Should I cover my Jeep with a tarp?

[Mich2020]

If you keep your soft top jeep outside all the time (no garage), should I cover it with a tarp? I've seen some Jeep covered with a tarp, so I was wondering if this is a good time I should be doing.

 

[cliffish]

I don't like tarps, they scratch and trap moisture. I bought a trial cover that covers the top and doors to keep moisture out of my half door TJ. Weatherproof but still breathes

 

[JeepingNet]

I'd suggest not doing it. In wind the two tops will rub each other and cause wear and you'll also stop the jeep from drying. I made this mistake with my boat one year I had two tops and it and my nice lower top got a lot of wear marks and you could see mold all over it.

 

[Vinman]

I bought parts from a wrecked Rubicon in 2011. When I went to pick them up the jeep was tarped and the seller was shocked at how much surface rust had appeared inside the tub over a couple of months being covered. That was in the middle of Summer and we live in a relatively dry climate as well.