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Subject:Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
From:Roman Haag
Date:Thu, 18 May 2017 18:13:33 -0400

With what I've seen on the interwebs regarding overheating of flexible panels when there isn't enough ventilation under them (ie directly mounted the pop-top) I would be concerned about them catching the curtains or dashboard carpet on fire.  Not sure its worth the risk to be inside a vehicle in the sun, knowing how hot vehicles can get...(mostly due to news related to pets and children being left in cars)

Roman

On May 18, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

I don't use my hatch glass for rear views and just realized a flexible
panel would quickly pay for itself if mounted inside, no?

I mean the angle's good in the mornings/afternoons and facing the sun with
it would be as simple as a tight 180 in the lot, so . . .

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