Backup plans for hard top removal if it rains

[AzureBronco23]

We are going to Colorado in few weeks and hoping to spend few days on trails and national park with hard top off, weather permitting. We are obviously going to check weather before heading out but if there is a slight chance of rain we are trying to come up with a plan of what to do since it will be long road back to where we leave the hard top. I had hoped to take the front and middle hard tops with us but from what I can tell there is no way to store the middle hard top inside the bronco. First thought was just taking tarp and figure out how to use straps to cover roof until rain stops. Curious what others do to plan for this and if anyone had a "hack" for something like this that has worked for them.

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[ChrisB351]

I have a 2dr and carry my front panels if theres a chance. Ive used a tarp before as well. Be sure to strap it down tight tho. Youre probably gonna get wet no matter what. Unless someone is riding in the back seat you can just use the front 2.

 

[PWillette]

We are going to Colorado in few weeks and hoping to spend few days on trails and national park with hard top off, weather permitting. We are obviously going to check weather before heading out but if there is a slight chance of rain we are trying to come up with a plan of what to do since it will be long road back to where we leave the hard top. I had hoped to take the front and middle hard tops with us but from what I can tell there is no way to store the middle hard top inside the bronco. First thought was just taking tarp and figure out how to use straps to cover roof until rain stops. Curious what others do to plan for this and if anyone had a "hack" for something like this that has worked for them.

There's one or two very good waterproof covers out there but they ain't cheap...I forget the names, try doing a search.

 

[snownow]

I bought a cockpit cover from Amazon, and have it stuffed under the back seat. Plan on just tossing it on and waiting out a rain shower if needed during the summer.

 

[raptorusmaximus]

I bought this... it works really well.
https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-4dr-2021-full-vehicle-cover-for-soft-cockpit-1

 

[X JBM X]

I have one of these... it does the job.

https://www.raingearcovers.com/copy-of-apparel?Category=Ford+Bronco+6th+Gen

Also, you can run the front and mid panel without the rear clamshell if you want, and then store them in the car while driving when you don't want them...

 

[swami37]

I bought this... it works really well.
https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-4dr-2021-full-vehicle-cover-for-soft-cockpit-1

Same

 

[BK77 Bronco]

As someone else mentioned, take off the back and roll with the front and middle panels and here is the other cover for when it rains

, works well, goodluck!

 

[RiverDawg69]

There's one or two very good waterproof covers out there but they ain't cheap...I forget the names, try doing a search.

Seal Covers makes a great full coverage cover. Easy to put on and off.

 

[Rick Astley]

If i'm caught out in the rain sans roof, I will just remind myself that my skin is essentially waterproof and I have a clothes dryer.

As for the Bronco: Well, the roof comes off, these things will happen. Hope the "waterproofing" of the dials and buttons works!

 

[Rick Astley]

I saw a post where someone had water behind their touch screen...

And somebody will get water under the washout floor. And somebody will back their Bronco into the ocean screwing up a boat launch.

And somebody will decide their Bronco is a fish.

Since we're being as outlandish as "I saw a thread once", I heard the dealership say once that I had to do a shot of tequila every time somebody says "I saw a thread once".......

 

[THE Buckeye Bronco]

I have one of these... it does the job.

https://www.raingearcovers.com/copy-of-apparel?Category=Ford+Bronco+6th+Gen

Also, you can run the front and mid panel without the rear clamshell if you want, and then store them in the car while driving when you don't want them...

Same

 

[howardde]

I bought this, but haven't used it yet. Seems like it is designed exactly for the problem you're trying to solve. Pricey, but I've heard great things:

https://www.broncover.com/shop

 

[Durangatan]

I totally don't get the appeal of removing the hard top. Some thoughts for you from someone who uses their Bronco as a transportation appliance to access difficult to reach backcountry trailheads in SW CO:

• At least in SW CO, our roads are some small portion bedrock, and the majority are super dusty. I don't know about you, but I don't enjoy getting dusted out.
• ORV guys drive around with ski goggles and mask on. No thanks. I'll just roll up the windows, enjoy the AC and the tunes.
• If you will be coming to SW CO you will be in the height of "Monsoon" season. It usually means 15 - 60 minutes of heavy rain above 10,000' / day.
• The bugs this year have been thick. We had big snow pack and a wet May / June - highly unusual. If I have a 14 hour day in the backcountry I adore getting inside and cranking the air.
• The sun is intense at altitude. Coming from flatlands you will probbaly want to minimize exposure.
• I assume that you will be out for several hours / day hiking. Theft is not a huge issue outside of town. However I want my vehicle secure when I am out.

My observation of people without tops on their vehicles: They can hang their brake foot out the door. It is a fashion thing. Nothing about it is based in function. Other than that they have to stop when another vehicle approaches, and are swatting at flies while driving.

 

[jayson]

If you can stomach a couple hundred, I've found this broncobikini.com to be a great supplement. Been testing it for a few weeks and so far so good! I also uploaded a quick video review of a "unplanned" rain test today.

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