Truck bed camping is one of the simplest ways to get out and explore, but space is always the challenge, especially if you’re running a 5ft bed. The Softopper Camper Top Tent is designed to solve that problem by extending your living and sleeping space to the edge of your tailgate.

Whether you’re a taller camper who needs the extra legroom or you just want a dry, bug-free area to hang out in during a rainy weekend in the Kootenays, this tent turns your Softopper into a complete mobile basecamp.

Why a Camper Top Tent?
A Softopper is great for gear protection, but sleeping inside usually means keeping the tailgate up and the back closed. This tent changes the dynamic of your setup:

• Tailgate-Down Living: By allowing you to sleep with the tailgate down, you add nearly two feet of extra room to your bed. This is a game-changer for short-bed Tacoma and Colorado owners.
• Weather & Bug Protection: This tent features high-quality mesh windows for airflow and a waterproof outer layer to keep you dry when the coastal weather rolls in.
• Easy Integration: It attaches directly to your existing Softopper canopy, creating a seamless, weather-tight seal that doesn’t require permanent modifications to your truck.
• Compact Storage: When you’re ready to move, the tent folds down into a small storage bag, taking up minimal space in your gear bin.

Key Features

• Large Mesh Windows: Provides excellent ventilation while keeping the no-see-ums and mosquitoes at bay.
• Dual-Layer Design: Includes a privacy/weather flap and a separate mesh screen, allowing you to adjust for airflow or total protection.
• Universal Fitment: We carry variants specifically tailored for both Mid-Size (Tacoma, Frontier, Ranger) and Full-Size (Tundra, F-150, RAM) trucks.
• Durable Fabric: Constructed from high-strength, water-resistant material designed to withstand the rigors of four-season camping.

Pro Tip: If you’ve ever tried to sleep in a 5ft bed with the tailgate up, you know it’s a tight squeeze. This tent is the missing piece for the Softopper system. It effectively turns a short-bed truck into a long-bed camper. We love it for those trips up to the Cariboo where the bugs can be brutal. It makes the truck-life experience much more civilized.