Ursa Minor Pop-Top Jeep JK
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geordie4x4
Observer
Just spent four nights sleeping in the J30 on a maze/utah trip , probably the best 4 nights sleep I have ever had camping. Only improvement I could ask for is to make the padding inside a little thicker. I have two exped syn 7 sleeping pads that are awesome though and fit in the J30 perfect width wise. Although with sleeping pads And two people getting in and out is tricky but well worth it.
Wow, fantastic looking country.
SO,
if the wife and I were to want to come over to the US for 6 months to a year of touring, what would a reasonable Jeep and one of these pop top rigs cost me.
Also what would the resale be like. I figure that if I want to travel around, it might be cheaper to not try and hire a big Winebago but just buy a second hand Jeep and something like the Ursa Minor top. Use it for six months to a year and sell it before we go home. Might be much better than trying to get my right-hand drive vehicle over there.
Justincredible
Adventurer
That's actually a good idea if you can swing it financially.
Jeeps hold their value pretty well, so you won't take much of a hit when you sell it, but you also won't find a used JK for very cheap in the first place.
For a 6 month tour of the US I would much prefer something with a bathroom... I love the Ursa Minor top but for your application I don't think it would be ideal. Despite what you see on the web most of the US is covered in paved roads. There are really awesome national parks with well maintained roads throughout. If you really want to get in the backwoods on your trip then maybe, but if you have never been to this country there is enough to see and keep you occupied without needing the offroad and camping ability of a Jeep+ursa minor combo.
Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
Make sure you get an actual tourist visa (5 years is easy and cheap).
If you don't and just get the visa-waiver instead , you won't be able to get a drivers license, won't be able to register a car and won't be able to insure it.
(I'm an Aussie, and I lived in the states for a while)
You could also do the same thing in Canada, crossing the border is simple and requires nothing extra/different.
-Dan
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
You are living my dream! Awesome shots!.
Wow! that looks really good with the black sides and green top.
So will we get to see cool camping shots?
Just bought a JKURX, so now it's a matter of brown bagging lunch, and saving up beer money for the next year so I can get this top.
Looking forward to hear about long term use/mods/issues.
I had a VW Eurovan Camper that was awesome for going to the coast, or the desert, or paved campgrounds in the mountains, but with the low slung LP tank it didn't like going on the trail. So I'm really looking forward to setting this up on the Jeep.
I agree, 6months to a year in a jeep would be rough especially with how much time you will spend on road (pavement), living in it. I think the J30 is great for a couple weeks/months but could get old. It's still do able depending on how tolerant you are and is nothing compared to those living out of a dual sport bike.
As stated there is tons to see on the road but still a unique experience to be had off the beaten path.
You can easily rent a JK in places like colorado and Utah/Moab. I think a company in colorado is now renting jeeps that are expedition ready with roof top tents ect. Might be worth looking into.
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We just finished a five day trip to the north rim of the grand canyon. Thought I'd post a few pictures of the trip. We had some crazy weather up there. It was beautiful when we arrived. The next morning we woke up to thunderstorms, wind, and hail. We couldn't get out of the tent until after noon. We decided to drive the 30 miles to civilization and were hit with a snow storm with downed trees blocking our path. We managed to work our way around on a different route. The next day was cold and drizzly, and then it warmed up for two days of perfect weather before climbing up into the high 80s for our drive home! We really enjoyed our time in the j30 and it held up great for our trip. I have plenty more pictures to post, but it's tough trying to do this all from my phone!
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Adversity; the spice of life
Awesome pictures!
What a cool adventure. :Wow1:
I rode shotgun over the Rubicon one year where the weather started off nice, then rain, then huge snow. It was three days of great fun.
A bit of adversity really spices up life! :beer:
Awesome pictures!
What a cool adventure. :Wow1:
I rode shotgun over the Rubicon one year where the weather started off nice, then rain, then huge snow. It was three days of great fun.
A bit of adversity really spices up life! :beer:
Hoist
Has any one made a hoist for their J30 yet? I have some more difficult trails planned this summer. I would like to remove the top a few times mainly so I don't damage it. I know some people use the Racor Garage Storage lift for the factory JKU top. The weight limit is 250lbs. The J30 Weighs in at 265 if I remember correctly with out options so not sure I want to go that way. Just curious if any one on here has done anything like this yet?
Has any one made a hoist for their J30 yet? I have some more difficult trails planned this summer. I would like to remove the top a few times mainly so I don't damage it. I know some people use the Racor Garage Storage lift for the factory JKU top. The weight limit is 250lbs. The J30 Weighs in at 265 if I remember correctly with out options so not sure I want to go that way. Just curious if any one on here has done anything like this yet?