[gooster]

I absolutely do not like the stock soft top that came with my unlimited...

I am looking for something that is as close to not having a top but keeps the rain out.

I was looking at Bestop® Safari Bikini, Duster, Extension & Windjammer Summer Combo in Black for 07-09 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec

Any feedback on that? Any other better alternatives?

I'm looking for something as minimalistic (and preserving the naked look) as much as possible

 

[Vizzle]

I have this whole combo here.. love it.
QuadraTop® Bimini Top Plus, Clearview Windstopper & Tonno Cover Combo in Black Diamond for 07-16 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec

I also have this beneath the bikini top and typically only run this in the warm months.

Rugged Ridge 13579.05 - Rugged Ridge Full Eclipse Sun Shade for 07-16 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec

Also have the bestop trail cover for when it's parked at home.. has kept the heaviest of rains out every time.

 

[cshell927]

I have this whole combo here.. love it. QuadraTop® Bimini Top Plus, Clearview Windstopper & Tonno Cover Combo in Black Diamond for 07-16 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec I also have this beneath the bikini top and typically only run this in the warm months. Rugged Ridge 13579.05 - Rugged Ridge Full Eclipse Sun Shade for 07-16 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec Also have the bestop trail cover for when it's parked at home.. has kept the heaviest of rains out every time.

Vizzle, does the Quadratop combo do a reasonable job keeping water out if you get caught in a light rain shower (assuming you have the doors on)?

 

[gooster]

Vizzie, I see a lot of open gaps in the quadratop in the back... won't rain get through that?

 

[Vizzle]

None of them are water tight. Both the quadratec and the Bestop are pretty much the same. I don't ever leave my jeep uncovered once I've parked it for the night, always use the trail cover.

Have been caught out in the rain with my set up and we stayed dry for the most part.

 

[cshell927]

None of them are water tight. Both the quadratec and the Bestop are pretty much the same. I don't ever leave my jeep uncovered once I've parked it for the night, always use the trail cover. Have been caught out in the rain with my set up and we stayed dry for the most part.

Thanks for the feedback. I've been looking at that set, and I think that will need to be my setup come spring. I assume that, given the weather forecast, you can use any combination of the Bimini top, wind stopper and cargo cover.

 

[gooster]

None of them are water tight. Both the quadratec and the Bestop are pretty much the same. I don't ever leave my jeep uncovered once I've parked it for the night, always use the trail cover.

Have been caught out in the rain with my set up and we stayed dry for the most part.

Thanks Vizzle...

Just to clarify, you have an extra cover you throw on top of the quadratec when you park it in the rain?


Can you post some pics if you don't mind?

Again, thanks for your help!

 

[Vizzle]

Thanks Vizzle...

Just to clarify, you have an extra cover you throw on top of the quadratec when you park it in the rain?


Can you post some pics if you don't mind?

Again, thanks for your help!

Yes, it's a separate cover. Besttop trail cover.

If you want to PM me, i'll email you some pics.. I hate having to put pictures on photobucket or wherever to get them to appear on a forum. Unless im missing something.

 

[Vizzle]

Thanks for the feedback. I've been looking at that set, and I think that will need to be my setup come spring. I assume that, given the weather forecast, you can use any combination of the Bimini top, wind stopper and cargo cover.

I leave the windstopper and tonneau cover on all the time during summer months when the hard top is off. I usually don't run the bimini top honestly, just the mesh rugged ridge top. If i'm hitting the highway for a trip longer than 45 min or so and i have my daughter with me.. i'll install the bimini top quick to keep the turbulence down in the cab. I keep the bimini top and the trail cover in the back if needed. The rugged ridge mesh top stays on the jeep year round, it does not interfere with the hard top. The bimini top has a windshield header that has to be removed in order to install the hard top.

 

[pocketlint]

Just to clarify, you have an extra cover you throw on top of the quadratec when you park it in the rain?


Can you post some pics if you don't mind?

Here's my besttop trail cover. The door flaps are not attached at the bottom. That's why it doesn't look tight. It also works with the doors on and the freedom panels installed.

 

[g_force_alt]

I have a Besttop Trektop NX and a Besttop Duster. Day to day, I run the Trektop with no rear window and no rear side windows, and with the Duster covering the bed. In this configuration, the Trektop is essentially equivalent to the bimini that Vizzle runs. A heavy rain would fill the back seats and bed with water, but it keeps things dry'ish in a sprinkle or a light passing shower. If I'm moving, the rear passengers stay dry'ish even in a constant rain.

However, the advantage of the Trektop over the bimini is that, in about 5 minutes and certainly less than 10 minutes, I can pull the Duster and add the windows and make the whole thing rain proof.

 

[Interested]

The Qtec set looks brilliant! I scored a lightly used Bestop Trail cover for $50. Now, to save some dough for the Qtec set for Spring!

 

[gooster]

I have this whole combo here.. love it.
QuadraTop® Bimini Top Plus, Clearview Windstopper & Tonno Cover Combo in Black Diamond for 07-16 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec

I also have this beneath the bikini top and typically only run this in the warm months.

Rugged Ridge 13579.05 - Rugged Ridge Full Eclipse Sun Shade for 07-16 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec

Also have the bestop trail cover for when it's parked at home.. has kept the heaviest of rains out every time.

How hard was it to install? Can a noob like me do it or should I take it to a shop to get the stock top uninstalled and this installed?

 

[Vizzle]

How hard was it to install? Can a noob like me do it or should I take it to a shop to get the stock top uninstalled and this installed?

Very easy install. Do it yourself!