Car cover - why not install if top down or doors off?

[Cjeromepa]

So I was thinking about during stretches of nice weather removing my doors and soft top overnight or while at work putting a cover over car. So I bought one, however it says do not install if top down or doors off. Does anyone know why you shouldn’t do this?

Thanks for info

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[604Bronco]

So I was thinking about during stretches of nice weather removing my doors and soft top overnight or while at work putting a cover over car. So I bought one, however it says do not install if top down or doors off. Does anyone know why you shouldn’t do this?

Thanks for info

I’m assuming the lack of roof might limit the stability up top and have the cover sag. If it rains I’m guessing it’ll pool water pretty bad. Not sure the anchor points for the cover, but that might be part of the reason too?

 

[Stlrfan152]

The fabric is probably too thin to support any rain or hold up to strong winds. Rain gear makes really good covers. Right now they only make a 4dr cover for the bronco, but they would be best for what you want to do. You still need to put some kind of support across for rain pooling with their covers, but they are a nice heavy material.

 

[BlazinGTO]

Check out the Cab Cover that Ford makes for the Bronco.

https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-2dr-2021-full-vehicle-cover-for-soft-cockpit-1

I do not own it, so I cannot vouch for it. But this seems like what you need.

Edit:
Or 4 door here

https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-4dr-2021-full-vehicle-cover-for-soft-cockpit-1

 

[JT58Bronc]

I had a cab cover for my 97 Wrangler and would use it to cover the cab when the top and half doors were off. One night it rained a little and the rain did pool in a couple of pockets and was pretty heavy sagging in those spots. I had to push up on the sagging spots to displace the water- and it was not that easy as you would think. After that I would put the cover on only when it was not going to rain, or put on the bimini top first, which would support the cab cover if it did rain. I liked the cab cover as it even fit when the soft top was up. I always put it on when it was parked in the brutal hot scorching sun here in FL. I am seriously thinking of getting a cab cover for my 2 door Sas when it's parked in the sun.

 

[PWillette]

Check out the Cab Cover that Ford makes for the Bronco.

https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-2dr-2021-full-vehicle-cover-for-soft-cockpit-1

I do not own it, so I cannot vouch for it. But this seems like what you need.

Edit:
Or 4 door here

https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-4dr-2021-full-vehicle-cover-for-soft-cockpit-1

These work great for keeping out dust and light moisture/dew but unfortunately they are not waterproof.

 

[Jdyount]

www.broncover.com

This is what I'm going to go with. It's marine grade so it will be mostly water proof. Just like any boat cover you'll likely need to support the center somehow incase of heavy rain as water will pool.

 

[MVBB]

Im fabricating my own cover at the moment. I've tested a few on the market and they suck/ not what I'm looking for. It takes more time to put the covers on then it does to put the top back on. Not practical
I'll post the product when I'm done.

 

[md540i]

Any updates on the cover?

 

[Oisinirish]

Im fabricating my own cover at the moment. I've tested a few on the market and they suck/ not what I'm looking for. It takes more time to put the covers on then it does to put the top back on. Not practical
I'll post the product when I'm done.

Maybe add some tent pole loops you could put in for support? The shock corded type?

 

[ericwayne]

The Rain Gear is great if you keep your soft top on as a safari top.

 

[Oldhippie]

My plan (if I ever get a Bronco) is the have the top off 70- 90% of the time and have a full cover for parking outside and rain. It will never get in the garage...hope someone makes something for 2door by then...

 

[Boosted2.3L]

The Rain Gear is great if you keep your soft top on as a safari top.

Am I correct to assume you have the "Half cover" version? I have the Bestop soft top with the fastback/slanted/45 degree angled back. Since I plan to do exact same setup as you, except with the Bestop, do you recommend the half cover or trail cover?

 

[Dubsesd]

The Rain Gear is great if you keep your soft top on as a safari top.

Is there full coverage on rear tailgate area so rain doesn’t pour in?

 

[ericwayne]

Am I correct to assume you have the "Half cover" version? I have the Bestop soft top with the fastback/slanted/45 degree angled back. Since I plan to do exact same setup as you, except with the Bestop, do you recommend the half cover or trail cover?

Not sure that it would work on the Bestop slant back as it utilizes the factory soft top roofline to maintain shape.

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