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

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

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It's a common assumption, but the Bestop Truth Squad seeks the truth! Find out whether a Bestop Trektop soft top is colder than a hard top on a Jeep Wrangler JL in this episode of Bestop Truth Squad!
The Trektop can be run fully enclosed for the chilly winter months or remove the sides and rear window and enjoy as a bikini in the beautiful summer months.
More information: bestop.com

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@gloucesterdavid 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BestopTeam 4 жыл бұрын

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

@phillyb4588 4 жыл бұрын

With Leslie in a bikini

@Rkbrown88 3 жыл бұрын

This would be great

@randallrobertson4202 8 ай бұрын

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

@rickdoria4298 Жыл бұрын

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.

@0SUPERJERKS9 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BestopTeam 4 жыл бұрын

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"!

@michaelbrown4420 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

i was thinking the exact same thing...

@tadcobert1307 Жыл бұрын

Exactly 😊

@brianperticari 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BestopTeam 4 жыл бұрын

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

@pennsyltuckyden9823 Жыл бұрын

It will also be warmer in the summer

@VentureAHighway 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering my random thoughts!

@BestopTeam 3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@dirtsailoroff-road5580 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jameswhaley2004 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@seanwilson5876 6 ай бұрын

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

@camilo0032426 2 жыл бұрын

Please 🙏 make a video 📹 on 2 door soft top

@88_4Runner Жыл бұрын

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.

@truckinwithken8707 6 ай бұрын

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

@goodlistener711 10 ай бұрын

Which fabric type was the soft top?

@randallrobertson4202 8 ай бұрын

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 ..

@aprilcarolina8578 Жыл бұрын

What about a hail storm would it be likely to tear

@BestopTeam Жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelmatthews7682 5 жыл бұрын

What bumpers and sliders are on the red one?

@BestopTeam 5 жыл бұрын

Bestop Bumpers and JCR sliders

@justgonnastay 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BestopTeam 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@markmacdonald6452 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

We appreciate your opinion and feedback, thank you.

@bryanwilliams2884 3 жыл бұрын

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

@BestopTeam 3 жыл бұрын

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

@soopafly887 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@muneebchaudhry5979 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BestopTeam 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rameygardner4782 4 жыл бұрын

What tires and wheels are on the red jeep?

@BestopTeam 4 жыл бұрын

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

@niceguy91320 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BestopTeam 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jimmy7628 Жыл бұрын

What size tires on the red Jeep?

@BestopTeam Жыл бұрын

Those are 37's on the red Jeep.

@ViralRivers 3 жыл бұрын

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

@BestopTeam 3 жыл бұрын

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.