Ez topper lift

[Boatbuilder79]

Still working on it....

I had trouble getting the Velcro for the tent to stick to the truck so I ordered some snaps

 

[Boatbuilder79]

 

[Boatbuilder79]

Almost there. Still needs some work. The lift mechanism is great but the tent needs some work

 

[alexar]

I am thinking about getting one, anymore thoughts or mods you have done to yours to make it work better?

 

[Boatbuilder79]

I am thinking about getting one, anymore thoughts or mods you have done to yours to make it work better?

After using it some more I am liking it.

the mods I had to do were that I added some snaps and push lock connectors to get the tent to stay in place.

 

[alexar]

Can you post some more photos please?

 

[Boatbuilder79]

 

[Boatbuilder79]

Some more photos.

I had to add some fasteners to the tent and am still figuring out how I want to set up the inside.

I did build a cabinet with a sink and a water system which makes camping more comfortable.

 

[Espo78]

Looks great! I also ordered one and installed it last month. I still haven't had time to build out the inside. I think it checks all my boxes for being usable, secure, easy to setup/breakdown and stealthy. I love the idea that if I want to go hiking for the day I can just lower it down and lock up the truck and my camp will be secure. I have a 6' bed and my wife and I are relatively short (5'8" and 5'1") so I chose the "contractor package" so I could still use the tailgate for cooking or sitting or whatever.

 

[beef tits]

Buddy of mine has one on 4’ bed Taco. Seems ok but super short. You’ll never stand up in it, too low even on a full size with a high top shell. That’s the sticking point for me.

 

[Espo78]

Buddy of mine has one on 4’ bed Taco. Seems ok but super short. You’ll never stand up in it, too low even on a full size with a high top shell. That’s the sticking point for me.

I suppose it's all about what the intended use is, and how it works in your situation. I don't plan in living in it. I just want to be able to sit up in bed and have a comfortable place for my wife and I to sleep. FWIW I've never owned a tent I could fully stand up in either. I can stand up if I tilt my head down and my wife can ALMOST stand up fully. I have a cab height topper. If I had a mid rise she could stand or high rise we could both stand. If you view this as a nice alternative to a rooftop tent it's a good solution. If you view this as an alternative to an RV it's a horrible solution.

 

[Boatbuilder79]

I am 6 feet tall and I cannot stand up straight under it but the extra height makes a huge difference in how useable the bed is.