with three zippers instead of just one. Zipping it up especially the first time is a pain in the neck.

@daviddickerson8037 4 года назад

Just found your channel and I am really enjoying your videos! I have the same Tacoma as you do and was wondering if the Softopper makes it more difficult to see when your are backing up your camper. I’m looking forward to your adventures in Sir Lancelot.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Welcome David! The soft topper maybe gives you a bit more a cloudy view out the back but you can definitely still see.

@Buck0seven 4 года назад

Great review, Patrick! I am curious if could hear any wind noise from the cover at highway speeds. This seems like a great way to protect gear during your travels!

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you! We have not noticed any wind noise from it even running 70 mph.

@Buck0seven 4 года назад

Travels with Delaney Whoa! Slow down! 😂... I am considering this option over a hard tonneau cover on my long bed Tacoma basically for the same reason as you, carrying bikes. I have RockyMounts LoBall bike mounts attached to my front cargo rail. They look pretty cool too. Thanks for taking your valuable time to create these videos!

@TheRR4LIFE 2 года назад

No wind noise whatsoever

@MB-ne3gn 4 года назад

Very good video about this product. It looked like you had the e bikes riding in large bins that you could easily move in and out? Was that what you use?

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Yes! They are 50 gallon storage bins that we paid $20 each. They work great.

@SmoreCampingwiththeSchraggs 2 года назад

Hi Patrick I am looking at getting a soft top cap for my F-250 if I can find one. The brand you have does not look like they make one for a F-250. Just wondering how you like it now that you have had it for a year. We want it for the same reason you got it. Our Lectric bikes. Happy camping.

@TravelswithDelaney 2 года назад

We needed up trading the Tacoma in last summer on a Tundra. While we had it, I really liked it. What was nice about it was that you could fold it down fairly quickly if you wanted to haul something that would not fit under it. With a hard topper, those take time and muscles to get them off the truck.

@ws56c62 2 года назад

Hello, great vid thank u! My question is, can fold the complete topper down with the side panels installed similar to the supper topper? I’ve been going back and forth between both products. We as well have ebikes that need protected from the elements as tow our vehicle behind our motorcoach. Thank you again.

@TravelswithDelaney 2 года назад

I don't have that truck anymore. We traded it for a Tundra last summer due to our camper upgrade. I can't remember if you had to take the sides out to fold it down or not.

@bereniceestrada2551 2 года назад

Did yours have a little gap between the tailgate and the rail from that side?

@TravelswithDelaney 2 года назад

It did…..just a very small one

@jeffreymasterman5691 4 года назад

Great video. We tow with an F150 and have the same bikes. Can you tell me which plastic totes you got to hold the bikes? I assume it makes it easier to load and move the bikes when folded? Also, can you temporarily fold the top over enough to load the bed without removing the window and sides? Thanks!

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

We bought the Sterilite 50 gallon totes at Walmart for $20 each. It is a lot easier to load and unload them. We just slide them out the back of the truck bed

@catwrangla9027 4 года назад

This was timely! I'm still in the 'wannabe' stage but doing lots of looking and thinking. I had decided on an electric trike and planned on carrying it in the bed of the truck and getting a hard shell. But I hated the idea because of the weight! And not happy about the cost but would have bit the bullet. Didn't realize they made these soft toppers. Any idea what weight (ballpark of course)? I didn't see any info with a quick search of the website.

@jimsmusic3906 Год назад

35 lbs tops

@777cretbo 4 года назад

As a owner of a 2019 Tacoma ... very interested. My one question would be the wind resistance and how it handles wind at 60-70 MPH? Very Nice Video (as Usual)

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Thank you Bob! So far it seems to be doing well on the highway running at 70 mph. This summer will gives us a good idea of just how well it will do.

@jimsmusic3906 Год назад

Great at speed. No noise or flapping.

@73av8r5 4 года назад

Could I put a kayak rack on that thing?

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

I doubt it would support kayaks on it. The frame is fairly light weight.

@marcelom3514 4 года назад

Great review Patrick! Do you expect an impact on MPG? Thanks:)

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

I am not sure how it will impact MPG. Some say it will improve it but I am not convinced. Over the next few weeks as we start to travel, I will find out.

@moduc996 4 года назад

Cool video, I also noticed the aussie from down under has given you a thumbs again lol 😂

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

We always appreciate the Aussies! LOL. Also, I did check the tires on our 400 and it is 50 PSI on them. There should be a sticker on the side of your trailer that gives you that info.

@40lennie 4 года назад

Can you secure that? Worried about theft?

@countrybumpkinreporter1245 4 года назад

Maybe I’m just paranoid but a generator and two ebikes are very attractive items to a thief I would worry about parking and leaving unattended , Other than that this is really cool and looks good on the Tacoma

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

It's as secure as the soft tonneau. It's definitely not as secure has a hard top.

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

Haven't noticed any wind noise even at 70 mph

@TravelswithDelaney 4 года назад

The bikes will be locked to the cleates in the truck bed. If they want it bad enough, they will get it.