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Just installed a Softopper too just this weekend. We needed the extra bed space for our vacation in Canada. Love the "safari" look and removal/storage capability of this top since I use a Bak X4s rolltop for everyday use and switching them out is quick and easy. Granted it's not secure like the hard cap but I did not like the look or cost compared to the Softopper. For the initial installation, I had to wait for a hot sunny day to warm the cover so it would snap shut. A road test showed no "flapping" or any other issues. Very good customized fix for the Maverick!
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Love the 'safari' look!
Any concerns about getting enough A/C to that part of the truck? I know there are vents under the front seats. I wonder if it would be efficient and practical to run some type of tubing to that rear cab window. Dryer vent tubing? Just thinking out loud here.
There is vent flapping system to allow some air in while driving.
 

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Love the 'safari' look!
Any concerns about getting enough A/C to that part of the truck? I know there are vents under the front seats. I wonder if it would be efficient and practical to run some type of tubing to that rear cab window. Dryer vent tubing? Just thinking out loud here.
Yes! A/C to the bed was the only reason I got the rear window and I was thinking similar, insulated ac vent tubing
 
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Yes! A/C to the bed was the only reason I got the rear window and I was thinking similar, insulated ac vent tubing
Look up cool cop. You ll need something like that.
 

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Just installed a Softopper too just this weekend. We needed the extra bed space for our vacation in Canada. Love the "safari" look and removal/storage capability of this top since I use a Bak X4s rolltop for everyday use and switching them out is quick and easy. Granted it's not secure like the hard cap but I did not like the look or cost compared to the Softopper. For the initial installation, I had to wait for a hot sunny day to warm the cover so it would snap shut. A road test showed no "flapping" or any other issues. Very good customized fit for the Maverick!
Personal preference, but I like the look of the softopper on your truck rather than the OP, due to the color of the vehicle. Good choice.
 
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Ok . . . not exactly how I envisioned it being used for most people, but yeah, I get the idea. I wonder if they make something similar without the "down-the-front" attachment.

Oh, look... they do. This seems like it would be a good solution to keep the dogs cool in the bed and the 8 or 10 footer should reach
https://www.amazon.com/NOGGLE-Kids-Personal-Conditioning-System/dp/B00LXT23RA?th=1
 
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Would you trust this if you filled the back with boxes? Or would you use a cargo net over the boxes to help keep any sliding off the frame of it?
 
 







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