insulating a soft top

[evkennedy]

Has anyone done this? I finally put my a/c in and dynamated the entire floor. Very happy with the cold from the a/c but when the truck is let out in the sun she gets hot. There has got to be a way to insulate the top.

 

[Broncitis]

I have never done it, but I think I have seen it made for Jeeps.

As I recall, it is a quilted panel of Thinsulate material that can be snapped or Velcro'd into place.

 

[Broncitis]

Something like this maybe (many colors, patters, weights out there).

http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/3M-Thinsulate-Thermal-Jacket-Insulation.html

You could also look at a place like JoAnn Fabrics and see what they have for insulating home curtains. I think that may be a similar material.

 

[phred]

My wife's sl mercedes convert has a light colored fabric liner attached to the lower portion of the top frame. Not sure what is between it and the top, but it stays nice and cool.

 

[ucbronco]

I know a guy here in fl that makes these for the jeeps and has inquired about using a Bronco for a pattern as well. I contact him and see if he is producing these yet.

Butch

 

[Apogee]

Wasn't Chuck at BC Broncos talking about making a headliner of sorts for his soft top?

 

[evkennedy]

Chucks is a headliner made for his top. Not sure if his is for insulation to just cover the frame. I have a bestop.

 

[evkennedy]

Broncitis,

That stuff may work but i am scared to buy. That may set me back alot. WOuld love to find someone that has done something.

ucbronco,

let me know if you here something.

thanks.

 

[Broncobowsher]

If you find the company that makes the soft topts for ICON FJ40s, I have seen those built up as insulated.

Short answer, none off the shelf. If would be a custom piece.

 

[Dan's73]

But a custom piece with a fair amount of interest I'm sure....I know I'd be interested...

 

[evkennedy]

Would be great if we could find someone to do this. I am sure many would be interested in this.

 

[bknbronco]

The newer portable ice fishing shelters are now insulated. I hope the soft top manufactures catch on soon!

 

[chuck]

Chucks is a headliner made for his top. Not sure if his is for insulation to just cover the frame. I have a bestop.

Very timly, I have a prototype insulated headliner for my top. Have had for a while but finally gave up on the first bidder and is out for bid now. Hope to get pricing this week.

 

[Steve83]

Have some simple pockets sewn onto the inside of the soft top, with velcro closures. Then buy a big roll of Aluminized bubble wrap and cut pieces to fit into the pockets. It would reduce noise, heat transfer, & flapping, but the top could still be dropped/folded/rolled with the insulation inside.

 

[rustbucket]

Something like this maybe (many colors, patters, weights out there).

http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/3M-Thinsulate-Thermal-Jacket-Insulation.html

You could also look at a place like JoAnn Fabrics and see what they have for insulating home curtains. I think that may be a similar material.

Dude, you just lost man-card for posting this!

 

[toddz69]

Has anyone done this? I finally put my a/c in and dynamated the entire floor. Very happy with the cold from the a/c but when the truck is let out in the sun she gets hot. There has got to be a way to insulate the top.

Ralph Schorbach (who I don't believe is on classic), an active EB member in the SoCal area, has a nice insulated piece for the underside of the roof of his STC/Kayline top. If someone has contact info for him I'm sure he could tell you where he got it made.

Todd Z.

 

[backpain]

Dude, you just lost man-card for posting this!

A least he didn't post this: http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Bridal-Lace/

 

[Broncitis]

Dude, you just lost man-card for posting this!

Whatever%)

Google Thinsulate (same stuff used in my manly work boots ) and that link comes up.

Actually, I go to JoAnn Fabrics sometimes to get stuff. I got some foam to redo the upper bunk in our Volvo semi Bronco hauler and some gray vinyl for one of the interior wall panels in the sleeper we had to modify. It that a manly enough project for you? ;D