How do vinyl fences handle Kansas wind, heat and cold?
Vinyl expands in the heat and shrinks in the cold. A well-built fence leaves room for that movement at rails and posts. Kansas can swing from very cold winters to summer days well over ninety degrees, so this detail matters.
Wind is the bigger test. Solid vinyl panels act like sails on open ground. The best defense is deep, well-set posts, correct spacing and reinforcement in the rails where the maker calls for it. Some vinyl products are sold with higher wind ratings, and it is fair to ask what applies to the style in your quote.
Clay soil adds another factor. When the ground swells and shrinks with moisture, posts that sit in thin concrete can shift and show gaps at the panels. A wider hole and a proper concrete collar help the fence hold its line. Spring hail can chip vinyl, especially when it is cold, but a damaged section can usually be swapped without rebuilding the whole run.

