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05-12-2017, 10:32 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30 FE
State: Florida
Posts: 23
THOR #6556
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Tinted all windows
We just had all the windows tinted to the max legal in our 2017 Thor Freedom Elite 30FE. Our installer is a friend of ours and completed the entire job in about 4-5 hours. We were SHOCKED how much cooler the coach was even without the A/C running, it was not even real.
Just spoke with him to ask why the tint already in the RV didn't do so well. As it turns out, it's not tinted at all  . They are colored glass, so they might as well have been clear glass.
I wish I would have thought to check the temperature before and after, but I estimate that it's 10 - 15 degrees cooler.
Well worth the money, again, it's just glass in these units.
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05-13-2017, 12:07 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 40KQ
State: Florida
Posts: 16
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Is it single or double pane glass.
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05-13-2017, 01:49 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30 FE
State: Florida
Posts: 23
THOR #6556
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Mine was single.
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05-13-2017, 02:25 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 40KQ
State: Florida
Posts: 16
THOR #2912
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The driver side windows and passenger side door window are not tinted and would like to tint those. However they are dual pane windows and I have read that tinting those causes the reflected heat to get trapped between the glass and leading to premature failure. I am still looking for a solution though.
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2015 Tuscany 40KQ
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05-13-2017, 05:05 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 156
THOR #4312
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Originally Posted by Harry B
The driver side windows and passenger side door window are not tinted and would like to tint those. However they are dual pane windows and I have read that tinting those causes the reflected heat to get trapped between the glass and leading to premature failure. I am still looking for a solution though.
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35% (medium) and lighter would be safe for dual pane glass
Do you know what brand and type he installed ?
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05-13-2017, 05:18 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
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Window Tinting
I have no idea about FL, but aftermarket window tinting of driver's and passenger side windows is still illegal in CA.... 
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05-13-2017, 05:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 156
THOR #4312
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Originally Posted by axis earl
I have no idea about FL, but aftermarket window tinting of driver's and passenger side windows is still illegal in CA.... |
Yes
Any film with a lower VLT then 80 (almost clear ) is illegal in Ca
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05-13-2017, 05:22 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 40KQ
State: Florida
Posts: 16
THOR #2912
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Not in FL as long as meets State standards
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05-13-2017, 05:24 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 156
THOR #4312
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Originally Posted by Harry B
Not in FL as long as meets State standards
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http://www.tinting-laws.com/florida/
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05-13-2017, 03:04 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 30 FE
State: Florida
Posts: 23
THOR #6556
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Classictint
35% (medium) and lighter would be safe for dual pane glass
Do you know what brand and type he installed ?
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He installs SunTek brand, the driver's compartment is max legal in Florida. The rest of the RV my request was "whatever is needed to block out the heat".
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05-13-2017, 04:55 PM
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Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
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I can understand regulations for cockpit area, but even in California what difference would it make in the rest of the coach. I've had my windows tinted in every vehicle (rv, truck, cars) for last 25-30 years & what a difference it makes in heat & glare. In my opinion, as far as glare, it's safer with the tint.
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05-13-2017, 04:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 37GT
State: Florida
Posts: 809
THOR #5246
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I was looking for someone to do the side front windows before we got on the road but didn't get it done. I think just doing those windows on both sides would keep the coach cooler. I'm not too concerned about my vision be impaired for night driving because we rarely if ever drive it at night.
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05-13-2017, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Florida
Posts: 746
THOR #3918
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Quote:
Originally Posted by axis earl
I have no idea about FL, but aftermarket window tinting of driver's and passenger side windows is still illegal in CA.... |
28% in Florida
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05-13-2017, 06:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Florida
Posts: 746
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Originally Posted by Joe-FL
I was looking for someone to do the side front windows before we got on the road but didn't get it done. I think just doing those windows on both sides would keep the coach cooler. I'm not too concerned about my vision be impaired for night driving because we rarely if ever drive it at night.
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Joe they have new tint out either carbon or ceramic. They block out more uv and heat without being really dark. I have it on my coach.
Kev
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05-14-2017, 01:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
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Originally Posted by Travelin' Texans
I can understand regulations for cockpit area, but even in California what difference would it make in the rest of the coach. I've had my windows tinted in every vehicle (rv, truck, cars) for last 25-30 years & what a difference it makes in heat & glare. In my opinion, as far as glare, it's safer with the tint.
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The laws aren't written specifically for RV's - but for all vehicles.. (we get lumped in with SUVs and the like).
As I understood the reasoning in NY at least - it was really a concern for LEO... On a traffic stop - not being able to see into the car increases the risk to them...
Might be other/different reasons there and elsewhere.
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Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
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05-14-2017, 03:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.3
State: California
Posts: 443
THOR #2526
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Originally Posted by axis earl
I have no idea about FL, but aftermarket window tinting of driver's and passenger side windows is still illegal in CA.... |
My SUV has high levels of tints on all windows (factory installed) except driver and passenger and they ahve a lower level of tint. I see it all the time on dirver's and passenger windows in California legal or not. I think (IMHO) its enforced after an accident (to help insurance company fix blame)  and probable at the discretion of the officers. 
Googled it - Non-reflective tint is allowed on the top 4 inches of the windshield. Front Side Windows. Must allow more than 70% of light in.
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05-14-2017, 09:26 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Windsport 29M
State: Indiana
Posts: 3,692
THOR #5196
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3M and a couple of other companies make a ceramic film, sometimes referred to as crystal tint, that blocks heat and or light. The film comes in clear and can be used on entire windshield since it doesn't block light. Good stuff, I have it on both side windows of my Yukon and can't feel any heat even in Texas sun!
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05-15-2017, 04:12 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: California
Posts: 156
THOR #4312
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Tinted all windows
Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperD
3M and a couple of other companies make a ceramic film, sometimes referred to as crystal tint, that blocks heat and or light. The film comes in clear and can be used on entire windshield since it doesn't block light. Good stuff, I have it on both side windows of my Yukon and can't feel any heat even in Texas sun!
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It's called Crystalline it's pretty good stuff, the best I carry actually I have it on my 29M 
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05-15-2017, 06:44 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 40KQ
State: Florida
Posts: 16
THOR #2912
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Can it be used on double pane flat windows that you know of?
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2015 Tuscany 40KQ
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05-15-2017, 06:58 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,184
THOR #908
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wsgts
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Just spoke with him to ask why the tint already in the RV didn't do so well. As it turns out, it's not tinted at all . They are colored glass, so they might as well have been clear glass.
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I've gotta say this activates my BS detector. No doubt it's just an honest mistake in a game of semantics...with no malice intended....but what is "tinted glass" if not colored?....and what is colored glass, if not tinted?
In my thinking tinting is just a coloration
some tinting may also be accompanied by a reflective surface, making it more or less "mirrored"
either or both of these are basically just differing levels of allowed light transmittance...visible light and IR light
Some very dark tinted glass won't let through much visible light but will let through a lot of the IR....maybe that's what he means by "colored"???
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