Night cover recommendations for TJ

[chino1969]

Anyone know of a night time cover that will fit over this set up while clearing the pillar mounted driving lights, mirrors with the top exactly as pictured? The hinged top is left covering the front, not shown folded back. I'm using a common tarp right now but am searching for something better and easier. Cover is Bestop NX.

 

[Steel City 06]

I suspect the Bestop cover would fit closely. You might need a little cutting around the hinges but it should fit over that top

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VLF9NQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Ante_Up]

I bought the Smittybilt cover... I think it works great.. Here's a couple pics and the link:

Smittybilt 1061 Gray Water-Resistant Cab Cover with Door Flap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CF53PY/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[chino1969]

I bought the Smittybilt cover... I think it works great.. Here's a couple pics and the link:View attachment 106928
View attachment 106929Smittybilt 1061 Gray Water-Resistant Cab Cover with Door Flap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CF53PY/?tag=wranglerorg-20

That might be the ticket; thanks. Do you have a soft top under this cover?

 

[glwood]

From the photos above, and on the link, it looks like the SB cover might not work with the soft top up.

 

[Ante_Up]

That might be the ticket; thanks. Do you have a soft top under this cover?

I do not, but I have some pvc "arches" I use under it to keep water from pooling between the windshield and roll cage crossbar. My opinion is that it would almost fit better with a little something underneath it. The straps are adjustable to cinch it down

 

[billiebob]

you will likely have to fold the mirrors

 

[Viking Jeeper]

I suspect the Bestop cover would fit closely. You might need a little cutting around the hinges but it should fit over that top

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VLF9NQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20

I have the bestop trail cover as well as a NX. Bestop told me the trail cover would not fit over the NX but I guess I did not ask if it would fit without the windows removed which is how am almost always set up.

 

[Ante_Up]

I have the bestop trail cover as well as a NX. Bestop told me the trail cover would not fit over the NX but I guess I did not ask if it would fit without the windows removed which is how am almost always set up.

The Smittybilt fit a bit more snug when I got it, but has stretched a little since. It's been about 3 months. I can't say for certain that it would fit over a soft top, since I don't have one.. but feel like it could due to the stretching. I don't have time right now, but I could mess with it tomorrow and maybe get you a more solid answer, if you want

 

[06TJ35's]

I have the bestop trail cover as well as a NX. Bestop told me the trail cover would not fit over the NX but I guess I did not ask if it would fit without the windows removed which is how am almost always set up.

Have you tried to fit the cover over the NX?
Wondering why Bestop said it wouldn’t fit.

 

[MountaineerTom]

I have that Bestop cover for my LJ. I put it on one day with my SuperTop NX just folded down, full doors with mirrors on and folded in. It was a fight fit in the back with the top under there. Even with the mirrors folded in it caused some gaps in that area. I don't guess it would be a big deal with full doors. I don't know if half doors with mirrors folded, or no doors, would let rain blow in or not.

With your TrekTop, I don't think there would be any fit problems. You may need to close your sunrider though for a better fit.

 

[MountaineerTom]

Have you tried to fit the cover over the NX?
Wondering why Bestop said it wouldn’t fit.

The only reason I can see that it wouldn't fit is if the side windows were installed. The cover clips into the tub just like the tops does.

 

[Viking Jeeper]

The only reason I can see that it wouldn't fit is if the side windows were installed. The cover clips into the tub just like the tops does.

x2

 

[Airjunky]

Just picked this Raingear cover up. Pretty damn nice. Although I think the hooks kind of suck. Thinking I may swap them out for quick release buckles like my boat cover has.

 

[Rembrandt]

I run the raingear cover as well. I don't use the front hook though (seems to fit tight enough without it). I've ran the raingear covers on my last two jeeps and I swear by them. they come with a nice bag to store the cover when not in use also. Not to mention the different variations of cover styles as well as the option to get a top for a rig that has a light bar... WWW.raingearcovers.com

 

[Airjunky]

I run the raingear cover as well. I don't use the front hook though (seems to fit tight enough without it).

I wondered about that. Probably not an issue this time of year. But might come in handy if I was using it in the winter to keep the cover from freezing to the windshield

 

[Plumber1]

I use the Bestop cover and it fits with my half doors, mirrors and lights

 

[chino1969]

I run the raingear cover as well. I don't use the front hook though (seems to fit tight enough without it). I've ran the raingear covers on my last two jeeps and I swear by them. they come with a nice bag to store the cover when not in use also. Not to mention the different variations of cover styles as well as the option to get a top for a rig that has a light bar... WWW.raingearcovers.com

Just got off the phone with them; thanks for the tip. Their half cover and trail cover will fit over my Bestop NX soft top which is exactly what I was looking for. Price is right too.