Geez, Rain Rail Design Fail

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Perhaps you've forgotten the desert southwest has monsoon season. :D

There's really no excuse for this one.

Um, excuse me. Desert Monsoon has Zero to do with real Monsoon conditions. Yeah, local and periodic downpours can be ridiculous and extreme, for U.S. Experiences. Be stationed in South Asia, this is Monsoon. I'm extremely familiar with the U.S. Desert South West, nothing compared to Asian Monsoons. Those storms and weather patterns in U.S. Southwest can be quit fantastic; be entrenched in a Southern Asian Monsoon and you'll appreciate rainfall and heavy weather.

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Perhaps you've forgotten the desert southwest has monsoon season. :D

There's really no excuse for this one.

And, you're on a JL Rubicon Forum owning a Toyota "FJ" Cruiser,...

 

[RubenZ]

I'm getting tired of the "Its a jeep they do this" or the "Its just water.." etc type of comments. Ya that might have been good way back when jeeps were 25k loaded but now the idiot morons at JEEP feel these awesome vehicles are worth 40+ Grand. This type of crap is unacceptable.

 

[NavyVet1959]

I'm getting tired of the "Its a jeep they do this" or the "Its just water.." etc type of comments. Ya that might have been good way back when jeeps were 25k loaded but now the idiot morons at JEEP feel these awesome vehicles are worth 40+ Grand. This type of crap is unacceptable.

Gotta pay for all those stupid electric gizmos that will break and make the dealership even more money.

 

[Jeepsterfreak]

Gotta pay for all those stupid electric gizmos that will break and make the dealership even more money.

Have to wonder if Jeep keeps raising the MSRP ( 2 price increases since launch) to help cover the cost of warranty repairs!

I understand supply and demand, but for Jeep to raise the MSRP and destination fee for a second time already just seems utterly absurd. Makes the FCA Executives look like idiots. What, they couldn't price it correct the first time?

Maybe they are trying to reduce sticker shock when 2019 models are released at even higher MSRP.

 

[VolCntry73]

They stopped making the drip rail extension 4 years ago. Maybe if enough JL owners contacted them they would start to make them again.

I reached out to this company today and received a reply. They are currently working on a JL version and should be available in a matter of weeks. And they said they are still making the JK rails.

Regardless, an aftermarket solution is in the works.

 

[costelj]

I reached out to this company today and received a reply. They are currently working on a JL version and should be available in a matter of weeks. And they said they are still making the JK rails.

Regardless, an aftermarket solution is in the works.

Awesome. Thanks for the info.

 

[SunriseJeep]

It’s a Jeep. They all do this. It’s just water. Maybe we need a poll for the best useless answer?
The issue exist on 2 door, 4 door, soft top, hard top. We’ll live with it but what this is is a design defect.

My Sisters JK does not have water poring in on the seat or the floor when she opens the door.

 

[ToolMan514]

My 10 cent temporary solution. It's raining today, and the water drips on the door sill instead of inside. Not perfect, but step 1. It's 4" of soft rubber edge trim. I lifted the Freedom Panel a little to insert it. It stays on it's own for now...

 

[lookitsadam]

Living in Florida where it rains every day I've only experienced this issue 2 or 3 times and wasn't too bothered. I always assumed a bead of silicone at the end of the rail would stop it, and force the water to stay put or drain backwards, but I just haven't gotten around to doing it yet.
I also have the RC 2.5in lift which is 2.5in in front and 2in in the rear so that could also play a factor in how the water is draining.

 

[RubenZ]

LOL or just stick some of these RV Gutters with 3m tape

 

[emdub]

I experienced this for the first time this past weekend since first buying my JLU back in November. I live in the Northwest where it rains ALL THE TIME. I've owned Wranglers in the past and have never experienced anything quite like this before. I'm not convinced the standing water is coming from the gutter, or at least is the only source. I brushed out all the water out of the gutter and was still streaming into the interior. It appears it is also streaming in from where the windshield meets the hardtop. The below image is a screen grab from another post, but I've circled where I believe the water is also coming in from.

I've sent an inquiry to the service manager where I have my JL serviced. I've asked if he's heard or seen similar issues. I'll update when I hear back.

 

[Robwill1250]

Wondering if Jeep ever drove their test mules in the rain? What you think @JeepCares ?

I'm with you. Mine is in right now for this reason even I know there's no fix.

 

[emdub]

I'm with you. Mines on right now for this reason even I know there's no fix.

that was a great video and exactly describes/shows the issue I'm experiencing. I included that link to the email I sent my service manager...

 

[TheBrandon]

Is this every single JL? Good gosh.

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