Windshield heat

[Daybreak08]

First post and first motorhome. We've taken it out twice and everything's good so far. 1 thing I'm wondering about is the heat coming from my windshield. All I have it curtains up there now and you can feel the heat coming from up there. I've seen a lot of people using reflective bubble insulation. What are some things you guys are using on your windshields?

[LJowdy]

In your case, (Just curtains) An exterior solar screen may be the hot ticket.

Check with Pro Shade and several other companies

[slapfoot]

Closing your curtains when the sun is shining in will help. If you want to see out, there are a number of see through products with various kinds of attachment methods to consider. The longer you have your motor home, the more you will learn. Unfortunately, it seems I always find that next thing I just have to have!

[TexasProud]

We have the motorized day & night shades for the front windshield. However, when we're parked in an area where there is a lot of sunshine and heat hitting the front windshield, we put up a piece of the foil reflective bubble material that you referred to in place. It does a good job of keeping the heat from getting into the motorhome. Bought a large roll of this at Home Depot and cut it to fit - would highly recommend for those hot & sunny days.

[Podivin]

In general it's better to stop the heat from the outside rather than from the inside (because at that point it's already inside, even though you've corralled it somewhat). The reflective insulation definitely helps though, I use it on my side windows when they're facing the sun.

I use a windshield shade from these folks
RV Sunscreen | No More Snaps, Drilling or Climbing
It's easy to put on and works well and is relatively inexpensive.

I'm sure you'll see references to Magneshade, that's a popular one and widely well regarded. However I have metal bits in my body and shouldn't be handling magnets as strong as the ones they use on these shades.

[Daybreak08]

Thanks for the input. I think I am going to try the reflective insulation and see how that works for now. A sunscreen might be a play in the future. Will let y'all know how it works for me.

[Playtime III]

Your front windshield is single thickness. Your side windows may be two panes of glass. Using reflectix or other foil-bubble stuff is okay on the single pane. On the double pane, it will super heat the air between the panes and cause seal failure which then leads to condensation between the panes then eventually the the glass will fog/etch the glass.

Same for DIY window tint. You need to specifically find the type that can be used on double/triple pane.

They do make "affordable" covers for the front windshield. However, cheap quality will result in early replacement. I needed one quickly and the local shop had a temp cover that straps over the Sat dome, side mirrors, etc. with web strapping, etc. In Florida, the web straps lasted 6mos, if that.

[Jake21]

We use this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Easy-Gard...050R/100578674

We attach it to the front windshield with suction cups that have hooks on them. Easy up and down and can still see out the window. We have the exterior sun shield but it is a bit of a pain to attach and detach. When it get really warm, we have this. https://www.amazon.com/Motorhome-Col...s=Rv+sun+shade

[Jandringa]

Magna shade is worth every penny maybe the best upgrade I've done or purchased yet. best way to keep the heat out is to block it from the outside, once inside it's inside .


http://www.magneshade.com

[Podivin]

Originally Posted by Playtime III

Your front windshield is single thickness. Your side windows may be two panes of glass. Using reflectix or other foil-bubble stuff is okay on the single pane. On the double pane, it will super heat the air between the panes and cause seal failure which then leads to condensation between the panes then eventually the the glass will fog/etch the glass.
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Thanks, I was aware of that.
The side windows on ours had seal failures when we bought it, so that currently isn't an issue for us. Getting them fixed is on our list of things to do, at that point we'll do something different to keep the sun out of the side windows.

[MSHappyCampers]

Originally Posted by Daybreak08

First post and first motorhome. We've taken it out twice and everything's good so far. 1 thing I'm wondering about is the heat coming from my windshield. All I have it curtains up there now and you can feel the heat coming from up there. I've seen a lot of people using reflective bubble insulation. What are some things you guys are using on your windshields?

Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!

Congrats on the new rig! Keep her between the ditches!

I bought a roll of the 4' Reflectix and cut it the right length for our windshield. It works great but we hate not being able to see out!

Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!

[Pirate]

Originally Posted by Podivin

In general it's better to stop the heat from the outside rather than from the inside (because at that point it's already inside, even though you've corralled it somewhat). The reflective insulation definitely helps though, I use it on my side windows when they're facing the sun.

I use a windshield shade from these folks
RV Sunscreen | No More Snaps, Drilling or Climbing
It's easy to put on and works well and is relatively inexpensive.

I'm sure you'll see references to Magneshade, that's a popular one and widely well regarded. However I have metal bits in my body and shouldn't be handling magnets as strong as the ones they use on these shades.

x2 for Prompt. Easy on/off. Big difference with heat and can still see out.

[TCHB]

There is new clear window tints that will stop most radiant heat from coming through the windshield. It is a little expensive but it works great and also stops the UV Damage.

[tmw188]

I had a friend make these they do have to be snapped on from the outside and they help but nothing I feel will cut it down all together unless maybe something an inch thick. [ATTACH]163924
I have them for bedroom windows too, downfall can't see out and need a 4' ladder and stand on top step to them on.