RSI Smart Cap

I’ve driven twice in the past week in some strong storms-40-60mph gusts with heavy heavy rain. Bone dry inside. Not one drop. Beats my former fiberglass Leer by a country mile.

 

Hi everyone. Great thread. I’m close to pulling trigger on double cab version SmartCap for 2021 TRD pro MGM. Should be a great look with everything blacked out.

Question that several have asked but no direct responses (unless I missed). Could someone measure from base of a double cab (Evo Sport) SmartCap to top of cap (not including any racking) and share?

Context is that I’m considering installing an UpTop Alpha EX Rack on the SmartCap and want to understand if it would be level with the Alpha Double Cap Rack on my Tundra cab. I guess the basic question is how close to flush is the topper with the truck roof?

Many thanks!! A tad time sensitive if someone has a spare minute.

 

I responded to your PM; just call me and I’ll get you the measurements you want (easier than interpreting intent on a message forum)

 

@AK 6.7PSD Replacement FTW, thanks a million for answering all our questions buddy!

 

Those are pretty cool

 

Very happy except I did not get the Harness for the Brake light. I have a call into RSI.

 

That is a beautiful truck! I ordered my SmartCap on Saturday and it arrives tomorrow. Hope to self-install sounds like inventory getting tight, except availability for “less popular” DCs.

 

I got mine in 5 days. The manufacture date was January 2020, so it was warehoused for a year. It was a pretty good assembly. The video was great but the written instructions helped dramatically because they had the inch-lbs torque specs. I did not have a foot-lbs torque wrench that went that low.

 

Ok boys, one side to go, all by my lonesome.

 

I look forward to seeing a picture of it on. The black on MGM pro should look great.

 

Last of the V8 — You were right on the clamps. Luckily my rails were put on after the spray-on bed liner. Also, Rick Weber indicated that they are working on clamps for the Tundra that integrate with the rails, so down the road I can put them back on and go that route if I want. Will definitely post some picks.

 

You were supposed to get some friends! Would love to see how it looks installed...

 

Definitely need friends now. They are scheduled to show up 2:30pm Friday. Lift first, drink after.

 

thats definitely the appropriate order of battle—what could go wrong!?

 

Thankfully, nothing went wrong! New lid on tight.

 

Congrats. That is a good-looking truck. Glad the cap worked out.

 

Thanks V8. Killing me not to have my sliders and they will be helpful accessing bed through cap sides. Good things come to those.....

 

Looks like a million! Now let’s see the full-length rack!

 

Which model number did you buy 1301? The website I saw yesterday showed 1301 for crew max but now it’s showing 1300. I ordered one last night for my Crewmax 5.5’ bed.

 

Yes, 1301. I really like it. My only wish so far is that it was 2-3 longer so flush with outside of tailgate. It stops short. At first I was worried about weight support until I realized the front rail and side rails are primary for that. It’s clearly not manufactured custom to a Tundra DC bed unless they intentionally want 1/2 of play side to side with the lip and 2-3” short of flush with gate (which may facilitate opening). To be clear, I don’t anticipate movement with the clamps torqued down.

 

I concur—the RSI is not a custom cap in the sense that Leer & ARE are custom to the model/bed, etc. they are sized to “fit,” and fit they do. My Leer was a custom fit to my Tundra and on the outside it looked great; it leaked like a screen door. These RSI caps are way tougher (stainless vs. fiberglass), support greater weight (700lbs static) and are truly weathertight and dust-proof. I couldn’t be happier with mine.

 

100% agree. Hey, while on the topic, let me know if come up with any unique mods. I don’t need the Smart Table that hangs from the ceiling, so I’m thinking about those 8 rivnuts or whatever you call the theaded holes in the ceiling.

I think they are M5, thus picking up some M5 Male To M6 Female Hex Thread Adapters which will in turn fit M6 Eye Bolts, both in Black Oxide to match. If I’m right, would be pretty easy to use rope up there to hold stuff, or even drop a shelf.

 

I am going to be using those to hang my rod-holders and a couple of net storage bags. I have to be careful with my payload, as I will have 500 lbs of tongue weight with my trailer.

 

Keep the ideas coming, or pm me. I’m a banker (ex-banker) so not as mechanically inclined as I’d like to be!

 

Thanks!
I can live with some mismatch as long as it is secure. Great news. We love the design.

 

You have a double cab? I have a crew max so might have the wrong one ordered. I’m going to chat with the site I bought it from as they said it would fit a 5’5” bed.

 

My DC was labeled 1301-mb. That may be the difference.

 

Took the bait. Mine is on backorder...6-7 weeks . But should look and work great when it arrives.