The color does make a difference. All sailplanes are white for this reason. Park two Westys next to each other. Put your hand on the white top- WARM and then on the darker top- HOT! On a Land Rover, there was an aluminum panel bolted to the roof with 2" spacers. The roof was always in the shade.
> My understanding is that all these vehicles, whatever the color, will > achieve the same exterior body temperature. If this is true the physical > changes to make would be: > > * Window tint > - Driver and passenger door glas to the maximum legal limit. > - All other glass to the darkest you can tolerate. > - Adding a tinted strip to the top of the windshield. > * Body insulation > - This part can be scary and expensive. > - Keep the curtains closed whenever possible. > * Air circulation > - Additional taxi fans. |
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