Topo Toppers

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What is Topo Toppers?
Topo Toppers precision-fabricates aluminum pop-top truck toppers in Ventura, California. The Mesa wedge starts at $7,450, the Badlander full pop-top at $8,950, and the flared Rincon at $10,600, all with manufacturer-backed 2-year warranties.
About Topo Toppers
Topo Toppers was founded in Southern California with a single focus: build aluminum pop-top truck toppers that are precision-fabricated in-house, weather-tight, and honest enough to live on your truck full time without apology. Every shell is manufactured, designed, and assembled at their Ventura, California facility using TIG-welded 5052 aluminum, stainless hardware throughout, and marine-grade tent fabric rated to handle UV, abrasion, and -40 F cold crack conditions. The result is a lineup that has earned recognition from Outside Magazine as the 2023 Best Minimalistic Camper For Trucks and consistent praise from long-term owners on Tacoma World, Rokslide, and Expedition Portal for build quality and watertight performance in rain and snow.
Three distinct models let you match the shell to your use case without paying for more than you need. The Mesa is Topo's lightweight wedge entry point, built for buyers who want fast deployment and a minimal weight penalty. The Badlander steps up to a double pop-top design that gives a full partner-friendly sleeping width and a permanent pass-through so you can stand at the tailgate. The Rincon takes the same double pop-top concept and adds flared vertical sidewalls to nearly double the sleeping width of the Badlander, creating a camper that genuinely competes with slide-in interior room at a fraction of the weight. All three ship with 3 or 4-inch dual-density mattresses and carry a two-year limited warranty on all serviceable parts.
Key Features
- All three models precision-fabricated and assembled in-house in Ventura, California using TIG-welded 5052 aluminum and stainless hardware
- Marine-grade 9 oz acrylic-coated polyester tent fabric rated to -40 F cold crack, 1,500-hour UV, and 90+ spray
- Three distinct roof types cover wedge, standard full pop-top, and flared full pop-top in a single brand lineup
- Outside Magazine 2023 Best Minimalistic Camper For Trucks; consistently watertight in owner reports across rain and snow
- 2-year warranty on all serviceable parts; parts available direct from Ventura
Models & Specs

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Mesa
Topo's wedge-style entry model, built from TIG-welded 5052 aluminum with marine-grade acrylic polyester fabric, giving a 50-52 x 80-inch sleeping platform at the lightest weight in the lineup.

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Badlander
A double pop-top with full standing height and a 50-52 x 80-inch sleeping platform, striking the balance between the Mesa's low weight and the Rincon's maximum interior volume.

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Rincon
Topo's flagship full pop-top with flared vertical sidewalls that expand sleeping width to 64 inches on mid-size and 72 inches on full-size trucks, the widest platform in the pop-top topper category.
Specs
Pricing
- Starting price (mid-size)
- 7,450 USD
- Starting price (full-size)
- 7,950 USD
Build
- Roof type
- Wedge pop-top
- Mattress
- 3-inch dual density modular
- Shell material
- 1/8-inch laser-cut 5052 aluminum, TIG-welded
- Tent fabric
- 9 oz acrylic-coated polyester
- Fabric cold crack rating
- -40 F
- Fabric UV rating
- 1,500 hr
- Hardware
- Stainless throughout, USA-made Trim-Lok gaskets
- Warranty
- 2-year limited on all serviceable parts
- Country of manufacture
- USA (Ventura, CA)
Weight
- Weight range
- 250-350 lb
Dimensions
- Sleeping platform
- 50-52 x 80 in
- Pass-through (short beds)
- 22 in
- Pass-through (long beds)
- 28 in
Specs
Pricing
- Starting price (mid-size)
- 8,950 USD
- Starting price (full-size)
- 9,950 USD
Build
- Roof type
- Full pop-top, double pop with vertical walls
- Mattress
- 3-inch dual density
- Windows
- 4 sidewall tent windows with bug mesh, vinyl inserts, and privacy covers; front and rear fixed acrylic
- Tailgate lock
- Keyed
- Finish
- Powder-coated
- Interior
- Molle support panels; removable/slideable bed panels
- Warranty
- 2-year limited on all serviceable parts
- Country of manufacture
- USA (Ventura, CA)
Weight
- Weight range
- 325-425 lb
Dimensions
- Sleeping platform (mid-size)
- 50 x 80 in
- Sleeping platform (full-size)
- 52 x 80 in
Specs
Pricing
- Starting price (mid-size)
- 10,600 USD
- Starting price (full-size)
- 11,100 USD
Build
- Roof type
- Full pop-top, double pop with flared vertical walls
- Mattress
- 4-inch dual density in three sections
- Windows
- 4 tent windows with bug mesh and removable vinyl inserts; fixed cab and tailgate window
- Interior
- Structural roof support panels with integrated MOLLE; 2 removable bed panels
- Warranty
- 2-year limited on all serviceable parts
- Country of manufacture
- USA (Ventura, CA)
Weight
- Weight range
- 450-550 lb
Dimensions
- Sleeping platform (mid-size)
- 64 x 80 in
- Sleeping platform (full-size)
- 72 x 80 in
- Bed-to-ceiling height
- 36 in
- Pass-through (bed deployed)
- 28 in
Review Videos
Contact
Address
1560 Eastman Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
Southwest
Phone
805-393-6125Pros & Cons
Pros
- Genuine in-house manufacturing in Ventura, CA with TIG-welded aluminum and stainless fasteners throughout
- Marine-grade tent fabric with documented specs (UV rating, cold crack, hydrostatic) rather than vague marketing claims
- Three model tiers spanning $7,450 to $11,100 let buyers match weight, sleeping width, and budget precisely
- Owner reviews consistently report watertight performance in sustained rain and snow with zero seal failures on the pop-top walls
- Rincon's flared vertical walls deliver a 72-inch full-size sleeping width, the widest in the pop-top topper category
- Recognized by Outside Magazine (2023) and well-documented on Rokslide, Tacoma World, and Expedition Portal owner threads
Cons
- Availability windows (August 2026 at time of writing) mean long lead times between order and installation
- Installation locations currently limited to California and Colorado, adding logistics cost for buyers elsewhere
- The Rincon at 450-550 lbs approaches the upper payload limit of mid-size trucks and requires payload verification before ordering
- No factory options for insulation, electrical, or heating systems; buyers integrate aftermarket solutions post-purchase
- Standard windows are fully open or closed with no intermediate awning position, a limitation owners on Tacoma World have noted
- Condensation management is required in cold conditions as with any canvas pop-top, and no insulation liner is included at base price



