WildTop Truck Cap Installation on a 2023 Ford F150

[@SaigeHarris808]

Thanks for helping a lady out Dave

[@springwell6146]

Thx 4 your time

[@nickj2888]

Just got mine in today for my Tacoma. Thanks for the detailed video. Helped a lot on putting mine together.

[@davelatham2003]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@ChrisMcGlaughlin]

Thanks for the detailed look. They just released this for Maverick and jm considering it. But i really dont like the rack. If I get the topper I'll be adding my own made out of extruded aluminum with t-tracks.

[@carlosandrade7439]

How thick is the canvas? this looks like a great solution and a better budget to a fiberglass topper.

[@davelatham2003]

The best way to describe it is like an old army tent. It's thick and durable.

[@eggmynog]

Looks great, thanks for the insights, just ordered one! Are the crossbars 1" square bar stock?

[@davelatham2003]

Mine are 1.5” square stock

[@eggmynog]

Thank you! ​@@davelatham2003

[@bobdavis4813]

whats the added noise level like when driving at high speeds? any flapping type noise from the soft top?

[@davelatham2003]

None

[@sylbillere]

Hey Dave, thanks for the video. I'm trying to figure out if the Wildtop will take a 176 lb-rooftop tent. I know it's rated at 770 lbs static and 220 lbs dynamic, but it just looks a bit flimsy if you're going to run around with an RTT on the freeway or on back roads. What do you think, now that you've had some time with it?

[@davelatham2003]

Honestly, I can't comment on that because I have not personally used a rooftop tent with mine. I have put a lot of lumber on it and it's been just fine. That being said, I have seen pictures/videos of others using a tent with it and it seems to perform well. Sorry I can't offer more, just want to be honest about my own experience with it. I'm still waiting on Wild Top to send me some test gear ;)

[@DakotaKeefe]

On the sides and above the tailgate, does it flap at all and rub directly on the paint of the truck when you’re driving I’m looking to purchase one and I don’t really want to scratch up the sides of the truck. And are you able to drive down the road with the window rolled up? Appreciate the response.

[@davelatham2003]

Mine doesn't scratch the paint while driving. They include 4 clear protector stickers for the zipper pulls. I put those on and never looked back. It's pretty tight when you get it all zipped up so it doesn't really flap at all. I hope that helps!

[@DakotaKeefe]

Thank you! Does I it remain tight if you don’t have the rear window zipped in while driving? Are you able to roll up or down the window by the cab?

[@davelatham2003]

@@DakotaKeefe - Yes, I just drove 100 miles today on the interstate with the rear window panel rolled up and it didn't budge. The velcro on the back/sides of the support posts keeps it locked down. I went with the dual window option so I can only speak to that option. I can roll both end panels up (ie- all 4 sides will roll up out of the way).

[@jeremiahalmos2643]

How much does the wild rack weigh? Ill be putting one on a 5.5 bed.

[@davelatham2003]

My best guess is around 50 lbs. I was able to lift it up easily.

[@chadrichhart8095]

Can you go through a car wash with this?

[@davelatham2003]

It's pretty tough- I can't image why you wouldn't be able to. I would imagine that it would function like a soft top on a convertible going through a car wash.

[@stevrenusa]

hey, I just got my WildTop. plan to install this week. have you mounted anything, awning and solar panels? since the ladder rack isn’t T-track i’m trying to figure out the best way. also, I plan to construct a bug screen. have you done anything like that?

[@davelatham2003]

I haven’t done either of those- sorry. But, I’d love to hear a report of how yours turns out!

[@stevrenusa]

@@davelatham2003 ah OK. Anything else you've run into over the last month that you think would be helpful to know?