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Sun Cover for Shower Skylight

July 02, 2018, 12:53:40 pm

Is there a product that can be placed outside on the skylight while we are parked?
Will Reflectix hold up to weather like rain etc?  I have never used it. I'm thinking velcro outside. I hope I will remember to remove it when we leave.

I've been reading previous posts and (A) I'm tall enough to need the skylight when showering, it may be a PITA to constantly remove foam cut to fit for a shower.  (B) I'm concerned that placing removable foam would create even more heat between the two pieces of the skylight leading to a early demise (she's 18 y/o already) of the skylight.

I like the sunscreen Barry Beam made for his inside but would like something on the outside. Improving energy efficiency in your coach

Thanks
Ed

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Reply #1 – July 02, 2018, 01:55:06 pm

On my 1996, four years ago, the outer curved thin wall cover got cracked very badly when the roof was being polished, although no-one knew what happened (I think someone stepped on it). I used ductape to keep rain out while I drove home. I replaced both layers with a 3/8" flat piece of dark lexan (polycarbonate) which is very strong (for hail). I had to expand the screw holes in the trim to allow for the increased thickness. Others have replaced the whole unit with a Home Depot skylight. Your skylight is probably quite brittle.

The dark lexan allows less light in but it may still be too hot inside for you. I spent half the year in Canada where I never have to even run the air conditioners.

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Reply #2 – July 02, 2018, 02:35:09 pm

The other thing I did not like about the way Foretravel installed the skylight was the lack of insulation behind the plastic inside cover which went all the way up to the flat clear inner plastic sheet so 5" wide. Behind this trim was an air space and the inside of the aluminum piece on the roof.  When showing with cool outside temperatures, the excess moisture condenses on the cold aluminum and starts dripping out between the plastic trim and the ceiling. I cut the plastic trim down to 2.75 inches so there was a 2.25 inch space between the top of the trim to the under side of the Lexan sheet. I covered the aluminum with quarter inch thick neoprene which is closed cell and does not absorb water (used for scuba diving suits). The black neoprene is visible when showing but NO more water drips when it is cold outside. The plastic trim is a half inch bigger then the hole cut in the ceiling, so it pushes up into place and is held by friction of the neoprene without any screws.

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Reply #3 – July 02, 2018, 03:04:14 pm

We have covers that is attached with Velcro to both the shower skylight and the kitchen vent fan.  All four sides of the opening have the male Velcro and the square of PVC fabric has the fuzzy side.  Keeps the heat in between the ceiling of the shower and the skylight.  No need to go on top.  Vent cover keeps out drafts  Previous owner had it made.  If you want some light then use a translucent fabric.  Second option would be to make a cover panel with Lexan and put up there on the inside.

Keith

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Reply #4 – July 02, 2018, 03:11:39 pm

Sun cover,

I made a foam rubber sun heat blocker/winter cold stopper out of foam rubber. It fits in the skylight opening from inside the shower. It is about 6" thick.

Jim

2002 U320

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Reply #5 – July 02, 2018, 06:33:11 pm

I used a 1" thick piece of rigid pink foam with a piece of white corrugated plastic (similar to for sale signs) and used glazier's tape to stick up a piece of off white aluminum fascia.  It works really well to keep the heat out of the shower.

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Reply #6 – July 11, 2018, 06:34:43 pm

I used the material used on windshields that block the view from the outside and cuts down on the Sun. It darkened the Bathroom substantially. Used snaps to hold in place and I remove it while driving.

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Reply #7 – July 12, 2018, 09:52:32 pm

I made a formed plug out of Reflectix that attaches to the inside of the skylight with velcro.    Really makes a difference in hot and cold weather.  We remove it when we think we need natural light in the bathroom (not too often...)

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