Jeep TJ Forum Third generation of the classic Jeep - manufactured since 1997. Known by the coil springs and round headlights. Includes the Rubicon and Unlimited editions as well

TJ Hardtop condensation

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-05-2011, 12:13 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
rdexter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 6
Canada TJ Hardtop condensation

Hi, I'm new to the forum. Have had a '99 Wrangler TJ for about 6 months.
I've recently encountered completely soaked floor mats and thought I had a water leak through the door seals. Finally figured out that, with the cooler weather, the roof of the hardtop heats up qickly in the morning creating massive condensation on the inside which runs forward and drips on to the floor.

Obviously, insulating the hardtop roof would be a solution, but not sure how to go about it. Anybody out there had this issue and been able to fix it?

Thanks much for any suggestions!
Rob
rdexter is offline  
Old 11-05-2011, 12:34 PM
  #2  
Administrator
iTrader: (1)
 
Mr White's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Quebec
Posts: 1,581
Default Re: TJ Hardtop condensation

Yes I've had the same may be not to the extent of the floor getting wet too, but the inside roof is wet, I just dry it off, turn the heat on and chuck it up as a JEEP thing. Not a great reply for what your looking for but not much else one can do.
Mr White is offline  
Old 11-05-2011, 09:40 PM
  #3  
Member
 
GOAT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 65
Default Re: TJ Hardtop condensation

There are kits sold for this..... think I have seen them in the back of JP magazine.
GOAT is offline  
Old 11-06-2011, 06:50 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
BillyToronto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 131
Default Re: TJ Hardtop condensation

Crack your window a bit,
say an 1/8 to 1/4", it will still be protected by overhang,
and will let excessive moisture out of jeep...

Billy
BillyToronto is offline  
Old 11-07-2011, 07:05 PM
  #5  
Member
 
Bman505's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: northern ontario
Posts: 67
Default Re: TJ Hardtop condensation

I leave my windows cracked a bit all winter long. It allows the hot moist air (melted snow from boots) to leave the cab thus minimizing inside frost on the windows. just sucks when we get a storm with high winds as them i have to use the snow brush on the seats and dash! lol
Bman505 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
krummytheclown
Jeep & 4x4 Items For Sale
0
10-15-2007 01:34 PM
LR
Jeep Mailing List
6
08-24-2004 11:21 PM
William Oliveri
Jeep Mailing List
1
08-17-2003 04:09 PM
Joe
Jeep Mailing List
4
07-14-2003 09:16 PM
MyDinghy
Jeep Mailing List
0
07-01-2003 01:12 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: TJ Hardtop condensation



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:15 AM.

Page generated in 0.09176 seconds with 14 queries