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

[@californiajeeping]

Anyyyy updates at all? I need one that works with the decked system....

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[SoCalGlad]

Here is my Softopper on my 04 Nissan Titan that I installed around 06 and it still looks as good today (photo) as it did when I first installed. I now have one on my Gladiator and love it especially with the addition of the BedRug and planning to purchase the add on for camping in it. Hope this helps.

https://www.softopper.com

 

[@californiajeeping]

Unfortunately it does not work with the decked system. I’m hoping @Bestop has a solution with their product.

 

[bobs]

I hope you will keep the concept’s black structure/framing to better match the gladiator soft top, apposed to softoppers silver/aluminum. Looking forward to order one.

Assuming the Gladiator version will be similar to the Supertop 2 they do for Tacomas I'm with you. Lots to like over Softopper (no silver, doesn't fold inside the bed, doesn't look ridiculous without windows). Patiently waiting and looking forward to Bestop's version.

 

[kevman65]

Question, since it has not been mentioned here.

Bestop acquired Softopper June of last year.

Is Bestop going to continue with development on the Supertop 2 for the Gladiator since they already have a developed soft top on the market?

 

[eternus]

Question, since it has not been mentioned here.

Bestop acquired Softopper June of last year.

Is Bestop going to continue with development on the Supertop 2 for the Gladiator since they already have a developed soft top on the market?

I can't speak to that, but can at least note that Bestop bought Softopper because they kept trying to do toppers and violating a patent. I presume now that they own the Softopper patent then they can start to expand on it.

Of course that's all from some unofficial source and can only be trusted as far as the Internet can be trusted for anything.

My hope is that there will be a Twill version, with windows (that can be blacked out) and an update to the tent extension so that it's available in something other than blue. I'd also like to see an official Bestop rack/frame that can go over it for hauling a basket or other stuff.

What I REALLY want is a Bestop/Softopper that has an exoskeleton but still has an easy way to collapse the soft top and make room for tall things in the back periodically.

 

[Bestop]

Question, since it has not been mentioned here.

Bestop acquired Softopper June of last year.

Is Bestop going to continue with development on the Supertop 2 for the Gladiator since they already have a developed soft top on the market?

Yep!

Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

 

[Are_You_Not_Entertained]

I was ready to pull the trigger on the softopper, but i too will be waiting to see what bestop comes out with.

One thought for the bestop design team, it would be great to not have to have the additional bar on top of the bed walls...have it either work with the mopar bed rails, or for those that dont have the rail system, include alternate bars that could mount where the rail system would be...i realize on the softopper those bars have snap points to keep the side walls attached, but maybe theres a more elegant way to accomplish the same thing?

 

[m(a)ce]

Would love to see 2 options in addition to some of the ideas above:

-an optional rear panel that converts into an awning to cover tailgate area for cooking while camping (or tailgating). not huge but some coverage.

-a tent conversion option that’s quick/easy to install when the tailgate is down and stows into a relatively small package.

Any timeline for release?

 

[eternus]

Would love to see 2 options in addition to some of the ideas above:

-an optional rear panel that converts into an awning to cover tailgate area for cooking while camping (or tailgating). not huge but some coverage.

-a tent conversion option that’s quick/easy to install when the tailgate is down and stows into a relatively small package.

Any timeline for release?

Softopper has a tent for their soft top, but no canopy that extends .

 

[Hipbilly]

@Bestop , If this is still a functional wishlist of customer needs, one thing I'd really like to see is the tailgate flap secured down with the same green plastic pop-into-track system the soft back window on the JT has, rather than stick-on velcro. It may be a more invasive install, but if the top cap of the tailgate could be replaced with one housing the track, or one added in a clean fashion, I'd be willing to spend the extra $$$.
Basically, PLEASE no zippers or velcro!

 

[m(a)ce]

Softopper has a tent for their soft top, but no canopy that extends .

Yup -I’ve seen it and it looks pretty sad haha

I think there could be a market for something fast & functional. RTTs have changed expectations and something that deploys quickly like they do or like an OZ Tent would do well especially if it’s reasonably priced.

 

[eternus]

Yup -I’ve seen it and it looks pretty sad haha

I think there could be a market for something fast & functional. RTTs have changed expectations and something that deploys quickly like they do or like an OZ Tent would do well especially if it’s reasonably priced.

It's definitely an opportunity for innovation.

 

[MrKnowitall]

Hey guys,

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

CassieAtBestop

We're still waiting.

 

[m(a)ce]

We're still waiting.

Wonder if they were aiming for a SEMA 2020 launch and we’ll see something in early November.

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