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Solar gain from black sidewalls?

sequimitesequimite Member Posts: 56
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For any members that have black exterior sidewalls on their T@B, do you think you get a troublesome increase in solar gain vs that which one would experience with light colored sidewalls?
2016 T@B 320 M@X S "Annie", 3rd Owner
2015 Little Guy 5-Wide Platform
2015 MB GLK 250 (diesel) Tow Vehicle, "Benzie"
Sequim, WA USA
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  • TabmanicTabmanic Member Posts: 36
    We live in Arizona and Yes you will get an increase as anything that is in a dark color will get very hot in a matter of minutes, we went with white as a base color and it helps some.
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  • DukeHewettDukeHewett Member Posts: 42
    108 degrees here in Roseville, CA.  The sun hits our neighbors garage door head-on.   They painted their aluminum roll-up garage door BLACK.   I call it a two-car pizza oven...
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  • kottumkottum Member Posts: 226
    Our 320 has charcoal sides and white top, trim and decals.  No doubt dark colors reflect less heat, whether that affects the inside of the trailer I believe is marginal if at all.  I don't notice an issue with it and I like the contrast of the colors.  I would get the same combination again.
    Douglas and Cheryl both Navy Retired
    2022 Tab 320s Boondock/2021 Honda Ridgeline BE
    Minnesota and Arizona
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