A BETTER BED COVER

Installing SmartCap's Modular Truck Cap System on a Third-Gen Tacoma

- JOHN MATA JR.

Camper shells, toppers, caps, or covers—the terms are used interchangeably. Call them what you will, but one thing is certain— there's no shortage of these truck bed accessories on the market. After a bit of research, however, it became clear that not all bed covers are built the same. Fiberglass truck bed shells have been a staple in the scene for decades but as trends change, manufacturers do what they can to stay on the cusp of evolving consumer demands. Enter SmartCap—a company with its design and manufacturing center located in the wilderness of Durban, South Africa. SmartCap created the world’s first stainless steel modular truck cap system that is a true product of its environment. This cap was designed and tested in harsh outdoor conditions to withstand abuse from the elements and daily use, and can now be shipped to your door and assembled at home!