Why do people think the roll down back glass is the greatest thing since sliced bread

[Ogre75]

I mean, It's kinda cool at first, a fun novelty more or less. Once you actually start using it, you realize that any amount of driving with it down turns the rear hatch into a vacuum cleaner, sucking in everything and you're cleaning your interior every other day. Heaven forbid you drive down a dry gravel road with it down, you'll look like powdered sugar dounutin 5 minutes. I learned that lesson in a 80's Bronco hunting truck.
Some folks think that it's the end all be all of a truck feature.

 

[thennen]

Well, it’s very helpful with long items like boards, PVC pipe, etc. You don’t need to drive with the hatch open in those cases.

Plus, it can actually be used to slice bread, so there you go.

 

[spartacus]

love that window. Don't have to open the hatch to get to stuff when loaded or even when tossing in groceries also dogs love it. I wish there was a remote button on the key chain like the 3rd Gen though. I play with the rest of the windows cracking them about 2 inches and that creates enough flow that there is no exhaust coming in.

 

[ads2539]

It’s a nice feature to have, but I wouldn’t claim it’s the best thing since sliced bread. I wouldn’t have any windows down if I was driving on a gravel or dusty road.

I realize it can be a safety issue, but I wish I could also put the hatch window up with just a button on the key fob and not have to use a key or the button on the dash.

 

[LandCruiser]

I think I've used it once to load some lumber in the 8 years I've had it.

 

[RichinRidgewood]

If you crack the rear window open you can suck the air out of the cabin pretty fast.

We rolled the windows down, opened the sun roof and the rear window while were were taking a Sunday drive in the Poconos and it was pretty nice for awhile.

 

[TomsPro]

I think I've used it once to load some lumber in the 8 years I've had it.

The rear window goes down??

 

[Jernik]

All windows down, sunroof open = as close to an open top Jeep as you can get without having to buy a Jeep. Agree, would never do it on a gravel road, but I wouldn't have the other windows down then either. Love the back window down in the Tundra too, even though I don't have sunroof in that one. We just like fresh air when the weather is nice. Wife drives a convertible too, so yeah, the back window is kind of a big deal to us.

Better than sliced bread? Well... maybe. Unless the slice of bread has butter on it. :laugh:

 

[shadow247]

All windows down, sunroof open = as close to an open top Jeep as you can get without having to buy a Jeep. Agree, would never do it on a gravel road, but I wouldn't have the other windows down then either. Love the back window down in the Tundra too, even though I don't have sunroof in that one. We just like fresh air when the weather is nice. Wife drives a convertible too, so yeah, the back window is kind of a big deal to us.

Better than sliced bread? Well... maybe. Unless the slice of bread has butter on it. :laugh:

Drove mine today with a 50lb bucket of Chlorine in the back. I cracked the back window and the side windows, and there is 0 chlorine smell inside.

 

[750ml]

It's nice to have the window down when you're camping in the back of it - when the weather is right.

 

[UnderFire]

5 windows down on the highway is the best thing about dailying a 3rd gen. Beats sitting in a capsule breathing stale AC air or dealing with wind buffeting without the rear window down. You're definitely right about dust though, roll it up as soon as I hit gravel.

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[cwilliams563]

When you don’t have a truck or trailer the rear window is nice.


When you carry a sh-t load of manure based soil you need as much ventilation as possible




It’s also nice to be able to cruise down the road (NON dirt road..... obviously) with all windows down including sun roof to get that fresh cool air circulating through

 

[Charlievee]

Because it reminds me of my old Bronco and the puppies like it.

 

[SilverFox2020]

The rear window and some other standard features is why I ended up with the 4Runner over a Cherokee. Love cruising around WNC mountains with all the windows down and sunroof open.

 

[swampdodo]

...when you have 4 people in the vehicle and they all had the bean burrito for lunch...

 

[itr1275]

LOL Yah it's like a hover on a dirt road. I found out the hard way.

I use it all the time.

On hot days you can roll it down to get some air flow and cool the car down quickly. Windows down, crack the roof, roll down the back. You still need A/C but it clears out the warm air quickly.

You can also leave it cracked on warm days, with the other glass to keep some air flow and reduce the heat.

I roll it down for my dog. Don't worry though I have her bolted into one of the tie downs.

Occasionally, when in traffic and there is some dick head is behind you, rolling down the window allows them clear visibility to the peace sign you give them.

All ready noted by others. It's good for longer items.

Can't do that on the Jeep or Bronco.

The number one reason to have a roll down hatch window is, that it the 4Runner wouldn't be a proper station wagon without it.

 

[mnofpeace]

Cuz it ROCKS

Cuz its KOOL


cuz when its a nice warm day, and you roll down the fronts, and initially get that buffeting from the wind...and then you touch that middle console button...everything gets smooth'd out, and the breeze makes you feel like a Seals & Croft song...FINE...jazmine and all...

 

[mscot]

I use it all the time for all the reasons mentioned here.
I will take it every day over a normal hatch where the window lifts separately (or god forbid not at all) or an ambulance door.
Its one of the main reasons I don't own a GX right now.

 

[CarlosV]

The rear window goes down??

LOL. You said it. I haven't use mine yet since ownership 10 month ago.
Would prefer a solid glass and one piece rubber gasket and not to worry about possible tailgate rust

 

[Bigcanoe]

All windows down, sunroof open = as close to an open top Jeep as you can get without having to buy a Jeep. Agree, would never do it on a gravel road, but I wouldn't have the other windows down then either. Love the back window down in the Tundra too, even though I don't have sunroof in that one. We just like fresh air when the weather is nice. Wife drives a convertible too, so yeah, the back window is kind of a big deal to us.

Better than sliced bread? Well... maybe. Unless the slice of bread has butter on it. :laugh:

I was going to say this same thing. It felt as close to top down jeep to me as I have experienced since owing a Jeep. And with out the constant leaks and oil drips!