Bestop teaser concept: folding soft cover / shell / topper for Gladiator bed

[Billy]

Hey guys,

Here are some teaser concepts from one of our product designers. What do you think?

CassieAtBestop

That's cool!

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[Xk2JT]

Its nice no third brake light is necessary as Jeep put it on the tailgate.

I’d love to see a soft topper that when front window is removed and rear window of soft top is removed the two would zip together creating a seal and full pass thru.

I’d also like to see different zip in options whether window, screen, or cargo netting to keep dogs or other cargo in but plenty of ventilation.

Looks great and thanks for asking for input

 

[TurboCopter]

Is there any way to remove the back window of the jeep soft top and attach this at the cab of the truck? For one enclosed area.

 

[FunWagon]

Its nice no third brake light is necessary as Jeep put it on the tailgate.

I’d love to see a soft topper that when front window is removed and rear window of soft top is removed the two would zip together creating a seal and full pass thru.

I’d also like to see different zip in options whether window, screen, or cargo netting to keep dogs or other cargo in but plenty of ventilation.

Looks great and thanks for asking for input

I would also like to see a pass through option as described above!

I don’t like that the top folds down because when the sides are off you see all the hoops that hold the top, and also I imagine it takes a lot of the trunk space when folded down.

The top and sides would also need to stretch tighter and not be so loose.

I much rather see a simple metal frame design with a soft top and sides that are removable! Maybe even the frame itself is easily removable.

So you could have the following configurations, easily interchangeable:
1) Nothing (no frame, no top, no sides)
2) Frame only (rectangle, assemble)
3) Frame with top on only (no sides)
4) Frame with top and sides on
5) Frame with top and sides and pass-through to cab (for better rear visibility and ability to reach over into bed and grab something)

Also I kinda like when the bed roofline is a little higher than the cab roofline, but if there isn’t enough support for it then I understand.

This Gladiator would also have to have HALF DOORS. If Jeep doesn’t make them it would be awesome if Bestop offers a high quality half door solution for daily use (with door latches of same height, mirrors, thick doorsJ

I would definitely be getting a soft cover of some sort for the bed

 

[steffen707]

That is correct, same product, one is folded.

CassieAtBestop

would like to see it completely folded. or is the 1st picture completely folded?

 

[steffen707]

That is correct, same product, one is folded.

CassieAtBestop

would like to see it completely folded. or is the 1st picture completely folded?

 

[Moabite]

I'd much rather have a non-foldable, easily removable cover....with side windows for visibility.

 

[MrKnowitall]

Yup if the price isn't crazy I would order one in a second.

According to a video on a pick up truck page, pricing starts at $799.

 

[MrKnowitall]

The side and back panels classically zip off like the JK soft tops (unless they're updated to the same slide format as the JL's) and have the same lower plastic lip to make it taut.

CassieAtBestop,

Any chance we will be able to order it with mesh panels instead of solid?

There will be a mesh panel as an additional part. The side definitely roll up.

 

[Renegade]

Did anyone confirm that the truck bed topper will be available in both top fabrics? If it will only be available in one, it will sway my decision between standard and premium.

 

[Xk2JT]

What I’d really like is bed roll bars that are same size and shape and match the look of bars on the cab that mount to stake pockets or bed somehow. Then a fabric matching cover that just fits tight over those that can easily be rolled up with no frames, no nothing. Then gear mounts to inside of those bars to not interfere with cover rather than outside like most overland/ off road bed racks

 

[Renegade]

What I’d really like is bed roll bars that are same size and shape and match the look of bars on the cab that mount to stake pockets or bed somehow. Then a fabric matching cover that just fits tight over those that can easily be rolled up with no frames, no nothing. Then gear mounts to inside of those bars to not interfere with cover rather than outside like most overland/ off road bed racks

That could be done by a custom fabricator, but will be expensive.

 

[Xk2JT]

Could be done by Bestop. All of those moving pieces to fold this soft topper are not cheap either. Replace that folding frame with solid mounted bars. Use same cover just roll it up. Otherwise yes I will custom fab bars then probably still use their soft topper

 

[MrKnowitall]

Could be done by Bestop. All of those moving pieces to fold this soft topper are not cheap either. Replace that folding frame with solid mounted bars. Use same cover just roll it up. Otherwise yes I will custom fab bars then probably still use their soft topper

It would be a reasonable option to pursue. Use A frame consisting of a front hoop, side bars and a removable rear bar. Use the same front and side rails to seal it. It could use the same rear window.

 

[FunWagon]

So quite a few people rather have a fixed system rather than a foldable one, including me. As long as everything is removable.

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