BEST Cap/Top out there...... RSI SmartCap ?

[Da MNTN]

Hey Guys,

I was wondering if anyone has this cap installed! I have been going back and forth whether I want this very pricy yet very functional cap. But would like to see it on a RAM (non-promo shot). Attached are the promo shots from RSI (which look amazing). Also I tried photoshopping it on my truck, but I think its a tad high in my rendering (which I didn't like).

For those wondering why I may be considering dropping 4k on a top:

• Modular
• Light Weight
• High Capacity/load on the roof
• Easily removable
• All windows pop open (yes, there are other topper that do this, but are horrendous looking. With the fiberglass toppers, I only find the farmless ones to be decent looking).
• The components for this thing are amazing, albeit they are expensive as heck, but very nice and very well thought out.

PS - They are running a giveaway! You can Click Here to enter!

Promo Shots [PSS - Who else thinks this RAM setup looks amazing, like what lift, wheels, and tires are on this thing?]:







EDIT, we finally have a few members that have installed the CAP! Read on for more info, but here are some shots from one of the installs:

 

[MannymanX]

Without taking price into account, this is probably the best looking top I've ever seen. If you're ok with the price, go for it...

 

[Da MNTN]

Without taking price into account, this is probably the best looking top I've ever seen. If you're ok with the price, go for it...

I am almost there, just want to see if anyone else here in the states has had any experience with it. The company is based out of South Africa, and these tops are just starting to touchdown here in the US.

Attached are some pics of the top on the latest gen Silverado, just to see what it looks like on an American Truck (excluding promo shots). The rest of the posts and reviews are all non-US based.

 

[MannymanX]

Looks amazing IMO.

 

[Da MNTN]

Some more examples of American Trucks... but no RAM's !!!

https://www.facebook.com/simpsonfamily/posts/10158138802290664

https://www.facebook.com/KingdomTruck/posts/3063005703778705

https://www.facebook.com/capit.westedmonton.7/posts/136679187989205

https://www.facebook.com/anthony.gennello/posts/10217289553765964

 

[MannymanX]

STOP THAT!
Now i want one hahaha

 

[Da MNTN]

STOP THAT!
Now i want one hahaha

LOL Lets see if they will give us a discount on two of them

 

[rotts4u]

This just goes to show how much opinions vary. I love camper shells/caps and have had one on virtually every truck I have owned including my current 2019 Longhorn. But I do not like the looks of those. The function may be fantastic and I admit I didn't look up what makes them special, but on looks alone I would pass.

 

[Da MNTN]

Hey @rotts4u,

I go back and forth. In some setups, I absolutely love it, in others, I'm Like I don't know If I want this look.

For example: with the Ram promo shots above, I absolutely love the look. But on the F150 it has that undesirable tractor look lol.

 

[rotts4u]

 

[MG99]

I like it but 4 grand is a lot for a modular stainless steel cap. Hopefully the price comes down over time. I appreciate the 700+ lbs static weight capacity, thats pretty high for a bed cap. The look of it is more overland/utility which certainly has its niche.

 

[Da MNTN]

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Which Cap is this ? ARE Z2?

I like it but 4 grand is a lot for a modular stainless steel cap. Hopefully the price comes down over time. I appreciate the 700+ lbs static weight capacity, thats pretty high for a bed cap. The look of it is more overland/utility which certainly has its niche.

Yeah it pricey, but it has somethings to differentiate it including the static weight capacity you pointed out. But my favorite things are how easily it would be to remove, its overall weight, and how every window on it is a popup (with small sliders on each side) standard, and state the rest in the OG post.

But I like your call out about its overall look. It does have the overland look, and lol I think that's why I'm attracted to it. It kind of knocks the grandpa off the “pap cap” look.

 

[MG99]

Which Cap is this ? ARE Z2?




Yeah it pricey, but it has somethings to differentiate it including the static weight capacity you pointed out. But my favorite things are how easily it would be to remove, its overall weight, and how every window on it is a popup (with small sliders on each side) standard, and state the rest in the OG post.

But I like your call out about its overall look. It does have the overland look, and lol I think that's why I'm attracted to it. It kind of knocks the grandpa off the “pap cap” look.

I didn’t consider the value of being able to remove it and store it easily. It ships in a box in a few pieces so I assume it disassembles and can be stored in a much smaller space than a traditional cap. Bonus points there. Maybe it is worth $4k

 

[MG99]

So I just watched the assembly video. Won’t be as easy to break down and store as I imagined, but still doable I guess with another person to help. I’m sure we’ll start seeing more of these caps around.

 

[Da MNTN]

So I just watched the assembly video. Won’t be as easy to break down and store as I imagined, but still doable I guess with another person to help. I’m sure we’ll start seeing more of these caps around.

Yeah with two people you should be able to take it apart. But I don't think I would ever go that route. I am thinking if I'm hauling something big, and need to remove it temporarily, this cap is a lot easier a lighter for that.

But in the event I need to disassemble it for longer term, its still possible at least.

Another thing (not quite sure, but just a hunch) these caps may (should) have better resale value. In North America they are all being installed in black, which should help in that regard as well.

 

[Da MNTN]

@JustMe Did you ever end up getting this CAP or you still interested one ? I saw your posts about your interest in them in other threads.

 

[Da MNTN]

Great writeup on the install and what seems like an honest review: https://www.f150forum.com/f7/rsi-smartcap-evo-2018-f150-review-473893/

 

[ej23]

I am close to pulling the trigger on this. By the time I price a topper with windoors and everything else I'd add, the price difference is not that much more than the competition. Well, it is still expensive, but not as bad. Another thing is lead time. RSI told me they are in stock and ready to ship, arrive in about a week. Leer and ARE are telling me 7-8 week lead time.

 

[Da MNTN]

I am close to pulling the trigger on this. By the time I price a topper with windoors and everything else I'd add, the price difference is not that much more than the competition. Well, it is still expensive, but not as bad. Another thing is lead time. RSI told me they are in stock and ready to ship, arrive in about a week. Leer and ARE are telling me 7-8 week lead time.

I am in the same exact boat. And I agree with your logic. By the time I was done trying to get an ARE or Leer Cap to imitate the RSI SmartCap, It was only about 1k off, and that's not considering its modular, and its amazing standing roof weight.

 

[smikels]

I just bought one of these. I ordered it and went and picked it up the next day as it had been delivered to a local dealer. I was surprised that it has a 24 hour delivery time estimated. I have not had other caps so I cannot give a comparison. This is a strong cap for sure and looks good. They can't color match right now, but I figured I could get this done down the road if I wanted to. It was so humid out today it took me a while to put together by myself mostly. My wife helped me a couple times. After I put it together I went a hollered at 3 different neighbors to give me a hand putting this on. It wasn't to bad with 4 people, but definitely needed really. I have a hoist I could have used, but didn't want to take the chance of messing it up. I wouldn't have seen this model if not have been for this post. I love forums and the information you can get from seeing someone else do something. I have not hooked up the rear brake light up and I will probably have someone else do it. I was not able to find the brake wire underneath the truck like I have read and seen on some YouTube videos.