Caught in the Rain

Nope, water-resistant. NOT waterproof

...but I'm sure it'll be fine. You have drain plugs in the floor, right?

This happened to me in my 75 a lot . The faster you drive the dryer you will be.

You won’t melt and neither will the Bronco!

Bschurr

You won’t melt and neither will the Bronco!

I think that only applies to the Wicked Witch of the East.

Wait, are we still in Kansas?

I have the top off currently. They are saying showers all day tomorrow. Should I put top on just for one day then take it off again or just go with front roof on.
2dr badlands with marine seats.

richtor

I have the top of currently. They are saying showers all day tomorrow. Should I put top on just for one day then take it off again or just go with front roof on.
2dr badlands with marine seats. View attachment 33756

Looks sweet!

Bronco Joe soon

This happened to me in my 75 a lot . The faster you drive the dryer you will be.

When a cop pulls me over I will use the excuse "I was trying to stay dry?" I think they will go for it.

1Five1 Garage

When a cop pulls me over I will use the excuse "I was trying to stay dry?" I think they will go for it.

Yes if they are a Bronco enthusiast.

1Five1 Garage

When a cop pulls me over I will use the excuse "I was trying to stay dry?" I think they will go for it.

It's funny , I've never been pulled over in the rain . Cops don't want to get wet either .

ThePianist

I have a Badlands, Lux, with Marine seats. I’m excited for the summer to take the whole roof and doors off. But I wondered what would happened if it down pour rained. Is the screen waterproof? Will the vehicle be ok or will it get ruined?

Even though the dash switches etc are somewhat protected I would never want them to get very wet . Water will find its way into the smallest of opening especially from the top dash pad down into the rear of the display . A few reports that the screen will detect the water drops as inputs therefore making it go a bit crazy selecting things at random have been reported as well .

richtor

I have the top of currently. They are saying showers all day tomorrow. Should I put top on just for one day then take it off again or just go with front roof on.
2dr badlands with marine seats. View attachment 33756

Looks great!!
Personally, I would throw the top on & cover it or just get a trail top that can easily cover the rug without all the hassle of bolts, clips, snaps etc.

Bronco Joe soon

Yes if they are a Bronco enthusiast.

My luck is the cop will be a jeeper and will write the ticket because hes mad his jeep cant go above 60 without deathwobble

ThePianist

I have a Badlands, Lux, with Marine seats. I’m excited for the summer to take the whole roof and doors off. But I wondered what would happened if it down pour rained. Is the screen waterproof? Will the vehicle be ok or will it get ruined?

I keep a plastic painters sheet I bought from Lowe's in the compartment under the rear floor. It's in the package and folded up nice, takes up zero room. In the event I'm stuck in a down poor at least I have something. I would probably only cover the dash, steering wheel, and console. I have a black diamond w MIC top. Got caught in a minor shower last summer seats wiped off, no issues.

ThePianist

I have a Badlands, Lux, with Marine seats. I’m excited for the summer to take the whole roof and doors off. But I wondered what would happened if it down pour rained. Is the screen waterproof? Will the vehicle be ok or will it get ruined?

It is my understanding that the electronics are waterproof , i have the marine seats and rubber flooring in case i get caught in the rain.

EdBroncoGuy

It is my understanding that the electronics are waterproof , i have the marine seats and rubber flooring in case i get caught in the rain.

Water resistant , not water proof . Use good judgement when exposing to rain or when washing out the vehicle .

Just close the soft top lol ;)

You should be ok.

The MGV seats and center console will be fine. This should include the window buttons. But if heavy long rain maybe stuff a towel or tshirt over the window buttons for insurance.

The BL washout floors will be fine but I would remove floormats and open the drain ports. Even the port in the rear cargo area. While the BL floors are resistant to water, some have said heavy water on the sides by the doors can get into interior drainage channels underneath the washout flooring which could create a potential rust or corossion issue down the road. To help avoid the latter, maybe lay a towel down lengthwise next to all interior doors to soak it up, just set it on the floor in between seats and doors.

The steering wheel controls will be fine because they are surrounded by a waterproof aka water resistant membrane just like other interior components. The steering controls could take a direct hit from a garden hose and be fine. Btw the steering membrane controls are super soft, unlike any other vehicle. I like it.

I have the smaller nav screen in mine, which works great for my needs. I also prefer the smaller screen for rough offroading, which I sadly have not done yet. Nevertheless the nav screen, both sizes, should also be sealed.

The dash buttons should be protected too but after taking off my lower dash to install my auto stop eliminator, I'd say a few drops won't hurt especially if no digital temp read out on the AC knob which I don't have on mine. But I wouldn't get too much water inside the AC controls.

If you have a manual transmission, you will be fine. The shift boot will keep that area dry.

If you have an automatic transmission, you might want to cover the manu-shift buttons. If no leatherish boot around the base of the shifter, maybe cover that as well.

The lock and unlock buttons on doors don't look protected. Maybe just put a piece of masking tape over em.

During rain I would turn off radio, turn off climate control, and dont push any other buttons including window controls.

Obviously after rain stops dry everything off and if able use compressed air too.