We are taking a cross-country camping trip this summer for about a month (GA-Glacier/Waterton), and I am trying to add cargo space. The options I'm currently considering are rails/bars/basket or carrier, hard topper, and this very interesting Flated topper product.
I've been researching these, and have been in contact with the company. So far it's a very attractive option, and the folks have been very responsive. The upsides are considerable, with the main points being cost, ease of install with one person, and the ability to take it off and store it compact-deflated (so your truck is still a truck). It also seems to be very sturdy allowing for kayak transport on top, and it also appears weatherproof (from reviews). The downsides are that as it's a relatively new product, the long-term durability is unknown. Obviously it's not as secure as a hard topper, but if someone wants in....
There's a low-profile model and one with more of a "camper top" profile...haven't decided which is for me yet (if I end up going this route).
I'm interested to know if anyone here has experience with these...good or bad. Also would value input as to whether there's something I am overlooking or might be viewing from the "wrong angle" in your opinion.
The responses I have gotten from my emails to Flated have been answered within an hour or so in most cases, and they seem to be focused on quality. I have reached out to companies of various types recently whose philosophy seems to be, "If you don't like our stuff, go buy something else." When I come across a company that cares...it's refreshing.
Ok...whatchoothink?
I've been researching these, and have been in contact with the company. So far it's a very attractive option, and the folks have been very responsive. The upsides are considerable, with the main points being cost, ease of install with one person, and the ability to take it off and store it compact-deflated (so your truck is still a truck). It also seems to be very sturdy allowing for kayak transport on top, and it also appears weatherproof (from reviews). The downsides are that as it's a relatively new product, the long-term durability is unknown. Obviously it's not as secure as a hard topper, but if someone wants in....
There's a low-profile model and one with more of a "camper top" profile...haven't decided which is for me yet (if I end up going this route).
I'm interested to know if anyone here has experience with these...good or bad. Also would value input as to whether there's something I am overlooking or might be viewing from the "wrong angle" in your opinion.
The responses I have gotten from my emails to Flated have been answered within an hour or so in most cases, and they seem to be focused on quality. I have reached out to companies of various types recently whose philosophy seems to be, "If you don't like our stuff, go buy something else." When I come across a company that cares...it's refreshing.
Ok...whatchoothink?
