P1000 Lets' talk hard roofs.. which one is best?

[mjn]

Getting down to crunch time on my 1000-3 purchase. I'm trying to decide whether to get the OE poly roof, or one of the aftermarket aluminum ones..

What do you have? Likes? Dislikes?

 

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[Leonandlisa]

I have the 1000-5, I bought the Tusk two piece aluminum one so it would be super low profile and not cause problems getting it in my toyhauler. It has been great and very durable.


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[mjn]

I have the 1000-5, I bought the Tusk two piece aluminum one so it would be super low profile and not cause problems getting it in my toyhauler. It has been great and very durable.


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That's one of the ones I've been looking at. Aluminum would be better to mount stuff like lights on..

Does it leak water/rain between the two pieces?

 

[Cuoutdoors]

I built one out of 1 piece of aluminum. I like it because its durable, I can stand on it, and its low profile.

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[Smitty335]

I built one out of 1 piece of aluminum. I like it because its durable, I can stand in it, and its low profile. View attachment 78695

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Looks great!

 

[mjn]

I built one out of 1 piece of aluminum. I like it because its durable, I can stand in it, and its low profile. View attachment 78695

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Looks awesome man! DAM, I wish the LE came in that color!!

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Looks awesome man! DAM, I wish the LE came in that color!!

Thanks. It doesn't get that shined up very often.

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[Leonandlisa]

That's one of the ones I've been looking at. Aluminum would be better to mount stuff like lights on..

Does it leak water/rain between the two pieces?

I don’t think it would, and for a 3 seater you probably wouldn’t have two pieces like my 5 seater. I live in the desert though so not much experience with rain.


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[0860silverado]

No kidding! I've never seen one that color. Dayum that's sharp lookin'! Looks fast!

 

[0860silverado]

I don't know if you trail through a lot of trees but a piece of vinyl auto wrap on that roof in that burnt orange color would make that thing POP!!!

 

[0860silverado]

As the owner of a P1K-3, I can't brag on my Honda poly roof. It's concave and holds water, my beacon mounted on top makes it bounce up and down a full 2 inches while driving and it leaks at the windshield seam while driving. I'm looking at Alien shade. Sun blocking mesh that would be cooler/quieter.

 

[mjn]

As the owner of a P1K-3, I can't brag on my Honda poly roof. It's concave and holds water, my beacon mounted on top makes it bounce up and down a full 2 inches while driving and it leaks at the windshield seam while driving. I'm looking at Alien shade. Sun blocking mesh that would be cooler/quieter.

That's the kind of info I'm lookin for man. I'm definitely leaning towards an aluminum roof..

 

[Cuoutdoors]

That's the kind of info I'm lookin for man. I'm definitely leaning towards an aluminum roof..

Another good option would be a piece of uhmw. I would use 1/2" so it doesn't get bent up. Its extremely durable and will slide well against tree branches, rocks, whatever. You can only get it in black or white though.

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[ATM0816]

I have the single cab aluminum roof by Bad Dawg and love it. I took off my rear section so only needed the forward cab.

 

[JTW]

If I had an aluminum roof it would be bent to s*** by now. But that’s also with a 5 seater and a lot of extra cage up top. My .02... you want something forgiving that can move and take a licking. If I were doing it now. I’d probably build one from some 1/2” UHMW and insert some 1/4” lexan windows.

 

[0860silverado]

UHMW has the best of both worlds. It's strong like aluminum (can resist a branch or jagged boulder punching through in case of capsize), and tough (will not sustain permanent damage after capsizing into said branch or jagged boulder).

 

[Cuoutdoors]

If I had an aluminum roof it would be bent to s*** by now. But that’s also with a 5 seater and a lot of extra cage up top. My .02... you want something forgiving that can move and take a licking. If I were doing it now. I’d probably build one from some 1/2” UHMW and insert some 1/4” lexan windows.

I really don't think it would be sir. I've hit mine on a lot of tree trunks, branches, rocks, and more and there isn't a single dent or bend in it. The type of aluminum certainly matters I'm sure. Mine is made from 6061. I think 7071 would be fine too but it's not quite as strong.

I agree uhmw is probably better. One thing I don't like about aluminum is when it gets smacked hard its loud and rings your ears a bit. Uhmw would absorb impacts better and not be so loud when hit hard.

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[JTW]

I really don't think it would be sir. I've hit mine on a lot of tree trunks, branches, rocks, and more and there isn't a single dent or bend in it. The type of aluminum certainly matters I'm sure. Mine is made from 6061. I think 7071 would be fine too but it's not quite as strong.

I agree uhmw is probably better. One thing I don't like about aluminum is when it gets smacked hard its loud and rings your ears a bit. Uhmw would absorb impacts better and not be so loud when hit hard.

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I have dents and dings in the rops.. I would hate to see them in a roof. I like yours but I don’t think it would work on a 5.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

I have dents and dings in the rops.. I would hate to see them in a roof. I like yours but I don’t think it would work on a 5.

The rops are pitifully thin.

I should clarify also that I added an x brace to the top which helps the rops. I think a 3 seat top would be fine without it but if putting an aluminum or uhmw flat top on a p5 I think you would want a little added support especially if you want to stand on it.

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[JTW]

The rops are pitifully thin.

I should clarify also that I added an x brace to the top which helps the rops. I think a 3 seat top would be fine without it but if putting an aluminum or uhmw flat top on a p5 I think you would want a little added support especially if you want to stand on it.

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What if you want to have a hoe down up there?