Car Cover for Rain When Hardtop Off?

[Feldgen]

Hey, you are too self-critical on your carpentry skills! Very creative. The fabrics looks to be much better than the Ford option. It is still winter weather in the NE where I am and I do not anticipate taking my hardtop off fully until May, but I am going to give this cover a shot and will post any improvements I make to the installation in the coming months. Maybe another cover option will arise in that time that is affordable. Thank you for sharing!

This has been covered in other posts, but are your panel tops a different shade than your rear hardtop component? Although I have had my Bronco since 4/22, I do not have 2k miles on it yet as it is a spare vehicle, so I have not taken it in for service and addressed the issue with Ford (which I assume will go nowhere). I have not spent a lot of time researching this issue and assume it is what I get as an early 2022 with the MIC top issues.

Sponsored

 

[tommywoodrum]

This has been covered in other posts, but are your panel tops a different shade than your rear hardtop component? Although I have had my Bronco since 4/22, I do not have 2k miles on it yet as it is a spare vehicle, so I have not taken it in for service and addressed the issue with Ford (which I assume will go nowhere). I have not spent a lot of time researching this issue and assume it is what I get as an early 2022 with the MIC top issues.

I do not have any issues with color variation on my MIC roof that I can see. I took delivery 10.15.22.

 

[bravely]

Thanks for this tip -- at $75 (6% off even) it's well worth the gamble, just ordered.

really likin' the price!

 

[Evans67bro]

Thanks for all the info on this post. I was just thinking that I really want to take the hard top off my 2door this summer and want an answer for the summer time storms. Until someone makes a decent fitting and looking soft top that folds all the way down I think this is going to be my summertime answer.

 

[Feldgen]

It would be great if Bestop came out with a product solution for this (wink wink, hey Bestop) that is affordable. Otherwise, at this point in writing this, your options are (1) Ford accessory part that is not waterproof and needs to be treated - plus it has water pooling issues; (2) aftermarket knockoff that appears to be waterproof and made from thicker materials but is still cheap and does not deal with water pooling; or (3) the Broncover option (which is very overpriced in my opinion, but I understand scale of production costs to get to market etc.).

In any case, option 1 and 2 require improvisation to prevent water pooling and have poorly designed straps. However, you can purchase several of option 1 and 2 (and your waterproof option) and still come in less than purchasing a Broncover.

As Bronco production increases and more accessory manufacturers jump into the game, there will be more options and this post will be moot.

 

[Ksjrb03]

It would be great if Bestop came out with a product solution for this (wink wink, hey Bestop) that is affordable. Otherwise, at this point in writing this, your options are (1) Ford accessory part that is not waterproof and needs to be treated - plus it has water pooling issues; (2) aftermarket knockoff that appears to be waterproof and made from thicker materials but is still cheap and does not deal with water pooling; or (3) the Broncover option (which is very overpriced in my opinion, but I understand scale of production costs to get to market etc.).

in any case, option 1 and 2 require improvisation to prevent water pooling and have poorly designed straps. However, you can purchase several of option 1 and 2 (and your waterproof option) and still come in less than purchasing a Broncover.

As Bronco production increases and more accessory manufacturers jump into the game, there will be more options and this post will be moot.

I have the Broncover, and a buddy had the Ford cover, which is now in the garbage. Based on quality and materials it’s easily worth the 2x cost over the useless Ford cover. It’s very high quality waterproof fabric and straps, fits like a glove, and includes the pooling solution. No regrets here.

 

[sjjohnny]

Should be good for dust. And if you leave it on during the day you can bake bread inside.

Agree, it's unfortunate the cover is black... but you cannot have everything. My use is mostly under a carport so not a big deal, but we'll see. It's $75 vs $300+

 

[CyberOrangeBadlands]

Broncover is $400? Damn

 

[sjjohnny]

Broncover is $400? Damn

Exactly.

 

[Feldgen]

Exactly.

Ditto. $370. Too pricey for what it is. Always a market.

 

[CyberOrangeBadlands]

Exactly.

$400 tarp.

Has to be cheaper options hopefully in the near future.

 

[Feldgen]

Ditto. $370. Too pricey for what it is. Always a market.

I have the Broncover, and a buddy had the Ford cover, which is now in the garbage. Based on quality and materials it’s easily worth the 2x cost over the useless Ford cover. It’s very high quality waterproof fabric and straps, fits like a glove, and includes the pooling solution. No regrets here.

With the leftover from the $78 cover vs the Broncover tarp, I can put it towards the cost of eggs and heating oil here in the NE. I bought a Bronco, not a Land Rover. I like the tarp comment, but I do have some decorum.

 

[vick]

Just found this on Amazon for $78. Only 1 review and it gave no details. They make it for the 4 door as well for the same price. Just ordered it so hit me up if you're interested in how it works.

Waterproof Cab Cover Replace for 2021 -2023 Ford Bronco 2 Door, 600D Oxford Cloth Heavy Duty All Weather Bronco Cover for Sun Snow Rain Dust Hail Protection (2 Door)

https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Replace-Bronco-Weather-Protection/dp/B0BG58KW8F/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1PH21KABPRBQT&keywords=bronco+2+door+soft+top&qid=1676503687&s=automotive&sprefix=bronco+2+door+soft+top,automotive,160&sr=1-6&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840#customerReviews

how is it? Do you think it would fit the raptor?

 

[vick]

FYI, I use an extendable paint rolling poll as my “center support.” For $78 I will pick up the Amazon cab cover as well. Thanks for the link.

How is it? Would it fit the Raptor?

 

[tommywoodrum]

They now have a 2 door. Looks like there's a "tent" pole to keep the water from pooling.
https://www.broncover.com/shop/p/broncover2d

I don’t see why this would not fit the raptor. Pics and description in previous post.

Sponsored