Re: Rear window / snow
 

Yep the rear of the square backed TJ does get a LOT of snow in the winter.

See:

alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4

for a snow packed rear photo. Hardtops with rear wiper/washer are sure nice
in the winter.

:)

I tried to post it once, but it didn't show up. Just tried again. Hopefully
it will show up.

Tom

"TJ Girl" <TJGirl@SAFe-mail.net> wrote in message
news:50e66978.0404100515.43b37d5d@posting.google.c om...
> Ok, I just got my Wrangler ('04) a few weeks ago. Today we had the
> first "real" snow since I got it.
> Handles great. But has anyone else had a problem with snow packing
> down the back of the rear (soft top) window while driving? I've also
> noticed it do the same thing with rain, but it doesn't matter as much
> since I can see through rain.
> Is there any way to deflect the snow to the sides, or away from the
> rear window itself? Or do you just deal with it and use the side
> windows to see what's behind you? (Side windows worked fine, would
> just be nice to have the added visibility straight behind).
>
> Thanks,
> TJ Girl

Re: Rear window / snow
 

Yep the rear of the square backed TJ does get a LOT of snow in the winter.

See:

alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4

for a snow packed rear photo. Hardtops with rear wiper/washer are sure nice
in the winter.

:)

I tried to post it once, but it didn't show up. Just tried again. Hopefully
it will show up.

Tom

"TJ Girl" <TJGirl@SAFe-mail.net> wrote in message
news:50e66978.0404100515.43b37d5d@posting.google.c om...
> Ok, I just got my Wrangler ('04) a few weeks ago. Today we had the
> first "real" snow since I got it.
> Handles great. But has anyone else had a problem with snow packing
> down the back of the rear (soft top) window while driving? I've also
> noticed it do the same thing with rain, but it doesn't matter as much
> since I can see through rain.
> Is there any way to deflect the snow to the sides, or away from the
> rear window itself? Or do you just deal with it and use the side
> windows to see what's behind you? (Side windows worked fine, would
> just be nice to have the added visibility straight behind).
>
> Thanks,
> TJ Girl

Re: Rear window / snow
 

Yep the rear of the square backed TJ does get a LOT of snow in the winter.

See:

alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4

for a snow packed rear photo. Hardtops with rear wiper/washer are sure nice
in the winter.

:)

I tried to post it once, but it didn't show up. Just tried again. Hopefully
it will show up.

Tom

"TJ Girl" <TJGirl@SAFe-mail.net> wrote in message
news:50e66978.0404100515.43b37d5d@posting.google.c om...
> Ok, I just got my Wrangler ('04) a few weeks ago. Today we had the
> first "real" snow since I got it.
> Handles great. But has anyone else had a problem with snow packing
> down the back of the rear (soft top) window while driving? I've also
> noticed it do the same thing with rain, but it doesn't matter as much
> since I can see through rain.
> Is there any way to deflect the snow to the sides, or away from the
> rear window itself? Or do you just deal with it and use the side
> windows to see what's behind you? (Side windows worked fine, would
> just be nice to have the added visibility straight behind).
>
> Thanks,
> TJ Girl

Re: Rear window / snow
 

You can make them even more effective if you get a couple of those 2"
diameter, convex, stick on mirrors available at any auto parts store,
Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc., for about a dollar or two each.

Put one on each mirror on the very bottom outside corner of each mirror.

The really help you to see vehicles that are right next to you on either
side.

Tom


"TJ Girl" <TJGirl@SAFe-mail.net> wrote in message
news:50e66978.0404100958.efdbf2a@posting.google.co m...
> Thanks for the reply.
> I have noticed that the side mirrors are MUCH more effective than
> those I've had in previous (non-Jeep) cars.
>
> Thanks for the warning about shaking the back window.
>
> TJ Girl

Re: Rear window / snow
 

You can make them even more effective if you get a couple of those 2"
diameter, convex, stick on mirrors available at any auto parts store,
Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc., for about a dollar or two each.

Put one on each mirror on the very bottom outside corner of each mirror.

The really help you to see vehicles that are right next to you on either
side.

Tom


"TJ Girl" <TJGirl@SAFe-mail.net> wrote in message
news:50e66978.0404100958.efdbf2a@posting.google.co m...
> Thanks for the reply.
> I have noticed that the side mirrors are MUCH more effective than
> those I've had in previous (non-Jeep) cars.
>
> Thanks for the warning about shaking the back window.
>
> TJ Girl

Re: Rear window / snow
 

You can make them even more effective if you get a couple of those 2"
diameter, convex, stick on mirrors available at any auto parts store,
Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc., for about a dollar or two each.

Put one on each mirror on the very bottom outside corner of each mirror.

The really help you to see vehicles that are right next to you on either
side.

Tom


"TJ Girl" <TJGirl@SAFe-mail.net> wrote in message
news:50e66978.0404100958.efdbf2a@posting.google.co m...
> Thanks for the reply.
> I have noticed that the side mirrors are MUCH more effective than
> those I've had in previous (non-Jeep) cars.
>
> Thanks for the warning about shaking the back window.
>
> TJ Girl

Re: Rear window / snow
 

You can make them even more effective if you get a couple of those 2"
diameter, convex, stick on mirrors available at any auto parts store,
Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc., for about a dollar or two each.

Put one on each mirror on the very bottom outside corner of each mirror.

The really help you to see vehicles that are right next to you on either
side.

Tom


"TJ Girl" <TJGirl@SAFe-mail.net> wrote in message
news:50e66978.0404100958.efdbf2a@posting.google.co m...
> Thanks for the reply.
> I have noticed that the side mirrors are MUCH more effective than
> those I've had in previous (non-Jeep) cars.
>
> Thanks for the warning about shaking the back window.
>
> TJ Girl

Re: Rear window / snow
 

"mabar" <mabar@NOSPAMgbronline.com> wrote in message
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> You can make them even more effective if you get a couple of those 2"
> diameter, convex, stick on mirrors available at any auto parts store,
> Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc., for about a dollar or two each.
>
> Put one on each mirror on the very bottom outside corner of each mirror.
>
> The really help you to see vehicles that are right next to you on either
> side.
>
> Tom
>

I have done exactly that because one day I came very close to knocking
somebody as they were in my blind spot on the motorway. I can adjust them
to give me an idea of where my rare wheels are exactly when I am off-road
to avoid really sharp objects on a tight turn without sticking my head out
of the door.

TW

Re: Rear window / snow
 

"mabar" <mabar@NOSPAMgbronline.com> wrote in message
news:sKKdnUd_ZsVboOXd4p2dnA@gbronline.com...
> You can make them even more effective if you get a couple of those 2"
> diameter, convex, stick on mirrors available at any auto parts store,
> Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc., for about a dollar or two each.
>
> Put one on each mirror on the very bottom outside corner of each mirror.
>
> The really help you to see vehicles that are right next to you on either
> side.
>
> Tom
>

I have done exactly that because one day I came very close to knocking
somebody as they were in my blind spot on the motorway. I can adjust them
to give me an idea of where my rare wheels are exactly when I am off-road
to avoid really sharp objects on a tight turn without sticking my head out
of the door.

TW

Re: Rear window / snow
 

"mabar" <mabar@NOSPAMgbronline.com> wrote in message
news:sKKdnUd_ZsVboOXd4p2dnA@gbronline.com...
> You can make them even more effective if you get a couple of those 2"
> diameter, convex, stick on mirrors available at any auto parts store,
> Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc., for about a dollar or two each.
>
> Put one on each mirror on the very bottom outside corner of each mirror.
>
> The really help you to see vehicles that are right next to you on either
> side.
>
> Tom
>

I have done exactly that because one day I came very close to knocking
somebody as they were in my blind spot on the motorway. I can adjust them
to give me an idea of where my rare wheels are exactly when I am off-road
to avoid really sharp objects on a tight turn without sticking my head out
of the door.

TW