Let's see your bed Topper / Cap / Canopy - pros/cons

[jorosz0309]

I couldn't find a specific thread just dedicated to bed caps / canopies / toppers (whatever your preferred name is). Several threads for racks and tonneau / covers. I personally have a Diamondback cover, but I've run into a few limitations on hauling stuff, so I'm debating replacing it with a bed cap. Would love to see some pictures of toppers on Raptors, hear which one you have, experiences, etc. Thanks!

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[2wheelfish]

No takers? Well as someone who was searching for pics of installed camper shells (my preferred name) not too long ago, I’ll bite. Needed something to secure cargo that was larger than a tonneau would allow. Decided on the Westin, time will tell if this was right decision. It seems pretty well built, but a little basic. So far doesn’t leak, but haven’t had much rain. I love the auto lock feature and simple locks. Wish it had a pass through window, but really don’t need it. Probably not the pinnacle of build and features, but I think a relatively good value compared to many.

 

[24AzureGrayFX4]

Looks great! Im putting mine together as we speak. How did you splice in the 3rd brake light wire? Is the auto unlock feature plug and play? The instructions dont really show where to splice into as far as I can tell.

 

[2wheelfish]

Looks great! Im putting mine together as we speak. How did you splice in the 3rd brake light wire? Is the auto unlock feature plug and play? The instructions dont really show where to splice into as far as I can tell.

Sorry, I’m probably not much help, installing this seemed a bit more than I was willing to chew off given my limited space at home and my limited time and ability so I had it installed by the shop I bought it from. I knew they did one on a Ranger before me, so figure they had way more experience than I did and seemed to charge a reasonable fee to do it.

 

[c72k]

Purchasing a Softopper shortly, will update once installed

 

[jorosz0309]

No takers? Well as someone who was searching for pics of installed camper shells (my preferred name) not too long ago, I’ll bite. Needed something to secure cargo that was larger than a tonneau would allow. Decided on the Westin, time will tell if this was right decision. It seems pretty well built, but a little basic. So far doesn’t leak, but haven’t had much rain. I love the auto lock feature and simple locks. Wish it had a pass through window, but really don’t need it. Probably not the pinnacle of build and features, but I think a relatively good value compared to many.

Looks great. It also looks like it’s a bit more in line with the top of the cab than the Smartcap, which I think looks a bit ridiculous. My only wish with this Westin was that it also had glass side panels as an option.

 

[2wheelfish]

I didn't want the glass side panels so it was an easier decision for me, but I would have liked the option for a pass through opening through the rear window, which isn't offered by Westin. I will say though, I really like the automated lock on the rear window for a day to day feature it's really nice.

 

[jorosz0309]

I didn't want the glass side panels so it was an easier decision for me, but I would have liked the option for a pass through opening through the rear window, which isn't offered by Westin. I will say though, I really like the automated lock on the rear window for a day to day feature it's really nice.

I wouldn’t care so much about glass but I haul my dogs around on 3-4 hour drives for bird hunting and really need the ventilation. I’m not missing something am I? It appears there is no ventilation at all while the panels are closed?

 

[24AzureGrayFX4]

I didn't want the glass side panels so it was an easier decision for me, but I would have liked the option for a pass through opening through the rear window, which isn't offered by Westin. I will say though, I really like the automated lock on the rear window for a day to day feature it's really nice.

Westin does provide an option for a pass thru window on their website I believe.

 

[Full-size no more]

I went with a company called FLATED. I like that I can pack up the topper when not in use. It could fit in a closet. And can put it on, take it off completely by myself.

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