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Nov 07, 2013Explorer
iquilt888 wrote:
I just spoke to the Rhino folks here in town. At the moment they are unable to do the process due to they don't have a facility that would accommodate a motor home or RV. Plus they told me you can not have any color but black. That seems rather odd to me. Is that a correct statement or does anyone know?
Now to those of you that have had the process done. Just how much weight do you figure the new roof added to your bottom line weight? Since weight is an issue when it comes to mpg and other issues would not want to put something on the roof that the roof supports could not handle.
Well,
I'm not sure how all the other independent installers operate but, the one here in San Diego, basically only applies it in "Silver" or, a reflective version of Silver. As stated quite a ways back, the company can, for a fee, paint the radius edges, all the way around, to match the colors of the coach, if so desired. But, based on their tests, they have determined that the Silver color is the best for reflecting the suns heat and, other elements. And, it has also been stated that, it's a "quieter" roof now because of it.
As for weight, it's not even a consideration. First off, by adding a few pounds here and there, it's not going to make any difference in gas mileage. Second, if they remove a rubber roof, then install theirs, the difference will be minimal.
Again, I've not had it done but have seen several of them at the repair facility where our coach is being repaired for body damage. And, it looks absolutely great.
Scott
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