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Even in Florida it gets cold!

Moglocker

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Time to put top back on(supposed to get 68 degrees tonight.(lol)

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central florida here. i put my top up and doors on for the first time since march, on halloween, because I drove to work without it that morning and it was 48 before the sun was out. at 60mph that becomes far too cold for this Florida native. i'll still put the top down plenty over the next couple months, but not in such a permanent fashion as it would be with the doors off and at home.
 
central florida here. i put my top up and doors on for the first time since march, on halloween, because I drove to work without it that morning and it was 48 before the sun was out. at 60mph that becomes far too cold for this Florida native. i'll still put the top down plenty over the next couple months, but not in such a permanent fashion as it would be with the doors off and at home.

I’m kidding,it did get cool Halloween night,but the wife’s girlfriends are coming to party for a few days,that means I have to leave and go to the old man’s.i didn’t want to leave it out uncovered at his house.
 
I traversed one Ohio winter with nothing but a soft top. I don't recall it being that bad. Just loud.

It gets surprisingly cold at night in the desert (lows around 28-34*), and I’ve enjoyed half doors and no windows for multiple years. For the cooler months, I keep a stash of extra layers in the trunk since days can be warm until sundown. Snowboard pants are comfortable and work well for warmth and cutting the wind.

As long as I’m buttoned up, I really enjoy driving with the rig open (I no longer desire another motorcycle to get that freedom feeling). Heated seats help, but mine don’t help nearly as soon as they would if the seats were cloth (due to the vinyl being a better insulator).

The high was about 86* today and it’s 59* out right now (low will be around 52*). The swings make it feel warmer and cooler than if the temps were more consistent.
 
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It gets surprisingly cold at night in the desert (lows around 28-34*), and I’ve enjoyed half doors and no windows for multiple years. For the cooler months, I keep a stash of extra layers in the trunk since days can be warm until sundown. Snowboard pants are comfortable and work well for warmth and cutting the wind.

As long as I’m buttoned up, I really enjoy driving with the rig open (I no longer desire another motorcycle to get that freedom feeling). Heated seats help, but mine don’t help nearly as soon as they would if the seats were cloth (due to the vinyl being a better insulator).

The high was about 86* today and it’s 59* out right now (low will be around 52*). The swings make it feel warmer and cooler than if the temps were more consistent.

I keep insulated coveralls in my jeep for those cold nights. Works well to keep the drafts out
 
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It gets surprisingly cold at night in the desert (lows around 28-34*), and I’ve enjoyed half doors and no windows for multiple years. For the cooler months, I keep a stash of extra layers in the trunk since days can be warm until sundown. Snowboard pants are comfortable and work well for warmth and cutting the wind.

As long as I’m buttoned up, I really enjoy driving with the rig open (I no longer desire another motorcycle to get that freedom feeling). Heated seats help, but mine don’t help nearly as soon as they would if the seats were cloth (due to the vinyl being a better insulator).

The high was about 86* today and it’s 59* out right now (low will be around 52*). The swings make it feel warmer and cooler than if the temps were more consistent.

I would love to be in Arizona too humid and mold is horrible down here!
 
I traversed one Ohio winter with nothing but a soft top. I don't recall it being that bad. Just loud.
I haven't had a hard top since my 2008 JK...
Have no problem managing the northeast winters with just the soft top and wear shorts 365.
39F last night. I'm packing to go camping with the TJ.

Just put on an ankle length skirt and call it a day.
Best answer ever..
 
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