Maintf16
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Just curious if anyone here has gone through an entire summer in Arizona with the panoramic sunroof. If so would you recommend having it or staying clear of it?
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Panoramic sunroof in Arizona
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While it’s not quite Arizona, there are lots of us in Texas. I personally leave the shade closed under the sunroof most of the time, especially in summer, and my A/C has gotten the job done. I sometimes open the shade on cloudy days or at night. It definitely changes the feel of the truck!
There is a certain button in the overhead console. When you push it, a sunshade appears from the interior rear ceiling of the cab. When it fully closes, it’s like magic as if the sunroof was never there.
In all seriousness, that’s what the sunshade is for. I currently have mine closed because temps are in the single digits up to the mid 20’s and the radiant colder temps are obvious with the shade open resulting in the cab being less warm.
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In all seriousness, that’s what the sunshade is for. I currently have mine closed because temps are in the single digits up to the mid 20’s and the radiant colder temps are obvious with the shade open resulting in the cab being less warm.
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Are you implying that the TSB issued for the A/C system isn't effective?
This is why I chose not to bother with the sunroof in FL. I didn't want the truck to be any more of a greenhouse than it already is and I didn't see the point in having the roof glass if the shade is closed the majority of the time.
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No need for sarcasm. I've had lots of vehicles with sunroofs, and if you have one and like it great. Personally I'm done with them for 4 reasons. 1. They add weight to the payload, 2. They provide opportunity for water leaks, 3. They DO add heat to the interior, and 4. Whenever it's hot I prefer the ac over open windows. ...as far as the TSB, I would want to here from those that have had poor ac performance tell us they got the " fix " and are happy with it.
Sorry you took my question as sarcasm. I wasn't being sarcastic. I was asking if you were aware of the TSB and if so, is there some reason you believe it to be an ineffective remedy?
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For post #8 here is the full TSB.
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will have wait til you actually need a/c now.
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I live in Phoenix and my current truck has the sunroof. Personally I would not want a truck without it. The feel of the truck with the shade open is great. As far as having it open in the summer time at first I kept in closed, then I tried it one day with it open and haven't looked back. If you park it outside I would close the shade but open that thing up once you start driving.
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oh, sorry, I wasn't referring to you, it was the post stating that the "sunshade was like magic"
That was my post. At nearly 50 years of age and dealing with much larger and more complex issues in life and career, frankly, I’m not concerned about whether you disapprove of my “sarcasm” or not about a “sunshade” in a truck. It was an attempt at humor that clearly went over your head.
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Ha ha. Ok, your just a pup...when you're my age you'll be grumpy too...have a great New Years!
Roger that, Sir. And I suppose my response to you yesterday was grumpy too. Being grumpy seems to be an easy thing let happen these days.
So there’s no misunderstanding, I’m being genuine in saying Happy New Years to you too. Let’s hope 2021 shapes up to be a happy, healthy new year - we need it.
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So there’s no misunderstanding, I’m being genuine in saying Happy New Years to you too. Let’s hope 2021 shapes up to be a happy, healthy new year - we need it.
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FCA's pano design lacks any significant insulation. It's just a fabric cover with possibly light window tint. The heat is easily felt through the fabric on a summer's day. I've owned a number of sunroof vehicles but this is the first pano and I wouldn't buy another one in hot climates. I installed limo dark ceramic tint for a little relief. Obviously the larger open space roof limits insulation options unless they stack/telescope when sliding open or closed but that reduces occupant headroom.
Yes, you’ll definitely want to avoid them if you’re not liking the shade in the Ram. My wife’s Audi barely has a screen over her pano roof, so I find the fabric shade in the Ram to be a welcome relief (and much cooler)!
I have the same in my Audi. It's an Avant, so it has a pano sunroof that's almost as large as the one on my truck. Thankfully the Audi has light colored interior, which helps a lot. But the shade is more translucent than opaque. The one in my truck doesn't allow any light through, and I really don't notice heat coming off it. I didn't really care if I had a sunroof or not in my truck. Most of the time I keep it and the shade closed and just use the AC, but there are occasions when it's nice to have it open.
As far as the OP's question goes, I would probably have tried to find a truck without a sunroof if I still lived in Phoenix or Tucson, but if I lived in the higher areas of AZ, like Flagstaff or Prescott I'd be less likely to care about it.
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