Date: Thu, 18 May 2017 20:57:47 -0400
Reply-To: Roman Haag <romanhaag@YMAIL.COM>
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From: Roman Haag <romanhaag@YMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
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Sounds a bit safer. I had thought of this once but my two ideas for mounting were to hang, like the curtains, and somehow draw the bottom up to the glass at s better angle or use suction cups with hooks like you get at craft stores.
I didn't like the first idea, but it seemed the easiest to fashion in a hurry, allowing me to maximize my usable options. (ie side & front windows as well, depending on how or where I was parked).
The suction cups I thought should be tested for the weight. I'm certain something out there will be an available size that works. I was only worried they would give and the panel would fall on something but still be in the sun.
Roman
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> On May 18, 2017, at 19:15, Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> 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
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> 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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