| Author | Message | ||
| Barry McCully (Turtle)
Registered Member Username: Turtle Post Number: 39 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 71.7.161.192 Rating: N/A |
Just wondering best way to keep MC-9 cool while camping windshield reflector side window curtains ???? | ||
| Dave Walker (Chrome_dome)
Registered Member Username: Chrome_dome Post Number: 253 Registered: 3-2010 Posted From: 75.208.225.231  Rating: N/A |
We have lined Drapes that pull around. The wife made them and curtains on the side windows that are UV protected and drop the heat about 5 degrees. We turn on the genny and airs if really hot. Have 4 inches of insulation also. HTH Dave | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 603 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 99.122.63.218  Rating: N/A |
Same as Dave we have a lined pull around curtain for the windshield and metal mini blinds on the side windows | ||
| Bill Gerrie (Bill_gerrie)
Registered Member Username: Bill_gerrie Post Number: 487 Registered: 3-2006 Posted From: 216.198.139.38  Rating: N/A |
There is a reflective windshield folding thing that fits inside the windshield. I would assume it is available at truck stops as the small ones are in car parts stores. Bill | ||
| H3-40 (Ace)
Registered Member Username: Ace Post Number: 1208 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 184.255.9.241  Rating: N/A |
I would recommend Rv windshield covers in Lakeland, Fl. My window lost it's seal and developed water inside to the point I couldnt see thru it. After one of their covers was installed, the water was gone the next day. The cover goes on the outside where you want it. Curtains and blinds are for privacy, nothing else! | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 2069 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 174.89.173.145  Rating: N/A |
http://www.rvwindshieldcovers.com/ Bill and Brenda are the new hosts of the New Year's Arcadia rally, and have been key volunteers, helping Jack with the Bussin rallies for many years. External window coverings keep the heat out, I'll be buying from them the next time my bus is where they are. Support some other busnuts. happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| Edward J. Sommers (Sommersed)
Registered Member Username: Sommersed Post Number: 67 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 148.63.161.138 Rating: N/A |
I use snap on window shades all around and on the sunny side I slip cut to shape foil lined bubble wrap between shade and window. With much trial and error I found that the shade reflector, whatever used, must be on the OUTSIDE of the window for max proficiency. Ed | ||
| David Evans (Dmd)
Registered Member Username: Dmd Post Number: 576 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 24.46.196.121  Rating: N/A |
Exactly what Ace and the Warrior posted. I cut celotex (silver one side, black with mfg. print on other) to the shape of my windshields and side windows. I store them in the shower when not in use. I tuck them under the wipers to hold them in place and they work alot better when outside as when just put on the inside. Out glass is slanted back and has a visor over plus our shields are small compared to the huge windows on a M9. all that said and been using them for over 10 years we are finally going to upgrade also to some of Brenda's great work. Not sure what Bill's job is tho haha. | ||
| Bob Glines (Robertglines1)
Registered Member Username: Robertglines1 Post Number: 24 Registered: 11-2010 Posted From: 75.207.87.117 Rating: N/A |
simple awnings (window) work great when parked. | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1087 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.35.235 Rating: N/A |
The double sided foil bubble like you buy in Lowes or HD cut it to size of the windshields install Velcro or cabinet magnets on the outside pop the stuff on the outside of the windshield and you are good to go for 20 bucks. You can make the foil fold nice by heating a strip were you want to fold with a soldering iron it melts the plastic bubble between the layer of foil I hated my windshield covers with the snaps I always had to have ladder to install them and all they are were good for was to stop the UV they did nothing for the AZ heat lol good luck (Message edited by luvrbus on April 10, 2011) (Message edited by luvrbus on April 10, 2011) | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1397 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 75.204.227.186  Rating: N/A |
For our side windows we use awnings. Windshields (as well as drivers window, door window & D window) are covered with Bill & Brenda's covers. As was mentioned, covering the glass helps tremendously. If the covers are on the inside, the glass still absorbs a lot of heat which is dissipated to the interior of the coach. Jack | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1088 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.60.215 Rating: N/A |
Just to be clear on the covers and I do have his covers is that they have no R value like the bubble foil but they do help with the windshield heat transfer and the windshield will still get hot here in AZ, I still don't like the snaps lol good luck (Message edited by luvrbus on April 11, 2011) | ||
| Newbeemc9 (Newbeemc9)
Registered Member Username: Newbeemc9 Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 108.71.53.87 Rating: N/A |
paint it white ;) Hadn't thought about the out side window covers. inside it can be used as solar heat if you space it off the glass a couple inches and allow air to flow from bottom to top. |