dry_fly
Northern Arkansas
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Since we don't use the MH much in the summer, we keep it parked near the house and it gets lots of morning sun. Am concerned that Day/Night shades will dry rot with so much exposure to the sun. Have thought about putting aluminum foil on the inside of the windows. Will this work, or is there a better idea?
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ruth_anne_b
Central Florida
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I bought a roll of the reflective shielding and put it on the windows that get the most sun.
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wa8yxm
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My suggestion would be a giant tent..
Basically take two of the 20x10 foot "instant car port" tents, some extensions for the leg so you have 13 feet of clearance (well at least the height of your rig) and put 'em end to end, stitch 'em together if you can (or use seam tape and fabric glue on the seam)
You now have a car port long as your rig, blocks much of the sun (Depending on the fabric all of the sun) and you should be able to do this under 250 bucks
Also offers limited protection against falling "Stuff" but may shelter dirty birds who drop ... Stuff... Onto your rig (Still easier to remove than tree sap)
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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Serena
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dry_fly wrote:Since we don't use the MH much in the summer, we keep it parked near the house and it gets lots of morning sun. Am concerned that Day/Night shades will dry rot with so much exposure to the sun. Have thought about putting aluminum foil on the inside of the windows. Will this work, or is there a better idea?
I've got 12 year-old day/nights. This coach was left sitting out in the sun for YEARS. No dry rot at all. They're sturdier than they look. I will replace them only because I don't like the way they block air flow - not because they disintegrated.
Serena
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bobsinn
Key Largo, Florida,USA
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I cut cardboard to fit all the windows. I store the MH with day/nights all the way up and the cardboard installed. works for us.
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Great-Dane
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I would be more worried about sun exposure to the roof (lots of plastic that will rott) and exposure to tires way and I mean WAY before I gave thought to blinds.
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wa8yxm
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I know you said summer not winter... But here is a suggestion I found on another forum, in the form of a story
A man was on trial in Ankorage Alaska
The prosecuitor ask the defendant:
"And where were you on the night of October through April?
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jorn
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ruth_anne_b wrote:I bought a roll of the reflective shielding and put it on the windows that get the most sun.
Best thing I've done. Just got a new unit and plan to buy another roll to have a piece for every window.
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lazyboy
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Reflectex, comes in rolls and different widths. Should be able to get it at Lowe's or Home Depot
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Hornet28BHDS
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The reflective shielding or some blackout curtains would do the trick.
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