Hard top storage cover/bag

[Drewbacca]

I recently ordered a dual top 2024 Sport S 4xe and plan to take the hard top off almost immediately. I've been doing a lot of research into storage and wanted to do a hoist system, but after looking at the carport area with my dad, it was going to be too much of a project, as the roof had a lot of metal in it and some plastic siding that we were going to have to completely remove first. Luckily, I found someone nearby selling a Surco hard top cart for $85, which was a steal compared to buying a new one. So, I have that but am looking for a cover for it. I know I could just use a tarp, but I wanted to see if anyone had any other suggestions I could find. I saw the Bestop one on Amazon, although it's quite expensive, and the TopLift Pro one is made more for the top PLUS the lift. The top will be in a carport with two sides open to the air, so I'd like to keep it covered to keep the weather and leaves out of it.

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[Murphydog]

Will it be indoors or out? For mine top on a hoist in my garage I toss some of the Harbor Freight moving blankets over the top to keep the dust and what not off. They are less that $10, and when folded in half are a perfect fit for the rear cargo area. I purchased a few of them to have

 

[Maverick909]

you could try and find a local boat cover maker. I used to have one by my house that had made a few custom covers for my boat and my families boats over the years. that way you can get a heavy canvas thats water tight and is soft on the inside

 

[1Evil55]

Having saved a bunch on the lift, I'd consider using my leftover for a well made, fitted cover like the bestop.

 

[Drewbacca]

Having saved a bunch on the lift, I'd consider using my leftover for a well made, fitted cover like the bestop.

That's what I was planning on doing. I just was trying to see if there were any other options out there that people knew about. The Bestop carts and cover are no longer on their website, as I think they were discontinued when the JL came out, but I can find them on Amazon and other sites. I'm assuming it would fit over the top on the Surco cart, but I wasn't sure if it was more expensive now because there's limited availability.

 

[The Chubbernaut]

I honestly would just use the tarp. You'll probably be spending around 300 for a purpose built cover that isn't really a necessity, it just looks nice. For myself, I would put that money towards other modifications and accessories that would bring me more enjoyment.

 

[Drewbacca]

I honestly would just use the tarp. You'll probably be spending around 300 for a purpose built cover that isn't really a necessity, it just looks nice. For myself, I would put that money towards other modifications and accessories that would bring me more enjoyment.

Maybe that’s what I’ll do and just keep an eye out for a used one on Facebook or Craigslist. I found the Surco cart for $85 and some OEM Sahara side steps in good condition for $50 the other day within 30 min of my house.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Blue or gray tarp. They were made for the elements in mind.

 

[The Chubbernaut]

Maybe that’s what I’ll do and just keep an eye out for a used one on Facebook or Craigslist. I found the Surco cart for $85 and some OEM Sahara side steps in good condition for $50 the other day within 30 min of my house.

Some people bash the Sahara side steps. I was going to replace them myself fairly early in the build, but they have so far proven very good at protecting the jeep from idiots in parking lots. I may still replace them one day, but they've grown on me.

 

[Drewbacca]

Some people bash the Sahara side steps. I was going to replace them myself fairly early in the build, but they have so far proven very good at protecting the jeep from idiots in parking lots. I may still replace them one day, but they've grown on me.

Yeah, I mainly wanted them for my 9 year old daughter and 5'3" wife. Plus, I don't like the look of the exposed brackets with the open holes on the Sport S when it doesn't have anything. It just looks unfinished. I may remove them or upgrade if I decide to take it offroad.

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