Suggest truck topper I should look at?
Posted by AppleAAA1203@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 4 comments
I got a black 2025 F150 tremor. I want to buy a topper. I do not know where to start in terms of fiberglass vs modular etc. I do not need the cap to hold a ton of weight. Maybe a roof rack and some bins someday but i do not need it to hold a roof top tent. I am interested in a mid rise cap but not certain. What companies/models would you suggest i look at?
putaturboonit@reddit
I've got an F250 Tremor that I put a used Smartcap on and couldn't be happier. It's the evo adventure model so the sides don't have windows but have flip up doors with molle panels. Part of the reason I wanted a Smartcap was so it would be strong enough to possibly put a roof top tent on in the future. Now that I have it, not sure if I ever will as I can just sleep in the bed, but I do like the looks and utility. In your shoes, I would certainly consider a fiberglass topper. I think those can look pretty sleek and usually have windows on the sides. Just depends on which type you prefer aesthetically. The Smartcap is cool because you can stick magnets on the inside which is useful for hooks or lights. I would be looking at ARE and Leer for fiberglass toppers or Smartcap for a stainless topper.
AppleAAA1203@reddit (OP)
thanks for responding. any chance can post a pic?
putaturboonit@reddit
Sure, check out the pics at the link below:
https://imgur.com/a/T0LpaVP
I got the cap in the spring, but had a busy as hell summer so only had the chance to get out a couple times. I put a bedrug in the bed and it was very comfortable to sleep in with my mattress pad. However that was in the fall, I think the metal cap might absorb heat and have condensation more than a fiberglass cap, but not sure. It would be nice if there was a screen so I could leave something open and have airflow without letting the bugs in. I printed some mounts for the molle panels and want to make more accessories in the future. Might make a bed platform with a drawer too. This is my first bed cap and I think the extra dry lockable storage is great. There is a limit in utility, but that can be overcome if you have a trailer.
AppleAAA1203@reddit (OP)
Thank you