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What do you think?:

For the day any unobstructed solar spot will do…

But at night it should be tucked away…

That shelter doubles as an off ground PV solar structure too!

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OceanDragon

Jun 30, 2021

All I remember was that he was commenting that if it is in a sunny area, it has a tremendous green house effect. I would watch out for the width of the Aptera.

OceanDragon

Jun 30, 2021

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@Len There are many more inexpensive versions out there which use replaceable fabric with similar armadillo frame. Here's just one.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/New-product-5-3x2-3x2m-stainless_60685603450.html

Len

Jun 30, 2021

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@OceanDragon Thanks for ALL/ what you know

I have all there other sizes

And answers pending

Aptera hasn’t stopped changing so I have time

I would need a few years of desert experience on the resin to be interested

OceanDragon

Jun 30, 2021

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@Len I agree. The concept is good but I think it is over-priced. But for some without garage space, it may be a solution. That is why I sent you the fabric versions. For $450 plus shipping you can try out the concept and upgrade to GazeBox if it works out later. Hopefully by then they will have a local US distributor and service.

Len

Jun 30, 2021

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I have a few questions on the Model M which I sent in to my US contact. If I have more questions I will come back to you but maybe some early questions for your member if they care to answer:

How old is your unit!

Is it the tinted plastic type? ? How is it holding up?

What model do you have? With side man- door?

Are you using the manual open method? If so is it easy to open and stay open?

Any suggested maintenance?

How did you anchor yours and is it stable in strong wind?

Would you recommend?

Does it ventilate well!

Do you think I can enhance seal to keep critters out?

What would you have ordered differently or options ordered?

Was it easy to erect?

Thank you

OceanDragon

Jun 30, 2021

Hey Len. The Gazebox has been around for a few years. A club member has the the version for two motorcycles. They are made in Italy and will probably cost 50% of the price of the Aptera basic. I'll park mine in the garage and charge from the stored solar energy collected from the rooftop panels. We all have our own ideas...getting the Aptera is the start. By the way, the north-south parking pavement you have would be perfect for the east-west sun travel during the day.