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Subject:Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
From:Neil2
Date:Thu, 18 May 2017 16:15:08 -0700

Hmm.  I envision hanging them as close to the glass (doubling as curtains,
fitting within the glass' dimensions) which I think would be plenty of
venting around them.  I don't use curtains.  I plan to always ventilate the
van when warranted.  Not thinking of the windscreen but first the hatch,
then depending on results the two side windows in the rear.

Your turn.  :-)

On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 3:13 PM, Roman Haag <romanhaag@ymail.com> wrote:

> 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 . . .
>
> --
> Neil2
> '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
> '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
> '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
> '90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL)
> Fulltiming since August 2008
> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>
>

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Neil2
'82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
'86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
'08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
'90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL)
Fulltiming since August 2008
Nunquam Pendite Divendium