Description
Truck owners struggle to choose between a low-profile tonneau cover for daily highway driving and a tall enclosed topper for hauling dry camping gear. The FAS-TOP Gladiator Topper Tonneau Cover combines a retractable waterproof soft cap and an integrated roll-up tonneau cover on five-foot Jeep Gladiator beds. Drivers deploy the tall soft shell in minutes or collapse it into a tonneau cover roll. Cold sub-zero temperatures stiffen the vinyl fabric during conversion.
Key Features of FAS-TOP Gladiator
Jeep Gladiator owners buy FAS-TOP Topper Tonneau Cover systems to transition between open-bed utility and enclosed cargo hauling in seconds. Compare commercial convertible truck topper pricing to upgrade your off-road overland storage capabilities.
- Dual-function convertible design integrates a full-height collapsible soft truck topper with a flush-mount roll-up tonneau cover.
- Marine-grade heavy-duty sailcloth vinyl fabric resists ultraviolet ray degradation, mildew, and continuous heavy downpours.
- Lightweight aircraft aluminum collapsible framework folds forward against the cab without requiring complete removal.
- Clamp-on bed rail mounting hardware installs flush onto Jeep Gladiator trail rails without drilling into sheet metal.
- Heavy-duty commercial zippers and industrial hook-and-loop closures seal window panels against high-speed highway wind.
- Roll-up rear window and side panels allow clear ventilation and unhindered access to bed gear from sides.
Heavy-duty multi-ply sailcloth vinyl forms the weatherproof outer fabric shell, reinforced with high-tenacity polyester threads along all seams. The folding internal skeletal frame utilizes lightweight 6063-T6 aluminum tubing, anodized black to match Jeep factory trim. Continuous clamp-on side tracks fasten to the Gladiator utility rail system using high-tensile steel mounting clamps. Engineered specifically for 2020 through 2024 five-foot Jeep Gladiator beds, the entire convertible assembly weighs 48 lbs, preserving payload capacity.
Highway Wind Shear Bench Limits
Aerodynamic wind tunnel testing proves the soft topper maintains structural frame shape without excessive fabric fluttering at seventy-five miles per hour. Environmental water chamber trials verify sealed overlapping seams prevent moisture intrusion under forty-PSI water spray simulating severe highway storms. Heavy-duty nylon coil zippers cycle through five thousand open-shut repetitions without tooth separation. Structural clamp hardware resists two hundred fifty pounds of upward wind uplift force along bed rails.
Jeep Gladiator Negative Selection Filter
The internal framework folds forward against the cab within two minutes, allowing tall cargo hauling without removing the base rails. Do not purchase this soft topper for full-size pickups, mid-size trucks with bed lengths over five feet, or mounting heavy rooftop tents directly on the soft fabric frame.
- Treat vinyl fabric with UV protectant spray every six months to prevent cold-weather stiffness.
- Clean dirt out of side rail zipper tracks with a soft nylon brush before rolling up side windows.
Factory Warranty Crate Inclusions
FAS-TOP covers this topper and tonneau combination with a 1-Year limited manufacturer warranty against material defects, seam separation, and frame breakage. The shipment crate includes one complete soft topper assembly, roll-up tonneau cover, aluminum frame bows, bed rail clamps, and installation manual.