Sun roof type thing.

[derekxcole]

I am looking for a material that I can put on my roof in a small section that is see through or will let light travel through it so I dont have to use lights during the day while in the tear. Is there any strong material that would be good for this.
How could I seal this so no water can get through?

[OkieSailor]

If you are putting in a vent get one that is clear. That should solve you problem.

[Arne]

Most vents come in translucent white.... plenty of light...... clear would make it like a green house and heat up the interior somewhat.....

I suspose you could use a sun roof, but I really don't look up much when inside...... a bigger window might be nice if you have a dinette....

[mikeschn]

Gage uses a sunroof. Check out his build photos in the hall of fame!

Mike...

[Woody]

I have been kicking around the idea of "Deck Prisms" used on boats for my new teardrop roof for natural light. It is basically a acrylic prism that is mounted flush with the surface of the deck to let natural sunlight to areas below deck. they are a lot smaller than sunroof type applications, about 12-14 " long and approx 4-5" long, surprisingly allow plenty of light to a given area.
http://www.boatbuilding.net/ak/Marine%5 ... /Lighting/

There are cheaper models out there. The link is for you to see what they look like and it s shown upsidedown. The prism you see is what is seen from below deck

[Clay]

Anybody tried a vent cover that is smoke tented? Seems it would let in more light but not heat the thing up too much.

[mikeschn]

My roof vent is translucent white. It lets in light, without heating up the inside. If you're just looking for a little bit of light, that'll do it. If you want to read a telephone book, well, you might need more light...

Mike...

[Arne]

I have 'black' windows in the back of my van. They get extremely hot (too hot to touch) in summer sun. I suspect a smoked vent would suffer some of the same heat problem..... I have translucent white now, and have ordered another, better, translucent white for chopped top.

The offer solid (no light), mine, clear (green house effect) and smoked (heat gain).... t/w is the only one I considered after talking with the seller.

This is really something to consider carefully. Once it is in, you can not return it......