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12-24-2020, 04:48 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 23TB
State: Illinois
Posts: 51
THOR #9509
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Good luck. I hope that it works for you. I have been very pleased with this method. Of course, you do have to occasionally deal with a damp cover in the morning, but I think it is worth that occasional hassle for the overall benefit of having the cover on the outside.
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12-24-2020, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Traveller A27
State: North Carolina
Posts: 2,407
THOR #17765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Down South
I'm going to do this before next summer. On my 30 Amp MH with only one 15000 AC, the heat here is hard to combat. I'm going to try the windshield and side glass covers before I go into the problem of adding a second AC.
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Mines about same as yours. I’ve done all the AC hacks. Bought Sun Shades for the windshield and front windows. When it’s 95 in the Southeast, nothing works. I’ve only got 1 ducted 13,500 Coleman Mach 3. I’ve got a new 2nd Coleman Mach 3 sitting in the barn. I’m going to install it in the front vent hole, and add a male plug to the exterior so I can plug it into the 20A pedestal plug.
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12-24-2020, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 1,241
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Anyone try Flex Seal spray on their curtains for a quick fix?
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12-24-2020, 03:31 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I question if it would be flexible enough?
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12-24-2020, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 1,241
THOR #1249
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I question if it would be flexible enough?
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We need to test a piece. Besides, you know that ads always tell the truth. "One coat will do it."<tic>
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12-24-2020, 03:46 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Well if they can build a boat out of it: curtains should be easy.
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01-30-2021, 08:04 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3901
State: Alaska
Posts: 69
THOR #14573
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01-30-2021, 08:10 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I believe there are coating processes that can help to reduce the amount of heat,created by all of the glass...
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01-31-2021, 02:15 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Aria 3901
State: Alaska
Posts: 69
THOR #14573
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Originally Posted by bobhhoy
May I chime in with a thermodynamic suggestion? Don’t replace the worn inside curtain. Instead, buy a windshield cover. In Summer, ultraviolet rays pass through the windshield, hitting the dash and front seats (or an inside curtain), reflecting back in the infrared light spectrum. Now here comes the rub. Infrared light won’t exit your RV through the windshield! So, your RV gets hotter in Summer, unless you block the sunlight with a windshield cover.
In Winter, a windshield cover will insulate the RV like putting a blanket on the windshield .
I have used my windshield cover for a decade and love its thermal properties.
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Are you talking about Magna Shade? What cover did you buy?
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01-31-2021, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,222
THOR #13362
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Magnashade is one option. But at nearly 1 RV Buck
(aka...$1,000), I looked for a better option.
Photo 1 is Magnashade
Photo 2 & 3 is my creation (about $40). Takes a 4’ step ladder that I keep in rear storage compartment. Most supplies purchased at Harbor Freight (with the 20% coupon, of course!)
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Fallbrook, CA
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01-31-2021, 04:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 1,241
THOR #1249
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Looks good. What were the supplies you bought at Harbor Freight?
Thanks
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01-31-2021, 04:41 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I agree: looking good!
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01-31-2021, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member
Model: 25.2 Axis
State: Arizona
Posts: 839
THOR #3471
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
Magnashade is one option. But at nearly 1 RV Buck
(aka...$1,000), I looked for a better option.
Photo 1 is Magnashade
Photo 2 & 3 is my creation (about $40). Takes a 4’ step ladder that I keep in rear storage compartment. Most supplies purchased at Harbor Freight (with the 20% coupon, of course!)
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Give us a supply list please. What is the cloth material
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01-31-2021, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: '17-Vegas 24.1
State: California
Posts: 2,222
THOR #13362
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- 8’ x 10’ mesh tarp ($25 minus 20%)
- 3M hooks (I used one on top + one one each side top. Painted tan to match)
- 3M double stick tape (extra strong). Holds hooks better
- 2-4 lightweight bungee cords
- Lightweight bendable poles that run down each side (I used thin green plastic covered 4’ landscape poles at a yard center. But they must be bendable to conform to the shape of the front window)
- Sewing machine to make it uniform and create pouches on each side for the poles
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Fallbrook, CA
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01-31-2021, 05:24 PM
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Senior Member
Model: 25.2 Axis
State: Arizona
Posts: 839
THOR #3471
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Quote:
Originally Posted by taylorbob1
- 8’ x 10’ mesh tarp ($25 minus 20%)
- 3M hooks (I used one on top + one one each side top. Painted tan to match)
- 3M double stick tape (extra strong). Holds hooks better
- 2-4 lightweight bungee cords
- Lightweight bendable poles that run down each side (I used thin green plastic covered 4’ landscape poles at a yard center. But they must be bendable to conform to the shape of the front window)
- Sewing machine to make it uniform and create pouches on each side for the poles
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Thanks you the man
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01-31-2021, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35m
State: North Carolina
Posts: 866
THOR #13505
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Ours inside start falling apart 6 months after purchased, our service company order new set via thor under warranty. Was thinking of taking old set down to sew shop and get a new set made out of some real fabric!
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