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
Fitment First
Confirm the fit before anything else.
For rooftop tents or roof-mounted accessories, choose the package with crossbars.
Vehicle
Toyota Tacoma
Year Range
2016–2023
Bed Length
5ft Short Bed
Material
Aluminum Alloy
Options
Cap Only / Cap + Crossbars
Why Choose This Truck Cap
Three reasons Tacoma owners upgrade from an open bed.
1
Protect Valuable Gear
Turn the open truck bed into a lockable hard-shell space for tools, recovery gear, camp boxes, and daily cargo.
2
Access Gear Faster
Side and rear access let you reach stored items without unloading the whole bed or climbing inside.
3
Build Your Setup
Add crossbars, a storage box, rooftop tent, awning, or rack accessories as your outdoor system grows.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 214 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.
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.
I ordered this topper, crossbars and shelf for the driverside of my gladiator. 100% love my setup now. The quality and fitment were great. Assembled and Installed everything flawlessly on my jeep. Make sure you have a few guys to help drop the topper on your bed because you don't want to scratch your bedside from trying to do it by yourself. i did get some extra black sealant and sealed everything from the inside as I assembled it. I also used the supplied sealant in the kit to seal the outside seams once everything was finished. Lots of compliments so far!
Needed more room than just 5ft of bed space when camping in northern Michigan. This worked, everything stays dry and we literally doubled what we can carry. Before assembly I used the tube of sealant on all mating surfaces. I did this when the temperature was about 85 deg, even at that temp I had plenty of time to assemble. I installed a hoist on three of the joists in my building, brought it down nice and slow, very smooth. I like it, the pictures were after I took it for a test run to see if it rattled or made weird noises, it didn't.
When layed out on floor it all looks good.sides went to roof good,but the front panel had a section of bent flange that had to be straightened. Rear panel had a few holes that were hard to get bolts through.when on the truck i opened the right wing door and discovered all 4 piston mounts were bent,some not as bad as others but all had to be fixed.the box had no damage so if i had to guess the damage parts left your warehouse this way.for this i gave 4 stars.
Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023 6ft Bed Aluminum Truck Cap | OPENROAD
Mounting tabs did not line up properly. Drilled and through bolted into the bed rail. Worked great. Being aluminum is nice that it isn’t too heavy and was easy to bang out the couple dents it received in shipping.
Great bed cap.
AWESOME truck cap! I have shared a video of the installation and weatherproof test on my YouTube channel (AK ExploreMore). The item arrived well packaged, installation was super easy, and the truck cap looks and feel solid. I am so excited to use this on my upcoming adventures. It gives me more cargo space (height wise) than my tonneau cover. I will be putting my rooftop tent on top of the cap. It is very nice to be able to access gears from the side/rear window openings. Tapping the third brake light was super easy as well on the 2025 Nissan Frontier (I show that on my video). Please be aware that the cap itself is pretty much 100% weatherproof when sealed properly with the provided silicone or DAP. The only part that might let water in is the truck bed itself, like the gaps/holes on the truck bed walls, or where the cap rest on the side rails, or your tailgate area. You can see more of that in my video. Long story short- this new in the market Openroad truck cap for the 22-26 Frontier is absolutely awesome!
Pretty straight forward with the installation.... was shocked just how much I liked it and the way it looks on the tundra!! not ur typical boring truck cap. Its rugged and gives the build a Madd maxx vibe!! Great job openroad4wd!!!
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tundra (2014-2021) – 5.5ft Bed
Awesome product! Well built.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon (2023-2026) – 5ft Bed
Im very happy with the bed cap truck its looks awesome, its give another different look to my Mojave, but the product came with some imperfections that I was able to fixed with out compromising the solid structure of the products, 1st the panel goes to the rear window came with 2 corners bends on the corner i was able to fixedwith a mallet , else welding was a little bit cracked, 2nd a small scratch on the outside of the cap , 3rd one key lock doesn't lock at all I think need adjustment I would try and fixed but other then that assembling was pretty straightforward with the manual of installation
Seems to well for the Nissan Frontier Pro 4x 2023 model. A little bit of water gets in but that simply an installation error on my part. Otherwise 8/10.
I bought my Truck Cap a month ago. I finally got it out at the Outer Banks in Corrola, NC. So far, I love it!!! Came packaged very well. I was worried about shipping because it came ground. Everything was accounted for with zero damage. I had planned to take to a buddy's house to put together but I could not wait. I was able to put it together with no issues by myself. The only issue I had was connecting the Third Brake light that was included. I ended up finding a good wire diagram online and got it hooked up with no issues. We are planning more beach trips and some trips to the moutains in the years to come!! Thank you!!
Easy to assemble, great looks and solid cap. I feel safer with my gear in the back is secure. Assembled it myself but took a helping hand to lift into position. Shipping was on time and all parts were included. Overall Im very impressed and the best part is my friends are envious. I've been checking out the awning and wouldn't hesitate to order from them again. Matt
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) – 5ft Bed
Overall I'm pleasantly surprised with the quality and fit of the cap. That said there are a few minor details that kept me from rating at five stars. One some of the instructions could have been clearer. Two there's no way to secure wiring for the brake light or the cargo light and there was no wiring connector for the cargo light or I could have hooked that up at the same time I did the brake light. Sealant could have been added during the assembly and ended up being neater but could have also resulted in a mess while building so. I wish the cat facing window was able to open. Not a deal breaker
Fantastic bed cap plus it looks even better! Quality materials and install was straight forward. Came with weather stripping and silicon caulk to seal from the elements better. Glass is high quality tempered glass and the third brake light is nice and bright. Can’t wait to add some of the other accessories available to it. If you are on the fence just get it, you will not get a better bed cap for the money. 10 out of 10 highly recommended. Thanks OpenRoad!!!
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon (2023-2026) – 5ft Bed
I love everything about it. Do recommend 100%
Toyota Tacoma 2024-2026 5ft Bed Aluminum Truck Cap | OPENROAD
It’s actually a very good shell. Packed amazingly well, but it still had a couple of bent panels but I could fix that. The only reason why I’m giving you a four is because the hardware to mount it. The vehicle was missing, but the washer were there other than that it’s great.
Pretty easy to put together came with the right amount of caulking too so that was a bonus hold up pretty well too went camping and had no problems besides me accidentally ripping the weather stripping on the rear hatch
I paid full price instead of getting the sale price and it arrived with damage that I had to repair before I could assemble it. I talked to a customer service rep and was offered a partial refund of some sort that I haven't received yet. I'm also not sure about the fit. The rear door seems to be really tight, I have to open the tailgate and cap door art the same time because I feel like the seal on the cap door will get damaged if I don't..... I'm open to any support or suggestions to fix the issue.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for RAM 2500(2019-2026) – 6.4ft Bed
Service and delivery were good.
Amazing space, great project, love this cap.
I received item. A few days (June 9) after ordering it, i ordered the driver side compartment. Ive had to leave messages numerous times to get any reply. I finally got a reply back, telling me storage compartment will finally be arriving July 10! A half a week TOO LATE for my trip im going on. As for the 'topper' I received it wasn't hard to put together but instructions need some work on them! Overall I'll give it a 7 out of 10 as one thing folks need to realize, when it's warm, inside it will be HOT! If you are inside it and someone latches from outside... YOU ARE STUCK INSIDE, NO way OUT!!! There are better ones out there for not much more money!! It IS well built though! Greg S.
OPENROAD Aluminum Truck Cap for Toyota Tundra (2014-2021) – 5.5ft Bed
Communication was really bad. Delivery time horrible. I'm still waiting for the box which I ordered 3 weeks ago Instead of said out of stock . It said aluminum this cap is not aluminum you need 4 people to put it is almost 300 pounds Is cheap metal. Don't make this mistake just get a different cap, smarpcap, or other brands . This is false advertising . I don’t think is is worth $2700
Took a while to get here, but worth the wait. Now waiting on my toolbox for the driver side
Assembly was easy. Used an overhead hoist to lower cap into place. Fits well.
I very much like the cap it seems to be well made and functional. It would be nice to have only one latch per door but I'm getting used to it. Other than the unresolved shipping damage the assembly of the cap itself went well as there was numerous online videos for this part. The problem was the included instructions for fitment to my specific truck were lacking to say the least and there was no videos for mounting on a 2025 F150 if you're installing on a Tacoma, Gladiator or Ram you're in good shape (I would assume videos would be available for the number one selling vehicle in the US but what do I know), I was able to figure it out but I'm not 100% happy with the mounting method and poor installation instructions. There are a bunch of clips and hardware included for what I assume is the middle of the cap, from what I can tell these are too long to use for this purpose, I bought some cap clamps to use in the middle on each side. Scrap the instructions for hooking up the 3rd brake light, on late model Fords there's an OEM wire to power the brake light under the airbox in the engine bay (there's numerous YouTube videos available on this), you'll have to extend it to the back of the truck, but it works well with no flashing and/or turn signal issues. I haven't installed the included 3 color light as my truck has in bed lighting. In addition it took 3 months longer to get the crossbars and none of this was disclosed at time of purchase. All in all I'm happy with this cap but I expected more from Open Road, their customer service was always responsive to emails but never really resolved any of my issues. If I did it again I would simply buy this directly from the Alibaba vendors and save 1/2 the cost. I assumed having a USA based supplier would be better but I'm not sure it really added anything to the purchase other than cost.
