RSI SmartCap

RSI SmartCap: The World's First Modular Stainless Steel Truck Bed Cap

The RSI SmartCap is not a traditional fiberglass truck cap. It's a forged, automotive-grade stainless steel modular system that was designed in South Africa to handle the kind of daily abuse that cracks fiberglass shells in a season. Where a traditional fiberglass cap gives you a weatherproof box and nothing else, the RSI Smart Cap gives you a 5-piece modular platform that integrates with rooftop tents, drawer systems, kitchen bins, load bars, and a full ecosystem of accessories — all built to withstand extreme on-road and off-road conditions from the job site to the backcountry.

At Off Road Tents, we carry the full RSI SmartCap lineup — the SmartCap EVOa Adventure for overlanders, the SmartCap EVO Sport for daily drivers and weekend warriors, the EVOd Defender for maximum security, and the EVOc Commercial for work trucks. We stock models for Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra, Ford F150, Ford F250, Jeep Gladiator, RAM 1500, RAM 2500, Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Sierra, and GMC Canyon. Every SmartCap ships free and is backed by RSI's 3-year comprehensive warranty on all parts and workmanship.

This page covers every RSI SmartCap model we carry, the full accessories lineup, vehicle fitment across every truck, the specs that matter (weight, dimensions, load ratings), and how the SmartCap compares to a traditional fiberglass camper shell. Whether you're building an overlanding rig on your Tacoma, adding secure storage to your Gladiator, or turning your F150 into an expedition vehicle, this is the only truck cap system forged to handle all the adventure — and then some. You might hear people refer to it as the SmartCap RSI, RSI SmartCap camper shell, Smart Cap camper shell, or Smart Cap adventure system — whatever you call it, this is the good quality modular platform that's earned 9 Global Media Awards and become the SmartCap camper shell of choice for overlanders across the country.

RSI SmartCap Model Lineup

RSI builds four distinct SmartCap models. Each one shares the same forged stainless steel construction, the same 330 lb dynamic / 770 lb static load rating, the same weatherproof 5-piece modular assembly, and the same 3-year warranty. The difference is in the side doors, security level, and intended use case.

⭐ OVERLANDER'S PICK

RSI SmartCap EVOa Adventure

Fits: Tacoma, Tundra, F150/F250, Gladiator, RAM 1500/2500, Silverado, Colorado, Sierra, Canyon

Price: From $4,395

Side Doors: Double-walled stainless steel Gullwing doors with integrated MOLLE panels

The RSI SmartCap EVOa Adventure is the flagship model built for extreme on-road and off-road use. The double-walled stainless steel Gullwing side doors with interior MOLLE panels set this apart from every other truck cap on the market. Mount gear directly to the inside of your doors — lights, tools, pouches, first aid kits — and access everything through openings that are 17% taller than the average side window on a traditional fiberglass canopy. The 5-piece modular stainless steel design assembles in under 1 hour and installs on your truck bed in 15 minutes with no drilling. The SmartCap EVOa Adventure is what you choose when your rig needs to handle rough terrain, protect your cargo in torrential rain and snow, and still carry 770 lbs of gear on top when parked. This is the RSI SmartCap adventure model that overlanders across the country trust for serious expedition builds.

Standout features: Double-walled Gullwing doors with MOLLE panels • 2020 SEMA Award winner for Best New Exterior Accessory Product (runner-up) • 330 lb dynamic / 770 lb static load • Positive pressure air vent • Integrated roof rails • No-drill install • 3-year warranty

Toyota → Gladiator → Ford → Chevrolet →

RSI SmartCap EVO Sport

Fits: Tacoma, Tundra, F150/F250, Gladiator, RAM 1500/2500/3500, Silverado, Colorado, Sierra, Canyon

Price: From $4,595

Side Doors: Gullwing windows with lockable latches

The RSI SmartCap EVO Sport is designed for truck owners who want the stainless steel durability and modular flexibility of the SmartCap system without the heavy-duty MOLLE door construction of the Adventure. The EVO Sport canopy features three lockable Gullwing windows — two on the sides and one on the rear — with the same 17% taller openings as the Adventure for easier cargo access. Forged from the same automotive-grade stainless steel, the EVO Sport holds the same 770 lbs when parked and 330 lbs when moving. It's the SmartCap for daily drivers who also adventure on weekends — sleek enough for the city, rugged enough for every off-road trail. The RSI SmartCap EVO Sport canopy is the model most customers choose for a balance of style, performance, and price.

Standout features: 3 lockable Gullwing windows • Stainless steel construction • 330 lb dynamic / 770 lb static load • Positive pressure air vent • Integrated roof rails • Matte black automotive paint • 3-year warranty

Toyota → RAM → Ford → Gladiator →

RSI SmartCap EVOd Defender

Fits: Tacoma, Tundra, F150/F250, Gladiator, RAM 1500, Silverado, Colorado, GMC

Price: From $3,295

Side Doors: Solid stainless steel panels (no windows)

The EVOd Defender is the strongest RSI SmartCap model and the one built for maximum cargo security. Every door and panel is solid stainless steel — no windows, no glass, no weak points for a smash-and-grab. Whatever the road or job site throws its way, the EVOd is built to take it — and then some. If you carry expensive tools, electronics, firearms, or recovery gear that you leave in the truck overnight, the Defender is the model that protects your investment. The solid panel construction also makes the Defender the most weather-sealed SmartCap in the lineup. Add the optional security screen for an extra layer of protection on the rear window opening. At the lowest price point in the SmartCap range, the EVOd Defender delivers the core SmartCap experience — forged steel, modular design, 770 lb static load — without the premium door features of the Adventure or Sport.

Standout features: All-stainless-steel solid panels • Maximum theft protection • Lowest SmartCap price point • 330 lb dynamic / 770 lb static load • Matte black automotive paint • 3-year warranty

Toyota → RAM → Gladiator → GMC →

RSI SmartCap EVOc Commercial

Fits: Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, RAM 1500/2500/3500, Jeep Gladiator

Price: From $3,895

Side Doors: Reinforced commercial-grade panels with security screen option

The EVOc Commercial is the work truck model. Built with a reinforced roof capable of handling heavy commercial loads, the EVOc is designed for contractors, tradespeople, and fleet operators who need a truck cap that can take daily abuse on the job site without cracking, fading, or warping like a traditional fiberglass shell will over time. The modular rack system handles ladders, pipe, lumber, and commercial equipment. Combined with RSI's drawer and bin accessories, the EVOc transforms a pickup bed into an organized mobile workshop. Same forged stainless steel construction. Same 770 lbs when parked. Same 3-year warranty. Built for work, not just weekends.

Standout features: Reinforced commercial roof • Modular rack system for trade equipment • Security screen option • 330 lb dynamic / 770 lb static load • 3-year warranty

Toyota → Chevrolet → RAM → Ford →

RSI SmartCap vs Traditional Fiberglass Caps

This is the question every truck owner asks before investing in an RSI Smart Cap: why pay $3,000–$5,000 for a SmartCap when a traditional fiberglass cap costs $1,500–$2,500? The answer comes down to what you're actually getting.

A traditional fiberglass truck cap is a single-piece shell. It keeps rain off your cargo and locks your tailgate. That's about it. Drop something on a fiberglass cap and it cracks. Drive rough terrain and the fiberglass flexes, eventually developing stress fractures. Over time, UV exposure fades the gel coat, and paint matching your truck becomes a losing battle. A fiberglass cap is a weather cover. The SmartCap is a modular system. Some truck owners search for the SmartCap as an RSI canopy, SmartCap canopy, or SmartCap topper — but it's more accurate to call it a complete SmartCap truck bed platform. Unlike traditional steel truck caps that are welded into rigid one-piece shells, the SmartCap's 5-piece design handles the twist and flex of off-road driving without cracking.

The RSI SmartCap is forged from automotive-grade stainless steel — the same grade of steel used in vehicle frames. It doesn't crack on impact. It doesn't fade in UV. It doesn't develop stress fractures from rough terrain. The 5-piece modular design means you can remove individual panels for service or customization without taking the entire cap off your truck. The integrated roof rails accept any roof rack system, rsi smartcap load bars, or rooftop tents without aftermarket drilling. And the SmartCap accessories ecosystem — kitchen bins, drawer bins, MOLLE panels, tables, LED lights — turns the cap into a genuinely customizable platform that grows with your build. No fiberglass cap offers this.

The SmartCap costs more upfront, but it's a fundamentally different product. A fiberglass cap is a commodity accessory. The RSI SmartCap is a build platform — one that multiple SEMA Award-winning designs have been built on. RSI has won 9 Global Media Awards, more than any other product in its category. The RSI SmartCap EVO Adventure took the 2020 SEMA Award for Best New Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product, and was the runner up for Best New Exterior Accessory Product that same year. That kind of industry recognition comes from genuine engineering — automotive grade stainless steel forged to withstand extreme on road and off-road conditions — not marketing.

Vehicle Fitment Guide

RSI designs each SmartCap to the manufacturer's approved fitment guidelines — precision-cut for your specific truck's bed dimensions, cab style, and mounting points. Here's what's available by vehicle.

Prices and availability vary by truck year, generation, and bed length. Some models are built to order with lead times that can range from a few weeks to several months. Call us at 844-200-3979 to confirm stock, lead times, and exact pricing for your specific vehicle before placing your order.

SmartCap Model Comparison

All four SmartCap models share the same core engineering. Here's where they differ.

RSI SmartCap Accessories

This is where the SmartCap system separates from every other truck cap in the world. RSI's Smart Accessories ecosystem lets you build and organize your truck bed exactly how you want it — drop in a drawer bin for tool storage, slot in the RSI SmartCap kitchen for cooking at camp, bolt on load bars or a full roof rack for rooftop tents and kayaks. Every accessory is designed to integrate seamlessly with every SmartCap model.

RSI SmartCap Platform Rack

Price: $1,145 | Load: 330 lb dynamic / 770 lb static

A full RSI SmartCap roof rack platform that mounts directly to the integrated roof rails on any SmartCap model. Built for mounting rooftop tents, cargo baskets, and heavy gear. Stainless steel construction with matte black powder coat. This is the rack you choose when you want a flat platform for maximum mounting flexibility on top of your SmartCap.

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RSI SmartCap Roller Rack

Price: $1,495 | Load: 330 lb dynamic / 770 lb static

Same strength as the platform rack, but with integrated roller bars that make loading ladders, planks, lumber, and elongated cargo significantly easier. Two heavy-duty rollers allow you to slide long items onto the rack from the rear without lifting. Ideal for contractors who load and unload daily. Compatible with all SmartCap models. The roof rack for RSI SmartCap that works hardest on the job site.

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RSI SmartCap Kitchen Bin

Price: $2,475

A slide-out RSI SmartCap kitchen that drops into the truck bed inside your SmartCap. Pull it out through the Gullwing side door for a complete cooking setup at camp — stove mount, prep surface, storage drawers, and utensil organization. The RSI SmartCap table surface gives you a proper workspace for meal prep in the field. This is the accessory that turns a truck cap into a camper shell with actual kitchen functionality.

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RSI SmartCap Half Bin & Full Bin

Half Bin: $495 | Full Bin: Contact for price

Modular storage bins that slide into the truck bed for organized gear storage. The half bin takes one side; the full bin spans the entire bed width. Use them for tools, recovery gear, camping equipment, or work supplies. Stack a half bin on one side with the kitchen bin on the other for a complete overlanding setup. These are the foundation of RSI's SmartSystem that lets you build and organize your truck bed exactly how you want it.

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More SmartCap Accessories

RSI SmartCap Load Bars ($255) — Cross bars that mount to the integrated roof rails for carrying bikes, kayaks, cargo boxes, and lighter loads. A simpler and lighter alternative to the full platform or roller rack.

RSI SmartCap Security Screen ($195) — A mesh screen that adds an extra layer of theft protection to the rear window opening. Stainless steel construction. Available for all SmartCap models.

RSI SmartCap Torch LED Light ($75) — Interior LED lighting for the truck bed. Mounts inside the SmartCap for visibility when loading and unloading in low light conditions.

RSI SmartCap Flame BBQ/Fire Pit ($215) — A portable fire pit/BBQ grill designed to pair with the SmartCap outdoor cooking setup. Compact enough to store inside a bin when not in use.

RSI SmartCap StowAway Table ($525) — A fold-out RSI SmartCap table that provides a sturdy workspace for camp cooking, meal prep, or laptop use on the road.

RSI SmartCap Drawer Bin ($745) — A pull-out drawer system for organized tool and gear storage. Slides in and out through the Gullwing doors for easy access without crawling into the bed.

Key Specs: Weight, Load Capacity & Dimensions

Every RSI SmartCap model shares the same core structural ratings:

SmartCap weight and dimensions vary by vehicle application. A Tacoma RSI SmartCap weighs approximately 175 lbs, while full-size truck models weigh more due to the larger bed dimensions. Exact RSI SmartCap dimensions are vehicle-specific — call us for the precise measurements for your truck year, cab style, and bed length. The RSI SmartCap weight is distributed across the 5-piece modular design, making assembly and installation manageable for two people without heavy lifting equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Buy Your RSI SmartCap from Off Road Tents

We're an authorized RSI SmartCap dealer. Every SmartCap we sell comes with the full manufacturer warranty, ships free, and is backed by our customer service team that knows these products inside and out. We've helped hundreds of truck owners choose the right SmartCap model, confirm fitment for their specific vehicle, and select the accessories that match their build.

When you call us, you're talking to people who understand how the SmartCap integrates with rooftop tents, bed racks, and overlanding setups — because that's what we sell every day. We'll confirm your truck's year, cab style, and bed length before you order. We'll tell you which model fits your use case. And we'll flag lead times and shipping details upfront so there are no surprises.

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