Review of, Rain Gear Jeep Wrangler Cab Cover

       One of the great things about owning a Jeep Wrangler is, you can remove the top and doors. Will when the weather is great, one doesn't worry much about the insides of his or her Jeep until rainy weather comes. Never fear, there are options for those that just own a hardtop, those that don't have a top, or for those that leave the soft top down in the warmer months. The answer is a water proof cab cover, and there are a few manufactures today that offer such products. The one I will be reviewing is the Rain Gear Cab Cover, and I will express pro's and con's about the cover since I've used it.

 

            In 2011, I purchased a 2004 Wrangler with only a hard top, and at the time, I barely could afford to buy bologna to make sandwiches due to the fact I went into debt for the Jeep. I needed a cheap solution and so I got to doing a little research and discovered that a cab cover for my new to me Jeep was the answer. There where two brands I liked really well, and I decided to go with the Rain Gear brand.

 

            I went to www.jeepcovers.com, and selected the products button. From there one will see a column to the left where you select the model of Jeep you own. Once there, you have two options, you can purchase a cover that fits over the Jeep with the top off, or you can pay a little more and get a cover that will slip over the Jeep with its top on.

 

            I chose a cover that would slip over the Jeep with the top off because that's what I was needing. The shipping was fast, I received the cover in a matter of a few days, and was pleased. Inside the box I found, the cover which was inside it own carrying sack made of the same material, and a Rain Gear ball cap as a complimentary gift.

 

            I unrolled the cover, and tried it on my Jeep. First thing you do is, make sure to flip the wipers up on your Jeep, then slip the front portion of the cover over the windshield, and begin working the back portion over the roll bars. The Rain Gear Cab Cover has several straps attached to the cover where one can attach the cover to the frame rail or other places of the Jeep to prevent the wind from blowing the cover off and to tighten the cover as will.

 

            Once the cover is installed, place the wipers down in their normal position, and there are strips of velcro where one can attach to the wiper arms. With all the attachment options, it really helps to keep this cover on your Jeep.

 

            I've used this cover for will over a year now, and I must say that, the pro's out weigh the con's. This cover has really came through and helped to keep my Jeep dry and to keep the elements out of the cab of my Jeep. With all the attachment straps, I've seen this thing hold up to 50 something mile per hour winds, maybe even more during thunderstorms which I found pretty impressive. This cover also is not to difficult to install on the Jeep and not to complicated to remove as will. And lastly, the Rain Gear Cover also covers the door area, for those that want to leave the doors off ones Jeep. For those that leave the doors on their Jeep, the cover also has a velcro area that fits around the post of the side mirrors.

 

            There is one con to this cover that is somewhat annoying but can be resolved with a little engineering. When installed, and it comes a decent rain, the area right above the driver and passenger seats tends to accumulate a pool of water, large enough sometimes, fish could swim in. Doing a little research, I found on a Jeep enthusiast website of how to make a prop which attaches to the roll bars, and you install the cover over it keeping the cover raised in this area. The prop, which made from pvc pipe, can be easily constructed from two tee fittings cut in half, and three quarter inch pipe.

 

            For those that are in need of a solution to keep the elements from the cab of his or her Jeep, the "Rain Gear Cab Cover", might be a solution. It can be purchased for prices ranging from $120 to $130 plus shipping and handling. If you do decide to purchase one of these covers, I don't think you will be disappointed. Thanks for Reading this Tectip Channel Blog, hope to see you back here next time. 

Information For The First Time Jeep Wrangler Buyer

 

Information For The First Time Jeep Wrangler Buyer

 

       So you have been looking at that one Jeep at your local dealership, or you've been thinking about being behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler, and you're just not sure if its the right vehicle for you. You might have heard they are noisy, ride rough, you freeze in the winter, burn up in the summer, and the gas mileage is just horrible. Will long ago, that once was true, before 1987, Jeeps where cold in the winter, hot in the summer, and where just not very user friendly but since Chrysler Motors purchased the Jeep brand back in 1987, they've have worked really hard to make the Jeep more user friendly by giving it a lot of creature comforts. 

 

      Back in 1986 and before, you where lucky just be able to have a seat and an engine. Today, you can get the Wrangler with plenty of creature comfort options, most which you could of only found in a luxury car, such as heated leather seats, heated mirrors, power windows and locks, navigation systems, and the list just goes on and on. And one of the coolest features the Jeep has retained since its beginning in 1941 is, you can take the top and doors off, there's not to many four wheel drives today you can do this with. This one feature has helped the brand live on for seventy something years. There is no other feeling in the world than driving down the open road, cruising down the trail, and the air in your face and blowing you hair. On your worst day, just a drive in a Jeep, and you come back in the greatest mood.

 

 

      Ride wise, the Wrangler is not bad, the more that time has went on. Back in 1997, Chrysler redesigned the suspension under the Wrangler from leaf springs to coil springs, which really helped the ride and also to give the suspension a little more articulation. Before 1997 and previous models, the ride was very rough, when you hit a bump in the road, you felt it, in newer ones, not so much. For those concerned with safety, the Wrangler since 1997, has come standard with dual airbags.

 

      When it comes to MPG's, the Wrangler is not bad for what it is, you can expect to get 15-23 mpg, about what a standard half ton pickup truck will get. One of the factors to this is, its not very aerodynamic, its not a slick sports car, its the ultimate off road machine. If your the adventurous type, then the Wrangler will suit your desires, and your not concerned by mpg's, just the fun you can expect from owning a Jeep.

 

     The kind of on road handling you can expect from the Wrangler is typical of most all terrain vehicles, you have to keep in mind that your not going to be driving a sports car. Being that the Wrangler is a smaller vehicle, you can cut on a dime if you chose to. This is one of the coolest advantages to being a Jeep owner, you can go where your buddy in his half ton pickup truck can not go. You can maneuver in and out of tight places.

 

      In 2007, the people at Chrysler introduced the four door Wrangler. They realized that there are folks out there that have families, and they still have the desire to have the capabilities of owning a Wrangler. The Unlimited model has they are known, being that they have a longer wheel base to accommodate the four doors, helps the Unlimited to ride just a little bit better than its two door counterpart.

 

      So after all this, you're still unsure that becoming a Jeep owner for the first time is for you, you will not find another vehicle that can take you where places you've never imagined and still be able to use for a daily driver. Since 1987, the Wrangler has become more user friendly, and loaded with many creature comforts. Guys, take the plundge, I promise, you will not be unhappy. Good luck on your first Jeep. Happy Jeeping Guys.