bitflogger
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This all in one is perfect for my needs, offering the utility of an open bed truck and the covered hauling my van provided. It's easy to remove with a cotter pin on each side and takes up minimal space when stored in the bed. It reminds me of my days as a flatbed and equipment hauler where tarps, bars, and straps could greatly change what a trailer could do.
Fas-Top, made by Bismarck Canvas, has a long history, primarily serving the heavy-duty trucking and agriculture sectors. This product has been around for 5+ years now.
For the 4th Gen Tacoma, the back of the cab lip reduces the gap compared to other pickups. My pivot needed to be 3/4 inch farther back than the instructions advised. While the instructions were good, they weren't specific to the 4th Gen Tacoma, requiring some tweaks during setup. I recommend getting the optional seal kit. The seal kit includes an adhesive rubber seal like those on car doors and seam sealant. It's something you could do yourself but convenient to have the right gasket pre-cut for the front and tailgate. I’m not using the tailgate seal for daily use, but it might be useful for future travel and occasional camping in the back.
Additional considerations: This setup doesn’t use the front mount rail, allowing for the addition of a front molle panel. The z-clamps might interfere with some side-mounted products, but most should work fine. They offer an accessory bag for their rail on the bed, and I opted for the screen. There is a YouTube review where the guy adding screens at both ends and some insulation.
Again, this is an early report but so far, so good. It is good tarp and metal work with a good design.
Fas-Top, made by Bismarck Canvas, has a long history, primarily serving the heavy-duty trucking and agriculture sectors. This product has been around for 5+ years now.
For the 4th Gen Tacoma, the back of the cab lip reduces the gap compared to other pickups. My pivot needed to be 3/4 inch farther back than the instructions advised. While the instructions were good, they weren't specific to the 4th Gen Tacoma, requiring some tweaks during setup. I recommend getting the optional seal kit. The seal kit includes an adhesive rubber seal like those on car doors and seam sealant. It's something you could do yourself but convenient to have the right gasket pre-cut for the front and tailgate. I’m not using the tailgate seal for daily use, but it might be useful for future travel and occasional camping in the back.
Additional considerations: This setup doesn’t use the front mount rail, allowing for the addition of a front molle panel. The z-clamps might interfere with some side-mounted products, but most should work fine. They offer an accessory bag for their rail on the bed, and I opted for the screen. There is a YouTube review where the guy adding screens at both ends and some insulation.
Again, this is an early report but so far, so good. It is good tarp and metal work with a good design.
![2024 Tacoma Fas-Top Traveler (all in one tonneau & soft topper) for 2024 Tacoma initial review {filename}](https://i.imgur.com/xwIZ2C4.jpg)
![2024 Tacoma Fas-Top Traveler (all in one tonneau & soft topper) for 2024 Tacoma initial review {filename}](https://i.imgur.com/Mb8fltL.jpg)
![2024 Tacoma Fas-Top Traveler (all in one tonneau & soft topper) for 2024 Tacoma initial review {filename}](https://i.imgur.com/jZHavAO.jpg)
![2024 Tacoma Fas-Top Traveler (all in one tonneau & soft topper) for 2024 Tacoma initial review {filename}](https://i.imgur.com/qnaZ7zo.jpg)
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