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Any Recommendations For A Cover?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Eric, May 10, 2022.

  1. Eric

    Eric Member

    I'd like to find a decent cover without breaking the bank. Mostly I want this for keeping the pine needles and pollen from accumulating as this jeep sits often for a couple weeks to a month between rides. I have a hardtop on it so it needs to cover that. (Are you asking why I need a cover if I have a hardtop? hahahaha)

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  2. boopiejones

    boopiejones I can’t drive 55

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  3. jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    I like a tarp with a couple of milk jugs hanging off the corners. Simple, cheap, and effective.
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  4. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Something the mice and squirrels won't think makes good nesting material. Don't ask me how I know.

    Personally I'd prefer a drive-in carport or shed. Covers area a PIA to manage if you want to use the jeep frequently.
     
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  5. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    Want something that is breathable. My Jeeps are kept in a pole barn, so are protected from the weather but not from the birds that roost in the rafters. When they are going to sit a while I cover them with a canvas tarp held down with bungee cords. From time to time the tarps need to be hosed off, but at least I don't have bird crap all over the seats.
     
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  6. Norcal69

    Norcal69 Out of the box thinker 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    This is a YJ/TJ/CJ7 cover on my 5. It looks a little funny on top because it is covering a full roll cage with roof basket, surf rods and beach gear. The YJ/TJ/CJ7 cover should fit pretty decent with your hardtop. The actual cover is a Budge brand from FLAPS. I use it to keep wandering eyes out at night when on road trips.

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  7. WYOMIKE

    WYOMIKE Oct 1971 pic

    Just learned a interesting thing that kind of goes along with this subject. Good friend of mine is having a problem with crows and grackles pooping all over his cars. So we did a little research and one of the things we found is that these birds poop on the average of every 10 mins. :shock: So if you have a big flock of them hanging around on trees or something, or flying over you vehicles a lot, that is a lot of poop falling on your vehicles. And I know that bird poop if left on paint after a while it will eat on the paint. So I would suggest some type of cover for sure if your parked in area they like to hang out in..
    Mike
     
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  8. Keys5a

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  11. Warloch

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  12. Dwins1

    Dwins1 Member

    I picked one up for a Kia Soul and it fit great Bought it in FB market place for $20.