What's the difference between the "old" one and the "new" one?
Ursa Minor Pop-Top Jeep JK
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What's the difference between the "old" one and the "new" one?
Haf-E
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Yuman Desert Rat
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Lucky!!! Whereabouts in the KofA? I miss being there.
aristobrat
Observer
Does anyone take their J30 on/off on a semi-regular basis?
My JK is my DD, and a lot of the fun for me for having a JK in Virginia is driving around in the summer with the soft-top down and the doors off.
I'm very interested in starting to do some overland exploring (and would love to have a J30 for that), but with my schedule, I would only be able to do that one weekend a month, maybe two. The idea of running the J30 on top all of the time isn't something I'm completely sold on yet.
I'm guessing most folks have their J30 on almost all of the time, but was curious if anyone took theirs on/off throughout the month.
Thanks!
My JK is my DD, and a lot of the fun for me for having a JK in Virginia is driving around in the summer with the soft-top down and the doors off.
I'm very interested in starting to do some overland exploring (and would love to have a J30 for that), but with my schedule, I would only be able to do that one weekend a month, maybe two. The idea of running the J30 on top all of the time isn't something I'm completely sold on yet.
I'm guessing most folks have their J30 on almost all of the time, but was curious if anyone took theirs on/off throughout the month.
Thanks!
brianjwilson
Some sort of lost...
I don't take mine off, but if I had a garage/shop that my jeep would fit in, I would build a hoist. I really miss driving around with the spiderweb shade top myself. but hey I bought a bike for this summer so whatever.
Aside from being really heavy and awkward there is no reason you can't unplug the single connector, remove the 8 bolts and pull it off like any other top.
but hey I bought a bike for this summer so whatever. Aside from being really heavy and awkward there is no reason you can't unplug the single connector, remove the 8 bolts and pull it off like any other top.
aristobrat
Observer
I was thinking hoist too. Wasn't sure if the J30 had a weight distribution awkward enough to make using a hoist unreasonable.
brianjwilson
Some sort of lost...
I don't see why. It is really difficult to load by hand for that reason. The person in the front has to carry a ton of weight high over their head. But a set of pulleys set up properly should make it easy work.
I'm really kicking myself for getting an all-black new Rubicon last July. Thinking all black w/ white top will look goofy, while still getting overly toasty in the hotter climates.
Went to the dealer yesterday to inquire about trading in already for a white Rubi X. If I can get a good enough deal, then the J30 will be my next step
Went to the dealer yesterday to inquire about trading in already for a white Rubi X. If I can get a good enough deal, then the J30 will be my next step
You can get the white top paint matched, I am probably going to try and get the sides of the white cap vinyl wrapped to match my paint. Plan is to leave the top, which you can't see, white. Best of both worlds... I think getting a new Jeep is'nt needed. Ursa Minor makes them all made to order so I am sure if you ask for it, they will do it for you. Your black would be easy to match with vinyl, I think I am going to have issues with rescue green!
Are there any other install instructions beside a connector pin and bolts? I thought I read something about some weather stripping going across the front windshield? Does anyone have a video of an install? Just wonder how hard it would be to put on with or without a lift. I wouldn't want it to leak like if a regular top was put on incorrectly. ~ I don't own a jeep, but have been watching these j30/ecamper threads for over a year trying to plan out my next moves.
brianjwilson
Some sort of lost...
Well my Jeep is up for sale if anyone is interested in a fully built rig that's ready to go anywhere!
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ited-Ursa-Minor-J30-Pop-Up-Camper-Fully-Built!!!
if anyone is interested in a fully built rig that's ready to go anywhere!http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ited-Ursa-Minor-J30-Pop-Up-Camper-Fully-Built!!!
Are there any other install instructions beside a connector pin and bolts? I thought I read something about some weather stripping going across the front windshield? Does anyone have a video of an install? Just wonder how hard it would be to put on with or without a lift. I wouldn't want it to leak like if a regular top was put on incorrectly. ~ I don't own a jeep, but have been watching these j30/ecamper threads for over a year trying to plan out my next moves.
There shouldn't be anything special. The only difference between the J30 and factory top is that it does not use the front windshield latches and it does not attach to the center roll bar next to the sound bar. It uses a nut and bolt through a factory hole on each side of the roll bar next to the front driver and passenger doors.
We installed mine in a few minutes. The hard parts are lifting it, and tucking in the excess carpet (if you want to tidy it up)
Love the color, and matched top! Is it just the picture or are there recessed area's along the top? like right between the front and rear door?