nwoods
Expedition Leader
Man that sounds like an awesome little journey
Ursa Minor Pop-Top Jeep JK
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Man that sounds like an awesome little journey
Jeep or Tacoma
Explorer
I am thinking of sleight tent trailer and going with one of these a few questions?
How much do they weigh? Is it something that you could lift off with a block and pulley system ? Like I do with my current hard top.
So i could put he soft top on when not camping.
of the the two tops
how many of you guys have the j180
what are the weight of the j180 vs the j30
I like the full standup room of the 180 but the cost is a lot more.
What are your egrets and what if anything would you allude differently?
How much do they weigh? Is it something that you could lift off with a block and pulley system ? Like I do with my current hard top.
So i could put he soft top on when not camping.
of the the two tops
how many of you guys have the j180
what are the weight of the j180 vs the j30
I like the full standup room of the 180 but the cost is a lot more.
What are your egrets and what if anything would you allude differently?
Jeep or Tacoma
Explorer
another question what di you do if anything re the suspension of your jeep? How close are you to the vehicle load limits? doe sit matter?
expedition4x4
Explorer
I think when i got mine John told me my j30 is about 100# over stock top
I have no regrets and and very happy with it.
I also have a hellwig 7/8" rear sway bar, rear Old Man Emu HD springs (660#) and front Old Man Emu mediums (330)
I also did an upgraded front axle and did a bigger brake kit all around.
you are welcome to check it out at the expo I will have it in booth 113E
with full gear loaded Im at 5820 total weight
I have no regrets and and very happy with it.
I also have a hellwig 7/8" rear sway bar, rear Old Man Emu HD springs (660#) and front Old Man Emu mediums (330)
I also did an upgraded front axle and did a bigger brake kit all around.
you are welcome to check it out at the expo I will have it in booth 113E
with full gear loaded Im at 5820 total weight
goin camping
Explorer
I can stand up in the J30.
Something to consider if you camp in the desert a lot like I do. The J30 being a hard top does not flap or get wind whipped in the desert winds. The J180 being a long tent seems like it would be susceptible to both of those.
Stock suspension and have not noticed any difference with the J30 added.
Something to consider if you camp in the desert a lot like I do. The J30 being a hard top does not flap or get wind whipped in the desert winds. The J180 being a long tent seems like it would be susceptible to both of those.
Stock suspension and have not noticed any difference with the J30 added.
Less canvas to dry out also with the J30 and bed is ready in 30 seconds. My kids sleep down low and me/wife up top.
Still running stock suspension on a 2013 JKUR and don't really notice much difference with the extra 130lbs up top.
On a side note I have a stock dark blue hard top for sale in the Seattle area if anyone is interested. (PM me).
Still running stock suspension on a 2013 JKUR and don't really notice much difference with the extra 130lbs up top.
On a side note I have a stock dark blue hard top for sale in the Seattle area if anyone is interested. (PM me).
Charlie56
Adventurer
Here is a pic of our's camped at Canyonland's Maze Overlook last week. A fantastic campsite location.
Here is a link to a short video of our trip.
https://vimeo.com/167498097
Here is a link to a short video of our trip.
https://vimeo.com/167498097
Charlie56
Adventurer
The other JKU has a James Baroud Evasion RTT sitting on a Gobi Rack.
The J30 hands down won the setup and takedown timed challenge.
The RTT has more head room and seemed a lot more comfortable to lounge around in during the day.
The RTT could fit more stored gear (bags, pillows, pads, etc) when closed than my 1st generation J30.
I now rarely use the interior access panels. It's not convenient when two people are in the J30 and the rig is loaded down with gear on a long trip.
My 3rd party ladder was much better than the RTT stock ladder, especially for shall we say, for us heavier set guys.
We both had issues with condensation on one cold damp night. The RTT had a fan that when turned on, dissipated that condensation (so they say).
They were able to strap gear to the top of the RTT. Maybe I could on the J30 but I don't.
For some reason my interior lights stopped working on this trip. No, it's not that the switch was turned off. (Have to trouble shoot that one)
I like my J30 a lot, but can see some advantages to the RTT.
I think I would be happy either way.
The J30 hands down won the setup and takedown timed challenge.
The RTT has more head room and seemed a lot more comfortable to lounge around in during the day.
The RTT could fit more stored gear (bags, pillows, pads, etc) when closed than my 1st generation J30.
I now rarely use the interior access panels. It's not convenient when two people are in the J30 and the rig is loaded down with gear on a long trip.
My 3rd party ladder was much better than the RTT stock ladder, especially for shall we say, for us heavier set guys.
We both had issues with condensation on one cold damp night. The RTT had a fan that when turned on, dissipated that condensation (so they say).
They were able to strap gear to the top of the RTT. Maybe I could on the J30 but I don't.
For some reason my interior lights stopped working on this trip. No, it's not that the switch was turned off. (Have to trouble shoot that one)
I like my J30 a lot, but can see some advantages to the RTT.
I think I would be happy either way.
expedition4x4
Explorer
Camped at Behind the Rocks
Now that I Figured out the secret hand shake for posting pictures here are a few more.
Nice Fatty! Oh, and cool Jeep too!
Jay