This is a quick update on my Softopper post from two years ago. It’s quick because it’s been uneventful. My biggest concern was how it would hold up to the cold Minnesota winters. It has handled them flawlessly. The rear window is a little cloudier than it was when new, but that might be because I rarely ever clean my truck. It seriously is in like-new condition.
It’s been through rain storms, hail, ice, snow, and actual temperatures from 100 above to negative 20. Installation was easy. Setup and takedown takes just a few minutes. Completely removing requires only pulling a couple pins. I am completely satisfied with the Softopper.
The recommendation is to avoid sharp bends of the material when it’s below 50 or 40 degrees Fahrenheit. I was worried because, in Minnesota, we can go months without breaking above freezing. My strategy has been to set up the topper in November and leave it up through the winter. I didn’t avoid using the rear door, but I was careful when bending it. It gave me no trouble.
Monkey with Chainsaw 
Did your rear windshield of your truck ice up at all with the Softopper on? Seems like it would make it difficult to scrape ice off it.
Snow would get in there but sort it’s way out pretty quick. I never noticed it being much of an issue, but the topper itself really limits visibility (as any topper would). The rear window get dirty over time, making it pretty hard to see out of. Cleaning helps, but it dirties again pretty fast. You get really good at using side view mirrors. And a backup camera is a must for me.