HeathFranklin - Thanks for the kick in the pants to post a way overdue update. Short answer = yes.
Longer answer: I met with a manufacturer, they reviewed the prototype, and they are excited to make this product which gets us past a key hurdle. Since then I've been spending my time diving deep in to material sourcing to get prices nailed down to come back to you all with accurate cost estimates. The door cover and privacy screen use about 12 yards of fabric which is the biggest cost driver. I'm looking at alternative materials and suppliers recommended by the manufacturer to see if I can get the costs down to a reasonable level for low volume production.
In the mean time I'm running environmental tests on the current materials to see how they hold up to sun and sub-freezing temperatures. Here is a picture of some fabric and logos I've had outdoors since early fall:
I also have had magnets on my car since the summer to test the coatings for corrosion resistance in the Seattle rain (so far no issues). The magnets I used originally would rust pretty quickly but the new magnets have a triple layer coating and still look like new.
I've been heads down focusing on the product design and getting to production but clearly my marketing & communication skills need work. I will post more frequent updates going forward.
I'm very committed to getting the product design right, manufactured in the USA (at a fair price), and available as soon as I can.
Thank you,
Pat