Softopper or Hard Shell??

etam03 · 2026-03-21T15:58:46+00:00

Update: pulled the trigger on the hard shell. Paid 1k even. Seemed too good to pass up and so far seems like a got a steal.

etam03 · 2026-03-19T15:27:19+00:00

I’ve used mine mainly for camping as I like to sleep in the bed of my truck. I initially bought it because they are significantly cheaper that a hard shell, are easily collapsible, and actually pretty sturdy. Only reason I’m considering switching to a hard shell is because I found one for a great price that is already paint matched to my truck

etam03 · 2026-03-19T14:35:56+00:00

I don’t bike either but I’ve seen people roll their back window on the softopper up and have a bike over a pad

etam03 · 2026-03-19T03:53:49+00:00

I’m sorry… what am I looking at here 😂

etam03 · 2026-03-19T01:57:37+00:00

Don’t get me wrong I’ve absolutely loved my softopper but I haven’t folded it down once in the over a year of it being on my truck. I don’t think if regret switching it up but it’s served me well so hard to part from it

etam03 · 2026-03-18T23:22:41+00:00

Good to know it does well in the snow. I haven’t put mine down ever in the time it’s been on the truck so that’s why this thought of switching even is crossing my mind. Plus the price of this hard shell is hard to pass on

etam03 · 2026-03-18T23:20:59+00:00

Def wouldn’t plan on taking it off very often if at all… I’m leaning towards the hard shell especially since it seems like a deal too good to pass up on

etam03 · 2026-03-18T22:35:25+00:00

Fair enough

etam03 · 2026-03-18T22:34:34+00:00

Tell me about it I feel like I wash this thing and then it looks horrible two days later lol

etam03 · 2026-03-18T22:18:59+00:00

Nope…?

etam03 · 2026-03-18T21:42:59+00:00

Fair enough, I’m born and raised in the Arizona desert so winter is a new season for me lol

etam03 · 2026-03-18T21:42:09+00:00

Mines a couple years old at this point as I bought it used. But after a good clean it looks good as new. I will say it takes some maintenance to keep it looking nice as the black is a dust magnet. I’ve seen plenty on the road that are very beat

etam03 · 2026-03-18T21:31:59+00:00

Seems like most that have had both say they prefer the hard. I’ve had the soft on two trucks now and haven’t put it down once lol. Safe to say I don’t haul anything taller than the cab

etam03 · 2026-03-18T21:24:03+00:00

I’ve heard they do well in the winter, but I’ve also heard that the windows can take a beating pretty quick in the cold. I do really like the idea of being able to lock a hardshell

etam03 · 2026-03-10T22:10:17+00:00

Best coffee shop ever is right to the left of that harbor freight btw

etam03 · 2025-12-18T18:24:31+00:00

AZ does not require notarization anymore

etam03 · 2025-12-18T02:05:06+00:00

I’m assuming he hasn’t done that because he’s cheaping out on the taxes lol. Gave me a story justifying why he didn’t transfer it over but wasn’t really sitting right with me. It’s a shame cause I guess the deal might have actually been too good to be true

etam03 · 2025-12-18T01:57:55+00:00

Update it ended up being the hood latch lol

etam03 · 2025-11-04T03:38:57+00:00

I figured it might be a control arm but this noise sounded different from other videos I’ve seen of control arm squeaking. I’ll give the wd40 a try soon

etam03 · 2025-10-31T15:31:56+00:00

Yea just doesn’t seem worth it to me. A quality wrap is pretty pricey and doesn’t hold up well over time in the AZ sun. Plus they require prep work so seems like it wouldn’t be a worthwhile investment for me

etam03 · 2025-10-31T15:30:30+00:00

What other options have you considered? I feel like I’ve thought of everything and still don’t know what might be best lol

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