How do you keep your Jeep dry when topless? - Page 2

fried_gold · 04-24-2007, 10:22 PM

The covers are nice but I never really understood their use. You can't drive with them on so if you don't want to get wet you have to sit and wait for the rain to stop before going anywhere.

I usually leave my doors and windows out all summer and just flip the canopy up when it rains. If it looks like a bad storm, I throw a raincoat over the dash to keep it dry. I've been soaked enough times to know to put everything back on for severe storms, but 90% of the time, the canopy keeps you dry.

For the child seat, when I leave the top down overnight and the Jeep is outside, I put a large plastic bag over it to keep the dew off. I haven't really figured out what I will do when it rains this summer but flipping the top up and using a bag for the child seat will probably work if I can get a bag attached securely enough to drive with (she doesn't ride in it with the windows/doors out, but the seat stays in)

JeepinYahoo · 04-24-2007, 11:01 PM

X2 on the ole trash-bag-arino.

ryobi · 04-25-2007, 06:58 AM

Yes on the covers and no on the folding. Using common sense is required, try to follow as best you can.

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Originally Posted by NavinRJohnson

Do they make the custom vinyl covers for his carseat? Or a carseat that will stay attached with a seat folded?

MP Curtis · 04-25-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ryobi

I don't. I run husky liners without carpet, and if rain or heavy dew is forecast, I leave the canopy up or run a safari bikini. If it's going to be heavy, I fold the rear seatback down and rock both front seats forward, which minimizes water exposure. I put bestop "custom fit" vinyl seatcovers on the front seats. It's 100% better than wet cloth seats.

I'd like to get some of those, but do they breathe? My fear is that humidity/moisture will rise up from below the seat and get trapped in the fabric/cushion under the vinyl covers and cause mildew. Is this a problem?

NavinRJohnson · 04-25-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fried_gold

The covers are nice but I never really understood their use. You can't drive with them on so if you don't want to get wet you have to sit and wait for the rain to stop before going anywhere.

I usually leave my doors and windows out all summer and just flip the canopy up when it rains. If it looks like a bad storm, I throw a raincoat over the dash to keep it dry. I've been soaked enough times to know to put everything back on for severe storms, but 90% of the time, the canopy keeps you dry.

For the child seat, when I leave the top down overnight and the Jeep is outside, I put a large plastic bag over it to keep the dew off. I haven't really figured out what I will do when it rains this summer but flipping the top up and using a bag for the child seat will probably work if I can get a bag attached securely enough to drive with (she doesn't ride in it with the windows/doors out, but the seat stays in)

I don't see the point of throwing a raincoat over the dash or a bag over the car seat because you can't drive with them on.

I guess I just don't see your point on the cab cover. It serves the same function as everything you just posted, only it does a better job. When I am running with the top down, I put it on every night and it takes 3 minutes. The primary reason I don't just throw the canopy up every night is that the added stress on the bows will wear them over time. But maybe that is because I have a LJ; its longer top makes this repeated stress a lot more of an issue.

NavinRJohnson · 04-25-2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ryobi

try to follow as best you can.

I think you're having the trouble following; the point of my post was that your's was non-responsive. You apparently didn't "follow" the OP too well. He specifically said he did not want to remove the carseat (child's carseat, genius) every night. But thanks for sharing your irrelevant experience. I was certainly enlightened.

Bill W · 04-25-2007, 09:26 AM

When I had a 1980 MGB it had a cover that spanned from the back of the softtop to the dash board and had a zipper that ran down the middle. It kept the car dry in rain storms and you could unzip just the drivers side and drive with it on.
I wish a company would step up and make something like that for the jeep crowd.

J0SH · 04-25-2007, 09:50 AM

I just picked up a Bestop trail cover with full door coverage for $99. Summit Racing was the best price I could find.

Mick VT · 04-25-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill W

When I had a 1980 MGB it had a cover that spanned from the back of the softtop to the dash board and had a zipper that ran down the middle. It kept the car dry in rain storms and you could unzip just the drivers side and drive with it on.
I wish a company would step up and make something like that for the jeep crowd.

I had one of those and it puddled like crazy and leaked through the center zipper if it was nything more than a light sprinkle. The mopar top (or aftermarket versions) looks like it would do the job best.

NavinRJohnson · 04-25-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick VT

The mopar top (or aftermarket versions) looks like it would do the job best.

Nope, I had that for two days and returned it. Total POS. The RainGear (jeepcovers.com) is the best of the pack. Dealer was kind enough to take it back though.

Bill W · 04-25-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick VT

I had one of those and it puddled like crazy and leaked through the center zipper if it was nything more than a light sprinkle. The mopar top (or aftermarket versions) looks like it would do the job best.

The zipper would leak if you did not keep it waxxed (ski wax or a simple candle). My cover fit tight and had a prop to put right by the gear shift that kept it really tight.

Mick VT · 04-25-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NavinRJohnson

Nope, I had that for two days and returned it. Total POS. The RainGear (jeepcovers.com) is the best of the pack. Dealer was kind enough to take it back though.

Errrmmm The RainGear (jeepcovers.com) is one of ther aftermarket ones I was referring to

erickpl · 04-25-2007, 10:33 AM

I have the Rain Gear cover too. My ONLY complaint with it is that the black fades quickly. This top is about 18 months old.

It works with my side sliders just fine. Some water might get up there, but it also allows for some air flow too.

Due to the fact that I sunburn real easy, I have a safari I run most of the time, so if I get caught in the rain, I have to deal with water coming in from the doors being off (if they're off) or coming in from behind if I have the jammer out.

Mick VT · 04-25-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill W

The zipper would leak if you did not keep it waxxed (ski wax or a simple candle). My cover fit tight and had a prop to put right by the gear shift that kept it really tight.

That prop would not have been OEM, but a very good idea none the less. The only prop from the factory was the rear tonneau rails and they didnt stop the puddling. Damn I miss my B

NavinRJohnson · 04-25-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick VT

Errrmmm The RainGear (jeepcovers.com) is one of ther aftermarket ones I was referring to

Sorry, I was meaning only to refer to the Mopar version. You can tell I am not bitter about owning that POS.

04-25-2007, 09:26 AM	#22
Bill W Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 56 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	When I had a 1980 MGB it had a cover that spanned from the back of the softtop to the dash board and had a zipper that ran down the middle. It kept the car dry in rain storms and you could unzip just the drivers side and drive with it on. I wish a company would step up and make something like that for the jeep crowd.

04-25-2007, 09:50 AM	#23
J0SH Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CT Posts: 33 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I just picked up a Bestop trail cover with full door coverage for $99. Summit Racing was the best price I could find.