The Best Summer Jeep Accessories

One of the best things about owning a Jeep is how customizable they are. There are loads of accessories and upgrades available to Jeep drivers that can truly make your vehicle your own. And what is a better time to accessorize than summer? After all, this is when the top goes down, the doors come off, and you take those spontaneous summer road trips. Below we highlight some of the best summer Jeep accessories to help you get the most from your Jeep experience.

 

Soft Top

A soft top is probably the first accessory Jeep owners consider. Many Jeep drivers enjoy an open cabin during the summer months, and a soft top is faster and easier than a hard top to get on and off during rain storms, when parking your vehicle outside overnight, or for a little protection when venturing into areas with low-hanging branches or a lot of dust. Plus, a soft top keeps the cabin a bit cooler than a hard top during those scorching summer temperatures.

 

Sun Shade

Summer is a great time to drop the top and let the sunshine into your Jeep. It’s also a great way to earn yourself a nasty sunburn, especially in the Texas heat. A sun shade allows you to do the former without the latter and makes for a must-have summer accessory for any Jeep driver. Sun shades occupy very little storage, are easy to get on and off, and are the perfect way to keep the fresh air on your face and the sun off your head.

 

Half Doors

Many Jeep drivers drop their doors come summer. Aside from just plain looking cool, going doorless allows the breeze to flow through the interior and improves visibility when off-roading. However, that’s not to say you don’t run a slight safety risk when wheeling around without any doors. Half doors are a good compromise that still allow for all the benefits of a doorless Jeep but with some added safety for you and your passengers.

 

Exterior Cover

You may not always want to bother with replacing the top of your Jeep at night, especially while camping or road tripping. But you also don’t want to let rain, bugs, or other uninvited guests into your Jeep. A cover is a quick and easy way to protect your interior overnight and a great alternative to a soft or hard top during the summer months.

 

Seat Covers

Dirt, mud, sand, and water are all part of summer fun in a Jeep. But the idea is to keep all that on your tires and not on your seats. Outfitting your Jeep with seat covers during the summer months allows you to enjoy the great outdoors while keeping your indoors clean. Simply remove the covers, throw them in the wash, and replace for the next ride.

 

Side Mirrors

Ditching your doors for the summer typically means losing your side mirrors as well. But attachable side mirrors are sold as an accessory that clip to the windshield frame and allow you to maintain a level of safety even while riding doorless. And side mirrors are even required by law in some states.

 

LED Lights 

The summer months bring along warmer nights, and many Jeep drivers like to take advantage with some after-dark cruising or off-roading. LED lights help improve your visibility in the dark and allow you to better navigate the terrain ahead. Plus, LED lights are highly customizable so you can give your Jeep a sharper look while gaining a better look yourself.

 

Roof Rack

Your Jeep isn’t the only toy to have fun with in the summer months, but it’s the one that can get the others to their destination. Installing a roof rack on your Jeep allows you to haul kayaks, canoes, bikes, fishing poles, and other summer gear anywhere you need them without occupying precious interior space.

 

Fridges and Freezers

Anywhere your Jeep can take you around Angleton, a cold beverage needs to come along for the ride. And while a traditional cooler can suffice for some situations, a fridge or freezer specially designed for Jeeps can help you beat the heat with long-term protection against food spoils without the need for bags of ice. Fridges and freezers can plug into your Jeep for temperature control and can even mount on a sliding rack for quick and easy access.

 

Retractable Awning

One accessory you’ll see a lot of Jeep owners use during the summer months is a retractable awning. These awnings attach to the roof of your Jeep and provide quick relief from the summer sun while you’re perched on the beach, at your campground, tailgating spot, or wherever your adventure takes you. And when not in use, a retractable awning takes up minimal and out-of-the-way storage space.

 

Under Seat Lock Box

Letting the top down in the summer lets the fresh air inside your Jeep. But an exposed interior can also invite some unwanted eyes. An under seat lock box mounts under the driver’s seat and provides hidden, lockable, and durable storage for your valuables. Now you don’t have to be afraid about leaving your wallet or phone behind while you take a dip in the ocean.

 

Tailgating Accessories

The only thing better than a Jeep is a Jeep that serves burgers and dogs. And there are a variety of tailgating accessories to outfit a Jeep for just the occasion such as tables and shelves that provide the prep space you need for a summer cookout from wherever your Jeep takes you. Never Jeep hungry again.

 

Foot Pegs

Removing the doors from your Jeep frees you up to rest your foot outside the cabin. Foot pegs mount to the outside of your Jeep and allow you and your front passenger to stretch out those legs on a long summer drive.