Windshield Sunshade - Page 2

jage · 05-21-2008, 10:14 AM

I use some cheapo sunshades, they're sort of rounded, silver on one side and black on the other. I bought them for the F250 in arizona but they've been useful in the van.

They cover about 80% of the windshield, fold up in a second and are useful for other things- namely I've used them to black out the rear windows and to keep my legs cool when driving in the sun.

Greggd · 05-21-2008, 11:01 AM

They also make a plausible reflector for indirect fill light and back lighting for Macro Photography .
Greggde

stiggs · 05-21-2008, 01:06 PM

Second the cheapo sunshade, stores easily in the passenger seat pocket and comes in a large size for vans and trucks.

panion · 05-26-2008, 11:13 AM

I have the Eclipse Sunshades you are referring to. I like them. They are easy and quick to close. I've had them 6 months. Dislikes are: They wrinkle as they get older and it takes more care to close properly. They block some of the "pillar" view.

sdwindansea · 05-27-2008, 08:32 AM

Thanks for the replies and advice all. Panion, thanks for the pictures also! The Eclipse look great since they take up no storage space and are so easy to use. If you had to do it again, would you buy them again?

panion · 05-27-2008, 10:05 AM

Yes I would. I think I use them much more because they are right there. I don't like the ones that fold up, seems like I'm always fighting them.

sdwindansea · 06-23-2008, 10:08 AM

Thanks again everyone for the advice. I went with the Eclipse Sunshade that Panion posted pictures of. It is a little more expensive then some of the other "custom" shades. However, it is incredibly easy use, and takes up zero storage space. Due to this, I will use it a lot more often.

**BroncoHauler** · 07-06-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg In Austin

Try HEATSHIELD.

We have had one for every vehicle we have and all the vehicles in the family and all our friends vehicles...

They are made from a template of the windshield itself so it is a perfect fit. It is a foil-covered insulated sheet that rolls up.

We are about to order one for our new van.

800 777-6405

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Received our Heatshield for the windshield, as well as for the front door windows. A nicely made product and has definitely helped control the interior heat buildup over our previous generic sized, pop-open windshield screen.

The rolled up size is a bit harder to store, but we could always leave it unrolled and store it on the penthouse mattress if unneeded for an extended period of time.

Thanks for the recommendation Greg.

Herb

Greg In Austin · 07-07-2008, 10:19 PM

Glad it is going to work. We did not get the side cab window shades and did not know that was an option. We use those provided by SMB.

We ordered one as a present for our daughter (and her new car) when we ordered the one for the SMB. ALong with this was supposed to come a templating kit so we could make some for the PH windows....but they sent a product list instead..... ooops.

So I will have to call them this week and see what our options are.

Steve_382 · 07-19-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Greggde

We have had the roll up and the fold up and of the two the fold up has been our favorite for the reasons of gapless fit , storage (doesn't roll around ) and longevity , it also seemed to reduce the internal ambient temperature a little better . We now just slide it on top of the Penthouse Bed when not in use , out of the way and nice and flat .
Greggde

We bought the fold up model from AJ USA. The only real complaints are that it's a little hard to get in place. You kind of need to sit in both of the front seats. Also there is a fairly large hole (8" x 10") around the mirror.

http://www.ajusa.com/details/index/130/ ... DUTY%20XLT