Windshield Sunscreen

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Windshield Sunscreen

June 23, 2015, 11:20:50 pm

I would like to hear results from those of you who have installed the snap-on type sunscreens. We have the MCD sunscreen and privacy shade install for the windshield, however with both shades down in late afternoon (we are facing WNW) and sun hitting the windshield, the privacy shade is like a heat radiator. Today for example, both shades down, I measured 105 degrees between the sunscreen and the windshield. About 6 inches from the privacy shade on the dash, I measured 84 degrees. Yesterday after both shades had been down for about 3 hours, I used the IR thermometer and at random locations on the privacy shade measured temperatures ranging from 96 to 114 degrees. So I guess I would like to hear how effective they might be from someone who is not selling them. I have talked to the guy from RV Sunscreens here in Spring and looking at $325.00 for the windshield screen. I have seen his work on several coaches here at Rayford Crossing and he appears to do a good job. Your thoughts and opinions are appreciated.

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Reply #1 – June 23, 2015, 11:39:53 pm

We love the outside screen, always install it if the sun will shine on the front shields. Feels much cooler, but I have never shot temps. Pulling the inside shades across does not seem as effective.

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Reply #2 – June 24, 2015, 12:09:05 am

I have 2 sets both made of Sunbrella that I got in Mexico (cheaper by far). I cut them out myself and had a local seamstress sew the folded over edge and then I put snaps on 4 corners and top and bottm centre. Installed myself and would not be without them. The Beige one is see thru and the burgundy that matches awnings is not and Ruth does not like that one as it makes it darker inside-hence the other I made. Simple simple to do and most probably a fraction of bought price. I made others for driver side window and door panel.
JohnH

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Reply #3 – June 24, 2015, 12:12:07 am

I also have not shot the temp. and am not sure that the data would be meaningful as we are at a different angle and altitude. I would like to have your MCD shade setup but I would keep my exterior shade as I believe that shading the window from the outside does more to reduce the heat than shading from the inside only. I have no data to support this statement. If you can wait until Sept. we can shoot both and see the difference.

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Reply #4 – June 24, 2015, 08:13:55 am

We don't have the snapon shade we have a Magnashade. The difference is only in the mounting I believe the material is probably the same. I have put the shade up with the coach windshield facing the sun you can feel the temperature drop when you put the shade up. Our shade is dark "black" I was led to believe that the darker shade provides more cooling than the lighter material but that is only hearsay.

Roland

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Reply #5 – June 24, 2015, 10:15:16 am

I have the MCD also, wish I had the exterior one. I have had both black and white. Didn't notice much difference in heat protection, but the black was easier to see thru from the inside, and harder to see thru from the outside.

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Reply #6 – June 24, 2015, 01:47:46 pm

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Reply #7 – June 24, 2015, 02:12:48 pm

I have the inside MCD's, both of them. I know they do not drop as much heat as the outside screens do, but I am very happy just pushing a button and rolling them up or down. If I really want to add something to that, I would go to Lowes, or Home Depot and buy a roll of the rollup insulation ( looks like aluminum foil) and put in inside the windshield. Met a couple with a Foretravel, not on the forum, who have been using that for years and love it. Can't see out, but they say it keeps the heat out and while visiting in their coach one sunny afternoon near Laughlin, NV, it was very comfortable.

I like it simple and easy, don't want to climb on step stool or ladder each time to add outside screens, even though they do work great.

Do what makes you happy and have fun

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Reply #8 – June 24, 2015, 04:31:54 pm

Camco makes an RV version specific for windshields of the reflective material - bought mine cheap at Amazon - I think that CW also carries it

can get it here on Amazon - dirt cheap - works well

Amazon.com: Camco 45164 62" x 30" SunShield Reflective Window Cover: Automotive

As an Amazon Associate Foretravel Owners' Forum earns from qualifying purchases.

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Reply #9 – June 24, 2015, 09:37:30 pm

We have the outside RV Sunshade for front window, drivers window and the entry door. Very pleased with them and am convinced they reduces heat as well as brightness, if in the sun. Do not yet have MCD, but if real hot, I put the aluminum looking sunshades (like for cars and trucks) inside and pull the inside shades across. If you get the RV Sunshades, suggest not folding them, but roll them, to avoid creases. I carry mine in PVC french drains which fit in the bay.
Eric

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Reply #10 – June 25, 2015, 09:31:16 am

Bill, we have the outside screens and would not be with out them. They came with our first coach and it was the first thing I bought when we got our current coach. You will like being able to see out during the day.

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Reply #11 – June 25, 2015, 10:00:21 am

The MCD shades on the inside may help a bit with heat reduction. But the windshield will still be like a furnace radiating heat. The screen on the outside reduces the windshield heat,I never measured by how much but it is a significant difference by touch. I don't know what took me so long to get an outside screen, but I would not part with it now. And the Magnashade is easy for me to put on our U280, no ladder or step stool required.

Roland

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Reply #12 – June 25, 2015, 10:56:23 am

Forewheelers, we are away from home and coach right now but if you look at the picture I posted a few days ago in "what is the view from your coach" topic you can see the cover on our coach windscreen. I can take some pics on saturday when we get back home from Pender Island here.
JohnH

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Reply #13 – June 25, 2015, 11:22:07 am

Bill I am here in the same Park as you and have an outside sunscreen if you wish to look at it. Makes a Huge difference. It also lets light in but gives you privacy so people can not look in, at least during the day. Would not be without it.

Howrd

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Reply #14 – June 25, 2015, 04:17:57 pm

I was trying to figure out the stitching thing. I had it confused with stitching a tire cover - instead of a windshield cover. I just couldn't figure out how you made those tire covers snap together ........😳 .....senior moments seem to happen more and more, nowadays.

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Reply #15 – June 25, 2015, 05:47:00 pm

Roland,

Not to hijack this thread but what are the size of the magnets that they used on your Magnashade , what is there placement, and has it ever blown off?

Pamela

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Reply #16 – June 25, 2015, 10:16:38 pm

Quote from: Pamela & Mike – June 25, 2015, 05:47:00 pm

Roland,

Not to hijack this thread but what are the size of the magnets that they used on your Magnashade , what is there placement, and has it ever blown off?

Pamela

Magnets are an inch in diameter and there are five for each windshield. There are three magnets across the top of each windshield and two on the outside edge. Takes me less than two minutes to put it up. Shade has never blown off. Magnets are very strong.

Roland

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Reply #17 – June 25, 2015, 10:31:17 pm

Thanks for the info Roland
Pamela

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Reply #18 – June 25, 2015, 11:06:10 pm

I think I am going to suck it up and buy a magneshade for the windshield. There are a few snaps installed from what I guess is a shade previous owners had that is long gone.

I haven't decided about driver window and door magneshade yet. I'm not sure it's really needed.

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Reply #19 – June 26, 2015, 07:01:07 am

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I haven't decided about driver window and door magneshade yet. I'm not sure it's really needed.
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I have the side magneshade side screens I do not use them very often. Not sure I would get them.

Roland

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Reply #20 – June 26, 2015, 07:02:38 am

Quote from: Roland Begin – June 26, 2015, 07:01:07 am

[quote author=krush link=msg=199415 date=14

I haven't decided about driver window and door magneshade yet. I'm not sure it's really needed.

I have the side magneshade side screens I do not use them very often. Not sure I would get them again.

Roland

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Reply #21 – June 27, 2015, 08:20:34 pm

Thanks for all your responses! This forum is truly a magnificent resource. I now feel comfortable that the outside shade will be a good investment. I've decided on the Magna Shade and will order on Monday.

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Reply #22 – June 27, 2015, 08:25:29 pm

Same here, probably order Mon or Tue. Will also get the door shade. Black seems to be the best choice for us.

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Reply #23 – June 28, 2015, 09:02:06 am

We have something that is apparently somewhat unique. Ours "Sunshade" looks just like the outside shades but it attaches on the inside by Heavy Duty Velcro. It is so easy to put up and is now at least six years old. We have had no problem with the Velcro coming loose.

Sadly it was installed on the coach before I got it so I don' t know where they got the Velcro or Sun Shade. Ours has four parts. Two for the split windshield and two for each side window. It is in a light cream color so it does not draw solar heat on the inside of the coach and yet still provides great privacy in the daylight hours. We have an automatic MCD shade for the night privacy.

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Reply #24 – June 28, 2015, 11:02:07 am

We have the same type for the inside of windshield. Haven't found a High Temp Velcro that would stick. Each one failed in the hot Florida sun. Hopefully with Magneshade, we will be able to use our current inside shades when needed.

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