|
04-08-2010, 10:29 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 360
|
Pop Up, Lean To, Awning for Front Windshield
Is there such an animal as a front windshield awning? Not attached of course, but something that one can pitch like a tent or umbrella for the front of the bus when parked for a while in full sun? Have run into this problem recently where the sun just bakes the front of the bus and it's a little gloomy to have to leave the black out shades down all day. Would rather have some type of awning structure to put temporarily in front of the rig. Any one have ideas or suggestions?
Thanks
Ed
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
04-08-2010, 11:05 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Palisade CO
Posts: 3,588
|
We use a sun screen that attaches to the inside of the windshield with suction cups. It doesn't provide as much shade as an awning would but it makes a lot of difference in the heat transmitted into the coach.
__________________
Clay WA5NMR - Ex Snowbird - 1 year, Ex Full timer for 11 years - 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N Workhorse chassis. Honda Accord toad.
|
|
|
04-08-2010, 03:33 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 13,600
|
Hi Ed,
There are covers for the front windshield. Some go on the outside and some on the inside. They are offered by many different manufacturers and in different styles and colors. I use both ex and interior covers by MCD. Go to MCD Innovations to see what they have to offer. You can also GOOGLE "RV Windshield Cover". There are several choices.
__________________
Gary
2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
The Avatar Is Many Times Around The USA
Nobody Knows Your Coach Like Somebody Who Owns One Just Like Yours
|
|
|
04-08-2010, 04:33 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 360
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryKD
Hi Ed,
There are covers for the front windshield. Some go on the outside and some on the inside. They are offered by many different manufacturers and in different styles and colors. I use both ex and interior covers by MCD. Go to MCD Innovations to see what they have to offer. You can also GOOGLE "RV Windshield Cover". There are several choices.
|
Thanks Gary; I've seen these and I may end up with a set, but I was just looking for something that would allow a nice unobstructed view forward while shading the windshield from above... kinda like a cap bib. Guess no one has come up with that yet
|
|
|
04-08-2010, 10:30 PM
|
#5
|
Community Administrator
Pond Piggies Club LA Gulf Coast Campers Outdoors RV Owners Club Entegra Owners Club Skyline Owners Group
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 41,942
|
Propose that idea to A&E to get them to make a windshield awning. If they bite, ask 'em for royalties for every one sold.
Lori-
__________________
Lori (& Dave, my spirit guide) - RV/MH Hall of Fame Lifetime Member | My iRV2 Photo Albums
2016 Phoenix Cruiser 2350S, 2018 Phaeton 40IH,2006 Bounder 36Z, 2004 Cougar 285EFS, 2000 Aerolite 25FBR
There is great need for a sarcasm font.
|
|
|
04-09-2010, 12:09 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 13,600
|
I Ed,
The MCD covers I have (both the inside and outside covers) are see through (from the inside of the coach to the outside). They allow one to have a view and at the same time providing the heat shading needed when facing the sun.
__________________
Gary
2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
The Avatar Is Many Times Around The USA
Nobody Knows Your Coach Like Somebody Who Owns One Just Like Yours
|
|
|
04-09-2010, 12:18 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 360
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryKD
I Ed,
The MCD covers I have (both the inside and outside covers) are see through (from the inside of the coach to the outside). They allow one to have a view and at the same time providing the heat shading needed when facing the sun.
|
Oh. And you can get some that install from the inside? That would be great to keep doggie nose prints off the windshield too... any idea where I look for those?
Thanks
Ed
|
|
|
04-09-2010, 12:34 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 13,600
|
Hi Ed,
Contact:
MCD Innovations
410 Industrial Blvd.
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972.548.1850
Their web site, for their interior sun screen product is at Interior Sun Screens
__________________
Gary
2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
The Avatar Is Many Times Around The USA
Nobody Knows Your Coach Like Somebody Who Owns One Just Like Yours
|
|
|
04-09-2010, 03:03 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 360
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryKD
Hi Ed,
Contact:
MCD Innovations
410 Industrial Blvd.
McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972.548.1850
Their web site, for their interior sun screen product is at Interior Sun Screens
|
Thanks Gary. I called them and they do not have an interior product for the Fleetwood Providence. I guess I'll end up with the ones that attach to the outside. I guess the best place to get them is at an RV rally or show where they have a booth set up. I'm going to the Fleetwood Owners rally in July so maybe I can find them there. Whatever I get has to be really easy to install.
Thanks so much for your help.
Ed
|
|
|
04-10-2010, 07:19 AM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Blairsville, GA
Posts: 1,084
|
If you would like a windshield sun screen that can be installed without the use of a ladder, check out this website RV Sunscreen | Our Sunscreens, Shades and Covers . I've had mine for several years and they work well.
__________________
Terry
'05 Dutch Star 4015- all new exterior in 2015, '16 Rubicon OlllllO, & HD Ultra ElectraGlide, NKK14278L
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
|
|
|
04-10-2010, 09:35 AM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Edgewater, NJ-Now touring the USA
Posts: 955
|
When you decide on the type of covers remember they also made them for, the door, side windows and also the windows on the side of the slide outs.
__________________
2005 KSDP 3910-----2007 Jeep Liberty
THE MIND IS LIKE A PARACHUTE, IT MUST BE OPEN TO WORK
|
|
|
05-04-2010, 01:11 PM
|
#12
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Northeast, Tn.
Posts: 10
|
We purchased a black interior sun screen a few years ago that used suction cups. We were most unhappy with the product.............windshield gets hot and suction cups release. This past winter we purchased an exterior windshield and side window screen from Prompt RV Screens in Winter Haven, Florida that does not use suction cups and no need for a ladder. www.rvscreens.com
We could not be happier. We did purchase a beige color this time and love it. Seems to brighten the inside of the MH. The people at Prompt RV Screens are wonderful to deal with and offer quick shipping. We did not have to get up on a ladder to measure........... just gave them the model and year of our MH. Check them out......... You will not be sorry!
|
|
|
05-04-2010, 03:45 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Palisade CO
Posts: 3,588
|
Per the instructions that came with ours, we make sure the windshield is clean, wet the suction cup with a little water (Not saliva) and stick it on. ours will stay on for months without falling off.
__________________
Clay WA5NMR - Ex Snowbird - 1 year, Ex Full timer for 11 years - 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N Workhorse chassis. Honda Accord toad.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|