richard_123
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recommendations on a windshield screen to keep heat out of motorhome when parked
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BarbaraOK
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richard_123 wrote:recommendations on a windshield screen to keep heat out of motorhome when parked
Prompt (www.rvsunscreen.com) is the company you want to look at. We've had ours for 6 years. I put them up by myself, no snaps, no ladders, etc.
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JDelauter
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FWIW you cannot possibly beat the quilted reflecive material sold in hardware stores. That expanse of glass is an ENORMOUS heat transfer area and those sun screens IMHO do not do justice.
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Monaco Montclair
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we got one, the inside curtain did ok not great, but the outside bonnet is worth every penney. and is the key . we got a second one that has windows in it. ---happy-camping
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imgoin4it
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I like "magna shade". Not cheap and i wish I had one.
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Had Prompt on our Phaeton for several years - replaced the suction cups several times - finally, for some undetermined reason, it just seemed like the wind dislodged at least one suction cup every few days, letting the whole thing get loose and I got tired of dealing with it so purchased the magna-shade. (I have to do all everything but drive now since Don cannot) I loved the Magna=Shade. A bit pricey, yes, (about $500 for ours) but so easy once I figured out the best way to fold it for storage so it unfolded correctly to install. Unfortunately, our current Allegro Bus has the snap style shade - I won't even consider trying to install it for any stays shorter than our several month stay in the winter since it will require my asking someone for help. I can see the possibility that we might wind up getting a MS for this one, too, but will wait and see.
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Magne Shade.
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As the Master Chief said, get the reflective shades from Home Depot or Lowes. We decided on the Reflectix double reflective insulation which completely blocks out any view you may have out front, but it sure drops the temperature up there, and reduces A/C use. It costs about $29 at Home Depot or Lowes for a 10' x 4' which you can cut to exact length of windshield. We are in Florida now, and the view out front is the rvs across from us, so no big deal. We went for effective insulation and cooling at a low cost rather, than a big price for a partially blocked view, and only some reduction in cooling. If the local store does not have the 10' x 4' roll, they can order it or you can get it online.
Be very careful with outside sunshades and going up a ladder. It is hard enough to level the rv in some rv parks, and I cannot imagine going up a tall ladder on uneven ground. There are inside the window shades with velcro and if you search the forum, I think you can find more info on this type of shade.
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viajante
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We really like the RV Quick Shades RV Quick Shades. They mount inside the windshield with suction cups. We like having them inside, particularly if it rains. The added plus is that you can see out, but people outside can't see in.
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