windshield sun screens

[ridgeroadrunner]

is there a high temp velco tape to attach sun screens to the inside on the glass or is a better way .

[PP]

We just hang net curtains now and that seems nice. We can see out yet it's hard to see in unless it's dark and there's a light on inside. We tried velcro on the inside with the reflective panels a few years back and it generated an enormous amount of heat between the glass and the panel. Then we tried velcro on the outside so the glass didn't over heat and that worked okay, but we didn't like the way it limited our visibility out the front (especially when driving  ). So net curtains it is with a solid curtain we pull around at night. HTH

[richard5933]

Our bus came with a black vinyl curtain that hangs by snap fasteners. It was good for privacy, but acted like a heat sink in the sun and made things worse. I tried to make a replacement curtain from Reflectix, but the new snaps apparently are slightly different from the ones made 44 years ago and would not connect to the old mounts.

So now we just stand the Reflectix against the inside of the windshield. The visor and fan at the top and the defroster vents at the bottom seem to be enough to keep it in place, plus the Relfectix is pretty stiff if you orient it in the proper direction.

Of course, this is assuming you mean full-window sun screens. If you're talking about something that you can drive with then it won't work this way.

[GnarlyBus]

We also made Reflectix shades for when we're parked. They make a huge difference with heat and privacy. I wished they looked 20% less trashy, though.

For driving, I added about 12" of dark tint to the top of the windshield. I used the "cling" kind that's available at Home Depot. Huge difference.

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

I use Magne Shades.  They go on the outside with magnets so you do not need a ladder.  You can see out but you cannot see in and keep the temperature in the cockpit significantly cooler.  Plus they look nice and protect your windshield. Check them out.  https://magneshade.com/

[chessie4905]

I have these. Nice to be able to tweak the amount they are lowered when driving into the sun.
http://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/products/power-smartvisor.html

They also make one for driver's side window, which is manually controlled. The front ones are electric.

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

I put electric shades in my bus and I can control all 4 shades in the front from the drivers seat.  Very convenient when you travel alone. I wrote an article about it in the February issue of Bus Conversion Magazine which you can read here.  https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/bcm-february-2018/

[Geoff]

I would be interested in getting the hardware to put some tinted pexiglass visors that flip down.  Any leads?  I have the pexiglass.

Geoff

[richard5933]

https://www.millsupply.com/search.php?k=visor&submit=Go

[Branderson]

I use Magne Shades.  They go on the outside with magnets so you do not need a ladder.  You can see out but you cannot see in and keep the temperature in the cockpit significantly cooler.  Plus they look nice and protect your windshield. Check them out.  https://magneshade.com/

I just asked them for a quote.  I love the idea of no buttons especially since I just ripped a button off of mine.  My cover is about worn out too.  Thanks for the link!

-Brad

[Lifes2short4nofun]

I all my windows tinted.  5% strip about 12-16" then I think its 25% the rest of the windshield and the sides I don't remember if its 15% or 5.   It makes it so much more enjoyable driving and keeps it a lot cooler and love the privacy. All the side widows are 5%

[dtcerrato]

The best way to use sunscreens is on the outside of the glass before the sun gets through the glass. The difference is like night & day. Darker colors work best! Go figure... Less radiant heat & keep in mind the sun isn't touching the glass directly. One A/C in the hot 100+ dessert is all this bus needs to maintain 80 degrees. Just the front & back covered for short periods (in the photos), on longer stays we have covers for every piece of glass not under an awning. Ironically it greatly benefits in the cold temps when bubble foil is used between the glass & the sunscreen (on the outside of the coach)..

[luvrbus]

The RV toy store may have what you need  www.rvtoystore.com I have a set of their covers

[chessie4905]

Thanks Cliff. Bookmarked it.

[sledhead]

I had dark brown sun screens on the front and first two side windows on the M C I . on the featherlite I went with a lighter colour and had my guy make it looser so I could slide in 2 pieces of 3/4 " foam pipe insulation between the screen and the window to keep the heat from the screen off the window

works great to keep the front cooler and is a good privacy screen during the day time

dave