Is a soft top colder than a hard top? - Bestop Truth Squad Episode 2

[@gloucesterdavid]

I think it would be great if you could repeat this testing during a hot summer day.

[@BestopTeam]

Thanks for the suggestion! We are always looking for more content ideas.

[@phillyb4588]

With Leslie in a bikini

[@Rkbrown88]

This would be great

[@randallrobertson4202]

Can't do that, in Summer I have the Top and Doors off.. And love it..

[@rickdoria4298]

When I first got my Trek Top with the Sunrider feature, I loved it! We spent 10 days in Moab and running the trails around Ouray. I loved the Sunrider feature in Moab. Unfortunately, I soon discovered that if it was any hotter than 70 degrees out AND sunny, the top and windows had to be open or the A/C has to be run on high to make it tolerable in the Jeep. If is cloudy or cooler than 70, it is ok. If you open the Sunrider on a sunny day, don’t forget the sunscreen….. I am driving my 2020 JLUR with the back and side windows out now , safari mode, to see if the additional airflow helps. I guess with everything in life there are trade offs.

[@michaelbrown4420]

This test is kinda bogus. Because who would ride around in that temp without running the heater? The better test would be to run both jeeps to operating temp. Run the heater till the inside of the jeep reached a certain temp then turn both motors off and see which top kept heat in better. Or in the summer time which kept the cool in longer. Because a cold jeep is a cold jeep. And your test comparing the jeeps just sitting there all day actually proved the hardtop is better because it seems to have held its inside temp better where as the soft top fluctuated greatly. Meaning less insolation.

[@smeglin1]

i was thinking the exact same thing...

[@tadcobert1307]

Exactly 😊

[@brianperticari]

Can Leslie star in more of your videos? Asking for a friend.

[@BestopTeam]

Ha! I'll let her know she has a fan! I am sure you will see her in our videos again.

[@0SUPERJERKS9]

Keep up the Truth Squad videos! just purchased and installed a Supertop Ultra for my JL

[@BestopTeam]

We definitely would like to and appreciate the kudos! We wanted to have a little fun while "busting" soft top myths. Send us a picture of your rig and we can feature it on our new web series "Top Talk"!

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

It will also be warmer in the summer

[@jameswhaley2004]

At the beginning of the video, I didn’t see him put the guy on the phone on hold, I think he may have accidentally hung up on the person on the line.

[@truckinwithken8707]

Ok... But heat the jeeps up on a cold night and let it sit getting hout fit about 30 minutes then letting it sit for 30 minutes and see which loses more heat

[@VentureAHighway]

Thanks for answering my random thoughts!

[@BestopTeam]

Any time!

[@dirtsailoroff-road5580]

does this mean that a soft top would be hotter in the summer? I live in the south where it can get up to 110 throughout the summer. I'm really considering painting the hardtop white.

[@camilo0032426]

Please 🙏 make a video 📹 on 2 door soft top

[@randallrobertson4202]

No , my Wife and I Live in Northern Minnesota.. I had a 2011 Wrangler Sport Unlimited with the Hard Top , I currently own a 2018 Wrangler 2 Dr. With the Soft Top , at one time many years ago I Owned a 77 CJ-5 with the Soft Top , now the 77s Heater was in no way what my 2011 and 2018s is , the Newer Jeeps have great Heaters , I find no Heating issues even at -40 Below Zero ..

[@seanwilson5876]

Have you done any long term tests on the affect of salt to the fabric and windows? I really have switching the tops but I’m concerned with what the road treatment will do to the soft top

[@88_4Runner]

No drafts? I love my soft top for my '88 4Runner, but there is a gap at the rear corners that I can stick my hand through.

[@goodlistener711]

Which fabric type was the soft top?

[@aprilcarolina8578]

What about a hail storm would it be likely to tear

[@BestopTeam]

It depends on the hail, I've seen soft tops survive hail and not so much the Jeep but then I've seen golf ball size or larger hail and seen it ruin soft tops and the Jeep.

[@markmacdonald6452]

The test should be taken on the road with the heat set in each with the temp at the same setting. Then see which holds the heat the best. I've got both , hard and soft tops and live in Canada. I can tell you that the soft tops are not as warm as the hard tops. I've had both on CJ's, TJ's and JK's, and on each jeep, the hard top was warmer and the real glass windows were easy to remove ice off of without damage. You guys make an excellent product, but don't try to make false claims about its performance.

[@BestopTeam]

We appreciate your opinion and feedback, thank you.

[@michaelmatthews7682]

What bumpers and sliders are on the red one?

[@BestopTeam]

Bestop Bumpers and JCR sliders

[@justgonnastay]

Wait! At 0:17 . . . How do you do that? How do you disable the stability control so you can have fun?

[@BestopTeam]

Haha! There is a button in the center dash that has a picture car with squiggly lines below it that allow you to turn traction control off. Be safe while doing doughnuts!

[@soopafly887]

Hi Guys .... What about hot summer. Like really hot. Im talking dubai middle east hot. 45 and more. Appreciate your response as im in a pipeline to buy twill trektop.

[@BestopTeam]

It is likely to be about the same in summer as well. I would suggest leaving your windows open slightly to vent the cab with either the hard top or a soft top.

[@bryanwilliams2884]

What's the lift and tire size of the grey wrangler? Same as the rubi?

[@BestopTeam]

4" Curie Lift and 37x12.50 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on this JLU

[@muneebchaudhry5979]

Whts the lift, tire size and wheels on the red wrangler??

[@BestopTeam]

This red JLU had a 4" Currie Suspension System, 37" Nitto Ridge Grappler tires and Black Rhino wheels. Thanks for watching!

[@niceguy91320]

This must be the reason I am yet to get a single response to any of my email inquiries :-/ .

[@BestopTeam]

Please reply with your email address and we will get you in touch ASAP. We apologize for the inconvenience.

[@rameygardner4782]

What tires and wheels are on the red jeep?

[@BestopTeam]

Those wheels are made by Black Rhino and the tires are Nitto Ridge Grapplers. Thanks for watching!

[@ViralRivers]

Did hardtop have insulation added? Guessing no being that they want you to buy their soft top

[@BestopTeam]

Hi, Keith! No, we did not use any sort of insulators on the hardtop like the factory headliner option. We see more customers without this option than with it.

[@jimmy7628]

What size tires on the red Jeep?

[@BestopTeam]

Those are 37's on the red Jeep.

[@juanticimo]

So... in az the soft top is worse in the summer.

[@michaelfinlay1412]

the soft top is easily removable and can be stored easier than a hard top

[@michaelfinlay1412]

^also adding to that: both on the graph seem about equal