Real Install
Real Tacoma Install
Installed on a Tacoma TRD Pro.
Toyota Tacoma 2016–2023 · 5ft Short Bed
Turn Your Tacoma Into a Locked, Weather-Ready Basecamp.
Protect your gear, organize your truck bed, and build a cleaner setup for workdays, camping weekends, and overland travel.
440 lb
Dynamic load capacity
1100 lb
Static load capacity
112 lb
Aluminum cap weight
Strength & Structure
LIGHTWEIGHT STRENGTH. READY FOR HEAVY LOADS.
Aluminum construction keeps the cap strong, durable, and lighter for everyday driving and adventure use.
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440 lb dynamic load capacity
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1100 lb static load capacity
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Lightweight 112 lb aluminum build
Weather Protection
Keep Your Gear Protected.
Helps block rain, dust, wind, and open-bed exposure during daily use and outdoor trips.
Seal Strips
Helps block rain, dust, wind, and open-bed exposure during daily use and outdoor trips.
Hard Shell Protection
Protects tools, coolers, and camping gear.
Cleaner Storage
Keeps your truck bed organized and ready to go.
Access & Security
EASY ACCESS. SECURE STORAGE.
Grab your gear fast from the side or rear, then lock it up when you leave.
Side Access
Reach tools and camp gear without climbing into the bed.
Rear Access
Load larger items quickly from the tailgate.
Locking Points
Help keep valuables safer when parked.
Modular Upgrade Path
Start with the cap. Add the system you need.
Turn the Tacoma bed into a practical adventure system with roof mounting, lighting, rear visibility, and side storage.
Rack Ready
Roof Rails & Crossbars
Add crossbars for rooftop tents, cargo boxes, recovery boards, or long-trip gear.
Interior
3-Color Interior Light
Switch between white, red, and amber light for loading, camping, and night access.
Safety
Integrated Brake Light
Improve rear visibility while keeping the cap design clean and vehicle-matched.
Storage
Optional Side Storage
Store tools, first-aid gear, recovery accessories, and small essentials in order.
Cap Only or Cap + Crossbars?
Choose Cap Only for protected storage. Choose Crossbars if you plan to add roof-mounted camping or overland gear.
REAL CUSTOMER PHOTOS
Real Tacoma Owners. Real OPENROAD Setups.
Customer photos showing real installs, loaded truck beds, and side access in everyday use.
Real Install
Customer Setup
Mobile Camp Kitchen
A customer-built camp kitchen setup for cooking, storage, and weekend trips.
Loaded Bed
Protected Cargo Storage
The truck cap helps turn the bed into a covered space for firewood, bins, tools, and outdoor gear.
Side Access
Side Access in Use
Side opening gives quick access to gear bags and essentials without unloading the entire bed.
Built For Real Tacoma Use
One cap. Three everyday lifestyles.
Daily Work
Keep tools, hardware, and jobsite supplies protected instead of scattered in an open truck bed.
Weekend Camping
Pack camp boxes, recovery gear, and outdoor essentials ahead of time so the next trip is easier to start.
Overland Travel
Build a cleaner mobile basecamp for long drives, trail days, and multi-day outdoor routes.
Specifications
Frame Material
Aluminum alloy
Dimensions
See dimensions below
Dynamic load capacity
440lb
Static load capacity
1100lb
Surface coating treatment technology
Electrostatic Plated Coat
Weight
112lb
What's Included
No Extra Parts Needed — Everything Included
The OPENROAD Truck Cap comes with a complete mounting kit. No hidden costs, no extra purchases — just unpack, install, and go.
- Front doorframe*1
- Rear door frame*1
- Left doorframe*1
- Right door frame*1
- Roof plate*1
- Luggage rack*2
- Fixed bottom plate*2
- M8 Bolt Short*44
- M8 Bolt Long *8
- M8 Nut*44
- M6 Nut*14
- Key*8
- T-Slot Block*8
- L-Shape Bracket *8
- Gasket*2
- 3 colour light *1
Before You Order
Questions customers usually ask before checkout.
Use this final block to remove purchase doubts about fitment, package choice, roof mounting, and daily use.
Will this fit my 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma 5ft short bed?
Yes. This product page is for Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 5ft short bed models. Please confirm your bed length before ordering.
Should I choose Cap Only or Cap + Crossbars?
Choose Cap Only for enclosed cargo protection. Choose Cap + Crossbars if you plan to carry rooftop tents, cargo boxes, recovery boards, or rack accessories.
Can I mount rooftop gear on it?
Yes, the crossbar package is designed for roof-mounted accessories. Always follow the listed load limits and secure all gear before driving.
Is it weatherproof?
The hard-shell design and seal strips help reduce rain, dust, and wind intrusion during normal use. Avoid high-pressure spraying directly at seals.
Ready to build your Tacoma setup?
Confirm fitment, choose your package, and complete checkout above.
Choose Package
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 250 reviews.
This cap is awesome! I’m loving it. I’ve had it on a few weeks now, and It’s well built, very clean looking and fits my Gladiator perfectly. Finally my stuff won’t get rained, snowed on, or dusty any more; which for sure will save me tons of money down the road. I’m really loving the shape of this thing and it’s super strong. I currently have the 270 awning, and the quick open RTT from Openroad on there and it holds everything perfectly. This cap in my opinion is very comparable for its price!
I recently switched from a bed rack to the OpenRoad bed cap and couldn’t be happier. I transport adoptable dogs and like to turn my transport runs into camping trips. With this cap, I can keep all my gear dry and clean in the bed, while the pups take the back seat. No leaks and no dust in the back. This bed cap has made my transports easier and safer as I no longer have to pile my bedding and clothes in the passenger seat.
It went together very nice. I didn't use the light it was to dim. I had some led lights I used.
Was okay to put together, had 3 friends help set it on the gladiator, went smooth
It was fairly easy to put together. However lots of key points either not covered in the instructions (orientation of roof rails, mounting brackets for my truck, f150) or the instructions use different terms for the same term (there was a whole section about glueing the front & rear panels…. But no glue in the parts list. You meant caulk / sealant). Also I would hold off the bolt tightening until the cap is on the truck and properly attached. It was a labor of love to get the brackets properly seated on the f 150 bed rails with the cap rigid. But all ivercomeable. The end result great and the quality awesome
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Ford F-150 (2021-2026) – 5.7ft Bed
Overall the cap has been exactly what I have been looking for. It feels very durable and fits perfectly. I did need 3 other people to help me place it on the bed. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a cap.
Great product
I have looked at many brands of top caps and decided to go with this one. Wasn’t too difficult to assemble and it looks amazing!!! Seems like very good quality, only time will tell.
I love the cap ! More pictures to come once I get more accessories 😁.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon (2023-2026) – 5ft Bed
Great looking, working and extremely well fitting truck cap. I couldn't be happier with the fit and finish. It's a heavy cap, but it's going to last forever. Well worth the money. Fast shipping was a bonus. Don't hesitate. If you're thinking of buying this cap, do it. You'll love it.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tacoma (2024-2026) – 6ft Bed
Has been working out great. Access from 3 sides is great for loading and unloading as a family. Couple scratches from shipping that I had to put some touchup paint on and a few bent corners that a small wrench could fix. Instructions could be a little better for which side is front and where to put the weather seals. The gladiator needs the front weather seals very specific to fit the length and reach the tail gate correctly. Supplied Tnuts to mount the cap to the mopar trail rail system are a little too tall and it clamps the nuts tight before it completely pulls the bracket snug to the rail.
It was perfect best addition to my truck yet
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tacoma (2024-2026) – 6ft Bed
Overall, the purchase and the truck cap are great. Assembly was pretty straight forward. There was one bent bracket, but it was easily straightened out. The bigger issue was missing hardware. I was missing one t-nut to attach to the bed rails, and several other bolts and washers. I had to make a run to the hardware store to get most of what I needed. I did contact support, and they were responsive. I have two recommendations for the company... 1. For the price paid for this, there should be no question that the necessary hardware is included. Double and triple check the parts list. 2. Offer an additional hardware mounting kit for attaching things to the outside and inside panels. I can't find any suitable hardware to mount a Rotopax that feels secure. I have traction boards mounted, but even those feel kinda flimsy. Dedicated hardware, even as an additional purchase would be great. I am glad I got it though. I'm very happy with it.
Awesome topper, put together without problems. Can't wait to use it's features.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon (2023-2026) – 5ft Bed
Everything I expected, it's high quality!
Though the design and overall appearance is what I wanted, it came with several bits damaged. Couple dents on the roof panel, few side panels came with damaged edges. Luckily I was able to straighten them out and get them to align with each other and obtain a proper seal.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for RAM 2500(2019-2026) – 6.4ft Bed
nice truck cap and the fit is perfect
I've been considering different types of caps for a while now. There are some nice, versatile soft-top options out there, but I ultimately decided I wanted something more secure. Because I'm using this cap for an overland setup, I didn't want anything super heavy. After looking at several aluminum caps, I settled on the OPENROAD. The cap is solid, weather-tight, and sharp. Took a couple of hours to assemble, but it's pretty straight forward. You'll need at least 3 people to lift in place. Interior mounting points secure the cap cleanly, without any protruding bolts / mounting plates, etc. The plates are welded into the cap, so you bolt them directly to the existing bed rails on the sides and in the front. It's a very neat set up and doesn't require a lot to remove the cap. The crossbars are a must if you're planning on a RTT. We opted for the soft tent and mounted it pretty easily. Overall, I'm happy with the design and build quality of this cap.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tacoma (2024-2026) – 6ft Bed
Great product. Shipping to my remote area was interesting. But it got there.
The cap has allowed me to bring all my tools and keep them dry. I can bring longer ladders because of the crossbars.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) – 5ft Bed
Great quality product, straight forward assembly. Shipping protection is a must!
So far the cap is amazing, I haven’t had any leaks once I got everything dialed in and sealed up. I only have one draw back the light bar button is not the greatest but I have it just hard wired into my truck so I push a button in the cab light comes on but other then that everything is great
The topper went to togther well even though there we 4 places of bent metal. I was able to fix those without hurting anything. The clamps on the side don't seem to work well and are a place to catch on clothing when inside. I replaced those clamps with ones I have used on previous truck. I think you should instruct the sealer to be put in between the metals when it is assembled as well as using afterwards. I have one lock that is not functioning and needs work. I would also change the plastic lock tabs in the other direction. Overall the topper is a vast improvement over the fiberglass on the last truck and it looks great. You have a very good product with just a few updates to make it even better.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for RAM 2500(2019-2026) – 6.4ft Bed
Very well package, high-quality material, finishes, outstanding, easy to put together and very strong. I’ve stood on top of it multiple times and I’m 225 pounds.
My name is Gus from Tucson, Arizona. My wife and I are empty nesters and and we are venturing back into the camping world. We both grew up camping and raised three wonderful kids pulling a trailer on some memorable adventures. Now , it was our time to venture out again but this time we’re going overland . I was really excited to see my truck cap being delivered. I got to work right away. It was well packaged and was delivered with no damage . I assembled the entire cap by myself in under and hour. Every bolt hole lined up no problem . I threw my tent on top and it was complete. Thank you Openroad, let’s go camping .
Love the look of it and style. Easy to assemble.
Love the topper. The only dislike was that the lock covers face the front allowing them to potentially catch wind and flap. I found they were easily turned around.
The overall assembly was fairly straightforward. Alignment of the 270 took a little bit to figure out where it needed to land in order to clear the back window. But once all installed worked perfectly, we had a big family camping trip and even had space to be under during a rainstorm with a 270 that’s still allowed us to eat and hang out as a family.
We still have to install third brake light. But Love this camper top!! Directions were clear and thorough. Would have liked a few more tips on how to thread the electrical wiring from third brake light through the truck bed to the rear light. But love how easy it was to assemble and install!
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) – 5ft Bed
All products arrived in great condition. Easy to assemble and install. Really like the look!
Nice addition to the truck. Great fit. Everything is tight and waterproof. Couldn't be more happy
Went together easily, very happy with the purchase.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for RAM 2500(2019-2026) – 6.4ft Bed
Order my cap June 28 2026 shipped very quickly.I messed up my shipping address tried to reach customer service by phone, nope so I emailed them with my correction no response tried again nothing, but I did get the topper just would have to nice to get a confirmation email of the correction. The topper is well built, just one problem drivers side door front latch won’t release without helping with a screwdriver try releasing tension but no luck. Plus the door itself doesn’t set evenly from side to side that’s why the front needs more tension, even with the door open the latch doesn’t work properly.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) – 5ft Bed
The install had some hiccups. Not all the pieces came together nicely, I had to heat up some joints, and bend them to get the pieces to fit together. Also one of the bolts on the rails broke off and I had to drill a hole through it secure it. The directions are incorrect on connecting the brake light to a Ford F150. You cannot use the rear brake light to tap into, there is a special connection from the engine bay that is designated for a cap rear break light. So I needed to purchase additional wire to make that happen. The directions book could use some better directions as to what bolts and nuts go where, it isn't clear and their are not any descriptions of what bolts to use.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Ford F-150 (2021-2026) – 5.7ft Bed
Was an easy install. Instructions were good third brake light was easy installed as well. This one out and bought an extra slice so I didn’t have to cut into the wiring. Still trying to figure out the cab lighting. Not sure how I wanna place it and if I’m gonna add other lights, but all in all wonderful experience
Easy to put together had no problems no leaks
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon (2023-2026) – 5ft Bed
Great truck cap. Love this! High quality and easy to assemble with a friend. I would buy this again and the fit and seal is perfect.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tacoma (2024-2026) – 6ft Bed
Love this top. Rugged and sturdy but light. Waiting on the bins to get back in stock to get have it delivered.. local company charged me 275 to assemble and install on my truck..
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon (2015-2022) – 5ft Bed
Great addition to my build. Me and my buddy had put together in 1 hour and son in laws help set it on my 2021 Gladiator.
Fit was perfect, easy installation, took two of us to lift but needed 3.
