Yay or Nay on the Safari Windows

[Rocket50]

Typically I am not a sunroof kind of person but I have enjoyed it on my Landcruiser. I do also like the fact that I can block out all of the sun when I want to though. That is what concerns me about the IG Safari windows. On a hot day in Nashville, I do not want the sun beating down on me. They look great but not sure I want to live with them. Also reading here about leaks which is a big negative. Anyone have strong feelings either way? I could go either way at this point. Thanks.

 

[Asnes]

Yah for sure. Its a defining element of the Grenadier

 

[CrazyOldMan]

Typically I am not a sunroof kind of person but I have enjoyed it on my Landcruiser. I do also like the fact that I can block out all of the sun when I want to though. That is what concerns me about the IG Safari windows. On a hot day in Nashville, I do not want the sun beating down on me. They look great but not sure I want to live with them. Also reading here about leaks which is a big negative. Anyone have strong feelings either way? I could go either way at this point. Thanks.

Are you going to spec a new one or buy off lot? There were some leaks on earlier deliveries, but I think that was largely sorted out. People have also done some good UV-blocking tints. I don’t have them on mine (Irish complexion and an unsupervised childhood surfing - now I have the dermatologist on speed dial), but I think it is the coolest feature, along with the triple lockers and roof aux power ports/switches

 

[Steve.B]

For me a no for sure, it adds weight where you don't want it, less insulation, direct sun light glare when the sun is above, never as structurally sound compared to no sunroof, then you have leeks to contend with, it affects roof rack size, and on top of that it costs more.

But they do look cool.

The glass half empty view.

 

[ColoradoMike]

Typically I am not a sunroof kind of person but I have enjoyed it on my Landcruiser. I do also like the fact that I can block out all of the sun when I want to though. That is what concerns me about the IG Safari windows. On a hot day in Nashville, I do not want the sun beating down on me. They look great but not sure I want to live with them. Also reading here about leaks which is a big negative. Anyone have strong feelings either way? I could go either way at this point. Thanks.

I really have no use for "moon roof/sun roof" glass on our vehicles.

HOWEVER, I LOVE our safari windows! I run them OPEN a ton and absolutely LOVE them.

We have had ZERO issues with ours with operation or any leaking whatsoever. In the Colorado Sun it beats down on us like nothing else living at 7500' in elevation and taking the vehicle up to 12,000'. I have found that the stock factory safari windows do not add heat that I can discern. Many folks have had added shades or tinted them but to me they are fine as they are.

If you are concerned about the heat, you can purchase shades for them OR you can have them tinted with heat rejection from many vendors. I prefer Xpel which we have used in our Tesla Model 3 to do the roof glass and front windscreen with zero issues in all of our vehicles.

I personally would not get a Grenadier with out them. Others may have issues but thus far we haven't had any issues nor have any of my friends that have the Safari window option.

Hope that helps!

 

[parb]

Yah for sure. Its a defining element of the Grenadier

100% agree with this statement.

 

[Sillius Soddus]

I have the safari windows and if mine got wrecked tomorrow I’d buy another with safari windows the next day. Over the summer I only closed them when it was raining

 

[Tazzieman]

Couldn't live without them...the view out, the space...the ambience...the cool.

 

[Coullabus]

Love them. Couldn't imagine life without them..... I live in a mild, wet and windy climate - so the sun beating down is really not an issue. I love the light and feeling of space surrounding me.

So, personal choice, but they get my vote.

 

[Tinerfeño]

Here in Tenerife they are fine, open almost all the time.
In Finland with winter temperatures down to -30°C even in the south I would leave those due to condensation.

 

[drof14850]

On my original build requirements could not see the point in them, ended up with a stock build vehicle higher spec than my original requirements, absolutely love it. Would now not even consider a replacement without the safari windows.

 

[Phred]

As a tall person, I found the lack of Safari windows a bit claustrophobic. You tend to sit higher in this vehicle and the Safari windows provide a bit more area that removes that pent up feeling.

Just my 0.02.

 

[Jiman01]

I’m also on the pro-safari window side. I also don’t generally care for sunroofs and if the Grenadier’s safari windows were electric, I’d pass… But the fact they’re manual via a simple latch, makes them relatively easy to maintain and fix compared to a motorized/tracked sunroof.

I haven’t had any leaks or other issues. I took delivery after the weather got cool so I can’t say how they’d be in the summer but if it gets too bad, I’ll just slap on Owls magnetic shades. I’m used to it because we have similar shades in our RV.

Aesthetically I think they define the look of a Grenadier…so cool.

 

[mcdoogs]

I just picked mine up last week. The safari windows are very cool, look great, and actually are nice for adding a little ventilation at non-highway speeds.

They do add a little wind noise and one of mine leaks though, so keep that in mind. There is a TSB about it so it’ll get fixed but if you live a cpl hours from your dealer like me it can be an annoyance. A solid roof has close to zero chance of leaking.

 

[Back in Black]

Personally, I've never found holes in the roof to be anything but a problem. No safari windows, no regrets!

 

[Tom109]

I purposely test drove a non sunroof model on the PTO tour and purchased a non-sunroof SW. I did’t want a direct path for sun and heat, or a leak-prone 1970’s design.

 

[AnD3rew]

Love mine. The cabin feels way airier and more open with them. I haven’t had leak problems and even on very hot days I haven’t found them to be unbearable I do have a set of shades for them but have never actually put them on.

 

[mcdoogs]

I just noticed the safari leak yesterday afternoon (first real rain since I had it). The drain under the glass is clear but i noticed the window weather seal is lifted slightly on the back outside corner. Should’t be a tough diy fix, which is preferable to a 3-4 hour dealer commute plus service time.

 

[landmannnn]

The ability to take out the glass and store it in a bespoke padded bag is an interesting* option.


*By interesting I mean an idea on paper that has little use.

 

[Blackgray]

My vote would be yes. I use them regularly.