hard top storage

hlsess · 10-06-2008, 10:36 AM

we are getting the soft top installed today- we have no garage- is the soft top going to be ruined- we live in alabama - it's not that cold- no snow- i saw the hard top storaage dolly- the hard top is at my mom's and we need to move it into her basement- is this the best option since we don't have alot of people to move it - the wheels would be nice

Hilldweller · 10-06-2008, 10:43 AM

Two people can move it easily if they're fit. It's just clumsy, not heavy.
I use a carpet remnant to slide mine around on.

hlsess · 10-06-2008, 01:15 PM

OK- maybe we'll try to move it first- how should it be stored so the sides aren't damaged-

07jk · 10-06-2008, 03:20 PM

Just make sure it is sitting level.

Hilldweller · 10-06-2008, 03:37 PM

I take a couple of rubber pads and lay them out in a horseshoe pattern on the carpet remnant; I put the roof on that, rear-glass down. The rubber keeps the glass up in the air and supports the unit along the perimeter.
Easy to slide around; I shove it into a corner.
If you put it on its side, I heard that it might warp. And, for the love God, don't tweak the glass...

hlsess · 10-06-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hilldweller

I take a couple of rubber pads and lay them out in a horseshoe pattern on the carpet remnant; I put the roof on that, rear-glass down. The rubber keeps the glass up in the air and supports the unit along the perimeter.
Easy to slide around; I shove it into a corner.
If you put it on its side, I heard that it might warp. And, for the love God, don't tweak the glass...

I guess I am a little confused- should the top be stored right side up or upside down?

Hitchhiker · 10-06-2008, 05:58 PM

I'd store it right side up and put some padding under and around to protect it.

Richard

Hilldweller · 10-07-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hlsess

I guess I am a little confused- should the top be stored right side up or upside down?

I store it vertical.... ....takes up less space that way.
The "open" end points up, the rear window down. I lay the rubber pads around so that the window and wiper are suspended and protected. I use a bungee cord to keep it secure against a wall.
Your biggest dangers are dropping the dang thing or stepping on it. It's just a big plastic tub with windows...

hlsess · 10-07-2008, 06:56 PM

thanks- I ordered the cart today b/c it would be easier to move for daughter and me- she may never want the hard top on again - i want it to be stored properly

07jk · 10-07-2008, 07:04 PM

I store mine right side up and dont have any issues. I usually take a couple small peices of duct tape and tape the window closed, so it doesnt open on its own.

hlsess · 10-11-2008, 05:02 PM

I ordered the storage cart but it had lots of parts to put together and didn't want to do that so we decided to move it to basement- we duct taped rear window and stored it vertical on top of some cardboard so window wouldn't scratch-i may go take a rug remanant and put it under rear window- we did hear a squeaky sound- hope we didn't mess up the wiper - anyway it seems secure- i assume if it's sitting vertical that sides won't warp-

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10-06-2008, 10:36 AM	#1
hlsess Jeeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 96	hard top storage we are getting the soft top installed today- we have no garage- is the soft top going to be ruined- we live in alabama - it's not that cold- no snow- i saw the hard top storaage dolly- the hard top is at my mom's and we need to move it into her basement- is this the best option since we don't have alot of people to move it - the wheels would be nice __________________ '07 steel blue 4 door wrangler

10-06-2008, 10:43 AM	#2
Hilldweller Jeeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, GA; aka Podunk Posts: 270	Two people can move it easily if they're fit. It's just clumsy, not heavy. I use a carpet remnant to slide mine around on. __________________ Safety fast, Bill

10-06-2008, 01:15 PM	#3
hlsess Jeeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 96	OK- maybe we'll try to move it first- how should it be stored so the sides aren't damaged- __________________ '07 steel blue 4 door wrangler

10-06-2008, 03:37 PM	#5
Hilldweller Jeeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, GA; aka Podunk Posts: 270	I take a couple of rubber pads and lay them out in a horseshoe pattern on the carpet remnant; I put the roof on that, rear-glass down. The rubber keeps the glass up in the air and supports the unit along the perimeter. Easy to slide around; I shove it into a corner. If you put it on its side, I heard that it might warp. And, for the love God, don't tweak the glass... __________________ Safety fast, Bill

10-06-2008, 03:20 PM	#4
07jk Jeeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17	Just make sure it is sitting level.

10-06-2008, 05:58 PM	#7
Hitchhiker Jeeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 110	I'd store it right side up and put some padding under and around to protect it. Richard __________________ 2008 Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr 'JK' -- Steel Blue Metallic -- Hard Top

10-07-2008, 06:56 PM	#9
hlsess Jeeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 96	thanks- I ordered the cart today b/c it would be easier to move for daughter and me- she may never want the hard top on again - i want it to be stored properly __________________ '07 steel blue 4 door wrangler

10-07-2008, 07:04 PM	#10
07jk Jeeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 17	I store mine right side up and dont have any issues. I usually take a couple small peices of duct tape and tape the window closed, so it doesnt open on its own.

10-11-2008, 05:02 PM	#11
hlsess Jeeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 96	I ordered the storage cart but it had lots of parts to put together and didn't want to do that so we decided to move it to basement- we duct taped rear window and stored it vertical on top of some cardboard so window wouldn't scratch-i may go take a rug remanant and put it under rear window- we did hear a squeaky sound- hope we didn't mess up the wiper - anyway it seems secure- i assume if it's sitting vertical that sides won't warp- __________________ '07 steel blue 4 door wrangler

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