Camouflaged topper on Bronco prototype a pop-up camper roof tent or power soft top?

[Natai]

I'm also of the mind that these are just earlier pre-production models from before they had their roofs finalized. The ones we've seen with these have also had remains of earlier camo - all from before most of the details were released.

At this point I doubt Ford is hiding anything regarding their launch top options. (Other than the elusive white...)

I would be interested in a version of the power soft top though, depending on the implementation.

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[Studawg]

Skyroof. Definitely a sky roof. I still want the basic soft top.

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

In my opinion there’s nothing underneath it like others have said. On the slim chance there is something underneath it, it’s probably something like this:

https://www.motor1.com/news/316184/ford-retractable-cloth-roof-patent/

Kinda bummed this (seemingly) didn't happen. Really cool idea.

 

[BradCA]

Or maybe a power retractor that puts the soft top into the cargo area.

 

[BradCA]

No, I've seen them. There's nothing under that cheap plastic and homemade vinyl cover except some 1" pipes that give it a little structural integrity. I don't know what's going on with the rear section on the one in the second post, but the one in the first post is just camouflage to hide the body lines.

This makes the most sense of any of the theories being tossed around out there.

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

In my opinion there’s nothing underneath it like others have said. On the slim chance there is something underneath it, it’s probably something like this:

https://www.motor1.com/news/316184/ford-retractable-cloth-roof-patent/
So if it’s raining the plan is to trade having a wet interior for a dry spot to cook a steak? That drawing makes zero sense to me. Cool idea, but I’m missing something.

 

[Tdubz]

It turns in to an awning for shade, if it’s raining, you’d leave it covering the vehicle.

 

[WuNgUn]

This tent is built INTO a new roof option...?

 

[Squatch]

It's actually a pontoon system for the unreleased Submarine GOAT mode.

 

[JustPlainJay]

It looks like a hearse... Maybe for those really remote funerals?

 

[MaverickMan]

Im pretty sure there isnt any thing worth while actually on these. We have seen pics on here as such, but it is worthwhile to entertain ideas of what could be, maybe ford is listening, and maybe they will work on something for the future.

I think Ford would have a truly game changing product if they could solve the main issues with all rooftop sleeping options.
1. Weight
2. Daily driver annoyance
3. Topless anytime ability

Every camper top or tent option currently has these issues that make you either choose to be an dedicated overlander or not.
Somehow reworking the concept of a soft top could be the answer. If you think about it though, the normal hardtops can be a few thousand dollars and soft top are much cheaper to make, store, and distribute. Some way to bridge the gap between a soft top and a RTT could end up costing much less than something like the Ursa Minor but more than a standard hardtop.

Someone is gonna make a killing on this when they figure it out. Especially if they sell thousands a year to Ford to install from the factory.

 

[Ripcurl]

This is a Bronco with a crash helmet.

 

[BroncOcotillo]

Looks like a mismatched part from some other vehicle duct taped on.

I doubt it’s a pop up tent based on the roof weight limits listed for the Bronco. 2 adults sleeping on the roof would probably damage it.

 

[NoName57]

Fugly addition and ruins the vehicle lines.

I mean who sleeps in their ride that much?

Found the mall crawler ? Jk Jk

 

[Toffs]

Isn’t the real answer that it is completely irrelevant as to its function because it is so fugly no one would ever purchase it?

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