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02-28-2011, 10:52 PM
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Cab Privacy Window Covers
Looking for window coverings for windshield & 2 cab side windows to be applied from inside for privacy & insulation from heat & cold. I see SMB offers the following on their "Options" price sheet: "WINDSHIELD & CAB WINDOWS SCREEN To help keep sun's heat out. Daytime privacy ____ $148."
Can't find a picture there or here. Anyone care to show & tell? Will they fit the bill I am looking for, or do you know of any other, better after-market solutions? Many thanks for any help.
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03-01-2011, 04:12 PM
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Re: Cab Privacy Window Covers
Reflectix cut to fit, $25.
Or get someone to sew you a curtain and get some screw in snaps/bases.
$148 seems a bit redonkulus for a sunshade.
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03-01-2011, 04:17 PM
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Re: Cab Privacy Window Covers
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Originally Posted by jage
Reflectix cut to fit, $25.
Or get someone to sew you a curtain and get some screw in snaps/bases.
$148 seems a bit redonkulus for a sunshade.
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Agree but they look so cool
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03-01-2011, 04:27 PM
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Re: Cab Privacy Window Covers
I think I posted this elsewhere, but I cut my own from foil-backed jute, edges reinforced with aluminum tape. They pop in nicely.
I don't like ones where you have to go outside to put them in.
I have these for all of my windows, including the rear porthole. Some velcro on the rear ones. Total cost for all windows was about 20 bucks and an hour of my time.
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03-01-2011, 06:17 PM
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Re: Cab Privacy Window Covers
Just what we want for the door windows.....looks good.
Anne.
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03-01-2011, 08:51 PM
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Re: Cab Privacy Window Covers
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Originally Posted by billwilson
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Bill, Fanchers don't work for me - as I said I want window covers mounted from within. I like the idea of "Wilsons" Snap-in Solution, but scanned all 22 pages of your great gallery & found nary a picture. Can you post one please?
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03-01-2011, 08:56 PM
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Re: Cab Privacy Window Covers
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Originally Posted by billwilson
Quote:
Originally Posted by jage
Reflectix cut to fit, $25.
Or get someone to sew you a curtain and get some screw in snaps/bases.
$148 seems a bit redonkulus for a sunshade.
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Agree but they look so cool
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Jage, I will look at Reflectix at Lowe's this week - I didn't think it was stiff enough to stand up inside the windshield, but will check it out. Bill, again, where is there a picture of SMB's cool looking $148 shades? Wait, I'll email them for a pic & post it here if they respond.
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03-01-2011, 09:01 PM
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Re: Cab Privacy Window Covers
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Originally Posted by Nomadcat
I think I posted this elsewhere, but I cut my own from foil-backed jute, edges reinforced with aluminum tape. They pop in nicely.
I don't like ones where you have to go outside to put them in.
I have these for all of my windows, including the rear porthole. Some velcro on the rear ones. Total cost for all windows was about 20 bucks and an hour of my time.
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Nomadcat, the side windows look GREAT! But where the heck can I find foil-backed jute? Also, do you have a better pic of the windshield cover - looks like it's folding in & not perfectly blocking light & vision like the side ones. More detail please.
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03-01-2011, 09:59 PM
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Re: Cab Privacy Window Covers
Reflectix is fairly stiff when you first get it, but it does take the visors to hold it in place on the windsheild. All the other windows are cut to fit. If you don't get a tall enough roll you can pick up some aluminum tape with the reflectix (usually same section) to extend your windshield cover.
Here is my fabric curtain from SMB... not sure this is what you're talking about:
And the reflectix. It can be positioned tighter, but I usually don't bother unless I want a blackout.
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