I have today purchased 3 car windscreen sun shades that I intend to utilize on our van. We have 4 windows that have no protection from the sun,. I intend to run a track above the windows, cut the shades to suit and then sow a thin rope in one end to slide into the track channel to repel the heat in the summer. It works on the car, so why can not it work on the van. Our van is insulated, but the door and windows are giant heaters in the summer.
jay&Dee
villatranquilla said
10:14 PM Jul 14, 2014
I made some large 'rubber bands' out of 1" wide elastic and slip these over the opened window then slip the sun shade in b/w the elastic and the window. Two on each window ensures the sunshade stays put. Does make a big difference
JayDee said
04:47 PM Jul 22, 2014
Hi Jenny & Barry,
Thanks for the tip on elastic. I have placed a shade cloth channel above each window and will slide the shade thru same and use the elastic for the bottom of the window.
cheers
Jay&Dee
sarg said
06:09 PM Jul 22, 2014
I have done the same with the large windows on my van ....but used double-sided tape on one and stick on Velcro tabs on other. Makes closing and opening window easy. and can be removed if needed.
Dunmowin said
09:39 PM Jul 31, 2014
I cut down a car screen to fit the two hatches in the bathroom. sewed some binding around them and attached Velcro dots. Reverse Velcro around the hatch, and hay presto, instant sunblock - really good to put up when travelling, Keeps the bathroom cooler.
Our windows in the van have blinds that are block out, we always travel with them up to keep the van cooler.
Nomad1946 said
10:47 AM Jan 3, 2015
sarg wrote:
I have done the same with the large windows on my van ....but used double-sided tape on one and stick on Velcro tabs on other. Makes closing and opening window easy. and can be removed if needed.
Mmmm, wondering ... Would the Velcro strips be strong enough to hold the screens in pace whilst in motion, or would one be best taking them down ??
JayDee said
10:09 PM Jan 13, 2016
We naturally take our sun block screen down when travelling.Easy as to slide back into the tracks when and if needed.
Jay&Dee
jonathan said
07:50 AM Jan 14, 2016
What I do if I need temporary protection from the sun on the van windows is to simply peg 1 or 2 tea-towels on the outside of the raised window .. (it's only temp.)
I have attached a few pics of what I use when I'm parked up longer than a few days and need the protection on the offside. Have put up a rope slide for quick attachment and use a singular 13 ft shade .. this also protects the rear of the fridge area but also allows a breeze to flow across the side of the van ..
-- Edited by jonathan on Thursday 14th of January 2016 07:56:05 AM
I have today purchased 3 car windscreen sun shades that I intend to utilize on our van. We have 4 windows that have no protection from the sun,. I intend to run a track above the windows, cut the shades to suit and then sow a thin rope in one end to slide into the track channel to repel the heat in the summer. It works on the car, so why can not it work on the van. Our van is insulated, but the door and windows are giant heaters in the summer.
jay&Dee
Thanks for the tip on elastic. I have placed a shade cloth channel above each window and will slide the shade thru same and use the elastic for the bottom of the window.
cheers
Jay&Dee
I cut down a car screen to fit the two hatches in the bathroom. sewed some binding around them and attached Velcro dots. Reverse Velcro around the hatch, and hay presto, instant sunblock - really good to put up when travelling, Keeps the bathroom cooler.
Our windows in the van have blinds that are block out, we always travel with them up to keep the van cooler.
Mmmm, wondering ... Would the Velcro strips be strong enough to hold the screens in pace whilst in motion, or would one be best taking them down ??
Jay&Dee
What I do if I need temporary protection from the sun on the van windows is to simply peg 1 or 2 tea-towels on the outside of the raised window .. (it's only temp.)
I have attached a few pics of what I use when I'm parked up longer than a few days and need the protection on the offside. Have put up a rope slide for quick attachment and use a singular 13 ft shade .. this also protects the rear of the fridge area but also allows a breeze to flow across the side of the van ..
-- Edited by jonathan on Thursday 14th of January 2016 07:56:05 AM
Nice work Jonahan maybe go that far myself, looks good.