First Softopper installed on 2024 Ranger Raptor

[dennisyin84]

Ended up purchasing a black Softopper based on this! Let’s see how it goes!

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[RB205]

So far I really like mine.
No leaks so far. I thought maybe the tie down caps would leak but so far so good.
Getting lots of rain right now and will have to check tomorrow when it let's up.

You're going to be disappointed when you check tomorrow. A few of us have done basic plugging of the side rails and still getting leaks.

I'm curious how mine will do in actual rain. So far all it's really seen is snow thaw, which leaks even with every round hole plugged up with grommets. There are a few rectangular holes I plan to tape up and others I might just fill with silicone.

 

[joprato]

I've been considering these. I believe I also saw a manufacturer that makes overlanding racks that will fit over soft toppers. Might be a custom ordered top for this, but it seems like the best of all worlds with a soft top, tonneau, and rack which are all fairly easy to remove or open when needing the bed for a scoop of mulch or similar.

Xtrusion Overland and KB Voodoo both make spectacular racks that go “on top” or rather, around, soft tops.
I personally don’t have a soft top but have a KB Voodoo rack, the CXR 6 pack, mounted on the factory roller installed on the RR and it is nothing short of a piece of art to me.
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[Trimjb]

You're going to be disappointed when you check tomorrow. A few of us have done basic plugging of the side rails and still getting leaks.

I'm curious how mine will do in actual rain. So far all it's really seen is snow thaw, which leaks even with every round hole plugged up with grommets. There are a few rectangular holes I plan to tape up and others I might just fill with silicone.

Had some pretty steady rain and wind for 2 days.
I just checked this morning.
Have trace amounts of moisture. Might have been more during the rain but drained out. Truck is parked on a slight slope to the rear. No standing puddles anywhere.
From what I can tell my leaks appear to be from between the Ford rail caps and the bed. (Not sure how to seal these).
I can also see some daylight at some of the stitching holes. Seam sealer should resolve that.
My son said his came with seam sealer but that was 2019 before Bestop took over.
All said, I'm happy with it.

 

[dennisyin84]

Got mine installed. Literal pain in the asssss… but I didn’t want a hard top as I want to get a rack over this at some point so I’m very happy with a cover.

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