I would have to build some sort of rack or cabinet that can only be accessible from the window.. Like recovery gear of some sort. I am interested for now.
I would have to build some sort of rack or cabinet that can only be accessible from the window.. Like recovery gear of some sort. I am interested for now.
Yes been my plan all along but not recovery gear. I was thinking more the items I frequent when traveling/camping.
Also recently added a light sensitive, motion detection, switched light - open the window and you have lots of light
Nice work on this product. As with all the other stuff you have designed and sold of which I have purchased a few of them, the quality, craftmanship and engineering behind it is solid. I like how you are always coming up with more options for us to continue to evolve our cruisers..Keep up the good work!!!!!
I would have to build some sort of rack or cabinet that can only be accessible from the window.. Like recovery gear of some sort. I am interested for now.
Yes been my plan all along but not recovery gear. I was thinking more the items I frequent when traveling/camping.
Also recently added a light sensitive, motion detection, switched light - open the window and you have lots of light
Phil how does it react to temperature extremes? IE condensation or hot fingers? that sort of stuff. Im wondering if a light insulation would be a benefit.
I know the Aluminum panel I have on my lower tail gate can get quite toasty.
I agree with 3/8" scratch and impact resistant polycarbonate (not plexi) being a better fit. Not sure why you would be worried about security, it is essentially what bullet proof glass is.
I wouldn't want to loose my visibility out of the back windows. You could still mount the hinges and latches to polycarbonate it can be drilled without issue. And you can get it in scratch and UV resistant clear and tinted.
Yep, it was my plan if I did end up building a fast 80 series. To ditch the rear glass, in the cargo and hatch and replace with polycarbonate for weight savings. As it is about 40% the weight of glass for the same thickness.
3/8 sounds kind of thick, maybe 1/4"? Not sure how thin until it's vibrating in high wind or flexible enough to be pushed in or pulled on when locked become an issue. Or maybe not a problem at all. Never handled the stuff...
I agree with 3/8" scratch and impact resistant polycarbonate (not plexi) being a better fit. Not sure why you would be worried about security, it is essentially what bullet proof glass is.
I wouldn't want to loose my visibility out of the back windows. You could still mount the hinges and latches to polycarbonate it can be drilled without issue. And you can get it in scratch and UV resistant clear and tinted.
Polycarbonate sounds good. Never used it but it sounds like a great material. I was also questioning because of loss of visibility. Either way I am not worried about security really. 3/8" does seem bit thick. I think oem glass is closer to 1/4"
I'm sure Phil could shine some light on the question.
Phil how does it react to temperature extremes? IE condensation or hot fingers? that sort of stuff. Im wondering if a light insulation would be a benefit.
I know the Aluminum panel I have on my lower tail gate can get quite toasty.
Good question
Insulating the panel on the inside would not do much good on the outside.
In the summer Im sure it will get hot but in AZ everything gets hot with zero relief. As for condensation Im thinking not. I have only had a very light condensation issue with my CampTeq (all aluminum) once and it was 15° and not common in my part of the world.
