Do Second Hand Ursa Minor's Ever Come Up for Sale?

[campertramper]

Hello. I'm new to this forum and toying with picking up some kind of adventuremobile to kit out. I'm fascinated with Ursa Minor pop-tops and now I'm thinking of purchasing either a 2007/2008 Honda Element or a 2012-2017 Jeep JK. I've learned that Ursa Minor's are permanently affixed to the roofs of Elements, which seems to limit the ability to swap them between vehicles, whereas it seems like the J30's are super easily swappable, and therefore perhaps more valuable because you can swap out the base vehicle but still hold onto your camping rig. Which leads to my main question...do second hand Ursa Minor J30's ever show up for sale on this forum? If so, what's the usual asking price? Thanks everyone!

 

[billiebob]

SOLD: 2015 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited Hard Rock built by AT with Ursa Minor camp pop top

Beautiful white 2015 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited Hard Rock with all options built by AT with Ursa Minor camper top. The rig was upfitted by Adventure Trailer for Overland for a total price of about $85k (Jeep and build). I have all the paperwork. Has all the options offered with the Rubicon Hard...

expeditionportal.com

I have never seen the top for sale separately but if you find a full unit for sale I'd bet you could work out a "trade tops" and then the seller is just selling a JKU...... not sure which would sell faster. Or buy his complete unit and sell your JKU. Not sure what your question is tho.

ahh, I see you asked the question...

 

[86scotty]

Sure they do. I bought and sold one here. Price for me and when I sold was several thousand cheaper than new. Keep an eye on the classifieds here and the big Ursa thread in the Jeep section. Sometimes people post a feeler if they are thinking of selling. That's how I found the one I had.

 

[roving1]

Strangely they seem to pop up more often then you think they would. I see maybe 3-4 a year and I am not really even looking for them.

 

[The Artisan]

I am planning to do my 04 element. My design allows to slide up when parked and you do not need to remove the cushions to get in or out of the topper Renderings
Kevin

 

[Tugvi]

There is a facebook group for ursa minor owner and they pop up for sale on that page. Lots of useful information on it as well. Price depends on age and add ons from factory.

 

[sabjku]

Like @86scotty said, they do pop up for sale a few times year. I still kick myself for not buying yours!

You need to be quick about it though. They do generally go pretty quickly, especially if it's a fair asking price. They hold their value.

 

[campertramper]

Thank you all for your replies. This is very helpful to me as I try to devise my strategy for picking up a used vehicle and camper top.

 

[campertramper]

Sure they do. I bought and sold one here. Price for me and when I sold was several thousand cheaper than new. Keep an eye on the classifieds here and the big Ursa thread in the Jeep section. Sometimes people post a feeler if they are thinking of selling. That's how I found the one I had.

What's the URL of that 'big ursa thread' you mentioned? I haven't been able to find it yet....

 

[86scotty]

Ursa Minor Pop-Top Jeep JK

I thought I'd post some pics specifically under this title for those interested in a tent top for their JK, and they would not have looked at the other thread where I posted these pics. I looked at the Habitat and rooftop tent, but decided to go with the Ursa Minor J30 top...Here are some pics...

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[campertramper]

Ursa Minor Pop-Top Jeep JK

I thought I'd post some pics specifically under this title for those interested in a tent top for their JK, and they would not have looked at the other thread where I posted these pics. I looked at the Habitat and rooftop tent, but decided to go with the Ursa Minor J30 top...Here are some pics...

expeditionportal.com

Thank you!

 

[Mass_Mopar]

This one also popped up recently.

2018 Jeep Rubicon Recon Ursa Minor J30

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/conifer-2018-jku-rubicon-recon-ursa/7187806121.html

expeditionportal.com

 

[campertramper]

Thank you all. I think that I'm monitoring all of the channels that I need to now to keep my eyes open for the next one(s) that appear.