Newmar fix for rearview mirror window glare

[RVDude]

So, Nevin Miller at Nappanee gets the good-job-nod for designing, finally, a "fix" for that gosh-awful rear-view mirror window glare we get with those overhead hanging mirrors.

Officially it is Newmar part # 017805 and is just a stylized Plexiglas smoked shade that blocks the glare. Once they matte finish the inside of it, I think it'll be just about perfect! My experiments with it gives it !!!

["007"]

I thought I saw a RV-Dude number plate traveling around Newmar in Feb.
Never did catch you was busy trying to keep wife warm couldn't stand that cold weather after coming back from FL.

[powerboatr]

DUDE
you get a big gold star
it isnt just the newmars, my mirrors have the same problem. can you give a few more pics, is that Plexiglas flat against the window or is it off set at an angle

thanks again

[RVDude]

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Originally Posted by "007" I thought I saw a RV-Dude number plate traveling around Newmar in Feb.

Uh oh.... Did I get caught sneaking around Building 10 again???? Darn...
I plead ignorance....As I always do...
Something like this???? Apologies for the Colorado mountain crud all over it.
Had a very balmy -25F (minus 25 that is) the other week here. Nappanee was T-shirt weather.
Sorry I missed ya though....Would like to have met the double Oh!!!

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Originally Posted by powerboatr is that Plexiglas flat against the window or is it off set at an angle

Can't get a pic like you want... The Plexiglas is screwed right to the window frame such that it is parallel to the window glass. A pair of small metal screws. The window frame (hence the Plexiglas) is about 1 inch away from and parallel to the window glass.

It takes a couple miles to get used to the Plexiglas and then it magically disappears. A matte inside surface (glass beading, frosted Plexiglas, paint a velvet Elvis on it, something) is important as the gloss Plexiglas reflects a little.

[powerboatr]

thanks for the description, the "frost" triggered the brain lights

its just like a dash cover that "blends in"

[Ronnie Bledsoe 2006 Dutchstar 43']

RV DUDE, will Newmar provide this enhancement to us or is it for purchase only? When I was at the factory om 2006 complaining I considered it a safety issue as my rear view mirror during daylight hours was horrible and at night unusable. Newmar modified my mirror setup by installing a long arm as on the passenger side. This resolved the glare issue, but with the post intefering I have only about 60% usage of the mirror

[BCook57]

If I call Newmar parts will they know what I'm talking about? I need one for my 2007.

[RVDude]

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Bledsoe 2006 Dutchstar 43' provide this enhancement to us or is it for purchase only?

I don't know, I think I was a guinea pig for it. Given it has an official p/n I suspect it is a cost item? Maybe if you bring up your prior issue they might take that into account?? Maybe, if you have a Newmar history for this issue, if you get it from the Newmar service side it might be a different cost than if you get it from the Newmar parts side? Heck, what do I know?????

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Originally Posted by BCook57 If I call Newmar parts will they know what I'm talking about?

Yep, it has an official Newmar p/n 017805. Of course, Ms. Jeanne can figure out anything from any description, so some description to her like "the Nevin rear-mirror anti-glare in the window plastic thingee gizmo" will also work quite well.

[Idaowl]

Get thin film window tint at walmart. Cut to size for your field of vision and place on window. It can be removed and reused.

[Lug_Nut]

Great! Thanks, I will be giving it a try too. Thanks Jeff.