Sky One Touch for Chicago winters?

[Ilir]

Hello guys ! Looking to get the 2021 unlimited Willys today with sky one touch ! But since i live in Chicago and the weather here being cold and snowy should i worry about it ! And what are your experiences with headliners for this models ..

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[Cunky]

They're neither great, no terrible with snow. That said, I've seen this question asked many times here and the general rule people reply with is it's best to go outside periodically during heavy snowfall to clear the roof so that it's not all building up upon your SOT.

 

[Ratbert]

They're neither great, no terrible with snow. That said, I've seen this question asked many times here and the general rule people reply with is it's best to go outside periodically during heavy snowfall to clear the roof so that it's not all building up upon your SOT.

Yep. Its ability to withstand snow is somewhere between a soft top and a hard top.

 

[Slammed]

Had mine for go8ng on three winters an not one issue!

 

[mjg4xe]

They're neither great, no terrible with snow. That said, I've seen this question asked many times here and the general rule people reply with is it's best to go outside periodically during heavy snowfall to clear the roof so that it's not all building up upon your SOT.

And if there is ice stuck to it, do not try to forcefully remove it - the heat from the cabin will eventually help it come loose.

And if you are concerned about cabin temperatures, you can always get a Hot Headliner - I have only read good things on here about them.

https://hotheadheadliners.com/products/sky-one-touch-headliner?variant=32640499843138

 

[Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]

Three messages in and this already sounds awful.

 

[kcZ]

They are designed just a bit north (and some east) of Chicago, if that makes you feel any better.

 

[Ilir]

They are designed just a bit north (and some east) of Chicago, if that makes you feel any better.

Makes me feel much better now lol , from what i read online and you guys here so far i think is going to be fine . I will try keep it in the garage as much as i can too during snowy days . My first Jeep exited about it.

 

[quanticfx]

I got the hotheads headliner that mjg4xe mentioned, for the opposite reason (I live outside of Phoenix) but can say it does help a decent bit with heating/cooling and road noise. Had it on for over a year now with no issues.

 

[crux360a]

I live in NWI and mine has been fine, however mine does get storage in a garage at night. No issue with car washes either to get the salt off.

 

[Ilir]

I got the hotheads headliner that mjg4xe mentioned, for the opposite reason (I live outside of Phoenix) but can say it does help a decent bit with heating/cooling and road noise. Had it on for over a year now with no issues.

I will consider the headliners , by the way any special snow brush to be used ?

 

[Ang1Sgt]

I have a family member that just got a XE with that top. Not sure if she researched things or not. She lives in a snow belt in NY State, but the Jeep will be garage kept. But she works as a Dental Hygienist so it will be outside during work hours. She is NOT tall enough to brush the top off so I wonder if she will have any issues with it.

I have the Bestop Sunrider top and so far no issues or leaks with that.

 

[Ilir]

I have a family member that just got a XE with that top. Not sure if she researched things or not. She lives in a snow belt in NY State, but the Jeep will be garage kept. But she works as a Dental Hygienist so it will be outside during work hours. She is NOT tall enough to brush the top off so I wonder if she will have any issues with it.

I have the Bestop Sunrider top and so far no issues or leaks with that.

My wife has trouble getting in , i need to get side steps on it .

 

[Ratbert]

Three messages in and this already sounds awful.

Significantly better than a soft top in these regards!

 

[mjg4xe]

I live in NWI and mine has been fine, however mine does get storage in a garage at night. No issue with car washes either to get the salt off.

Mine has been out in the Northeast winters with no garage and have not had a problem.

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