Many people are put off truck toppers because they want to have an open bed to their truck. This is one of the reasons that they purchase a truck. If they wanted it enclosed, they would have purchased an SUV. These people should know that there are many types of truck toppers that do not cover the entire bed of the truck while still offering protection and security.
The bed of many trucks is quite large. There is a great deal of room that can be used for hauling large equipment or furniture. Truck toppers do not have to interfere with these uses. Some are portable in that they can be taken off and put on at will without much effort.
There are also truck toppers that are only going to encompass one quarter of the bed of the truck so that tools or camping equipment can stay safe while still allowing for an open bed in the truck. This is probably the best way for those who use a lot of tools at work and who still need an open bed to have the security of knowing their tools are not going to be stolen.
Another type of topper is the half top which only takes up half of the bed of the truck. While this does not leave much room for hauling, it is going to offer more space for storage of items. This is perfect for those who need more area to store things than a quarter top would offer.
While many are going to appreciate having full truck toppers, some are only going to want to have partial ones. These can offer the same protection and security as full toppers do. The only difference is that the bed of the truck is not going to be encompassed by them.