Window Covers - What do you dream of?

[Adventure_Mom]

Knowing I had surgery coming up, I made a big push to get a bunch of window cover orders completed and shipped in April. Whew! That was exhausting!

I've since had surgery on my knee to replace a torn ACL and repair a torn meniscus. I'm itching to get back to making window covers for you all, but still under doctor's orders not to resume work. Any orders placed now will wait on hold until I am able to resume production. (But the queue is already stacking up!)

In the meantime, I'm pondering new features and products I could add to my lineup. If you have a particular feature or product in mind that you can't find elsewhere, post it here. Let's brainstorm together!

[Travelingcactus]

What does a set of econoline passenger van covers run?

[ClarkMagruder]

I have been looking for a set of curtains for the rear doors of my Sprinter. I would like curtains that have both a top and bottom rod, cord or spring that the curtains slide on. This would allow me to simply open and close these instead of removing and reinstalling my current fixed covers. Any sources for these?

[Adventure_Mom]

Originally Posted by Travelingcactus

What does a set of econoline passenger van covers run?

Well it totally depends on which windows you're covering. But a "full set" could be anywhere between $800 to $1800. I make each set to order based on your specific configuration. It takes me about 6 weeks to complete a full set. The pricing for each individual window is available on the website: http://www.overlandadventuregear.com
I do offer discounts for orders of more that 6 covers and more than 8 covers.

[Adventure_Mom]

Originally Posted by ClarkMagruder

I have been looking for a set of curtains for the rear doors of my Sprinter. I would like curtains that have both a top and bottom rod, cord or spring that the curtains slide on. This would allow me to simply open and close these instead of removing and reinstalling my current fixed covers. Any sources for these?

That's an interesting idea! So you want to be able to slide them to the side when not in use? I've seen people DIY those but I haven't seen anyone selling them. I'll add that to my list of possible features to incorporate. Our current design is also permanently attached, but rolls up instead of sliding to the side. This might also satisfy your desire to not have to remove the covers when not in use. However, at this time, I only have templates for Econoline vans. If you'd be interested in being a guinea pig, I'd love to work with you on creating templates for the sprinter platform. Here are a couple of photos of the roll-up concept:

[86Scotty]

Beautiful work!

[ClarkMagruder]

Thanks. I already have a complete set of roll ups and magnetic covers. I'm just looking to not have to use either on the rear door windows of the Sprinter. Sliding curtains will be the solution I am looking for. I want to be able to open and close them from the ground outside twice a day so I can see out of the rear while driving.

[dbhosttexas]

I just ran into your post, sorry for the late arrival. I already have a set of Vanncamp covers for my windshield and front door windows, and love them. What nobody seems to sell is a cover for sliding door window. I need one, as well as complete blackout covers for the rear doors with pop out windows but with factory day / night shades, and the rear coach windows not sure how to size those up, and yes they have the day / night shades as well, but I want insulated total blackout covers. Looking for complete privacy and as good as possible thermal control.

[Adventure_Mom]

Originally Posted by dbhosttexas

What nobody seems to sell is a cover for sliding door window. I need one, as well as complete blackout covers for the rear doors with pop out windows but with factory day / night shades, and the rear coach windows not sure how to size those up, and yes they have the day / night shades as well, but I want insulated total blackout covers. Looking for complete privacy and as good as possible thermal control.

I do have a template for the sliding door.

Regarding the factory day/night shades - are you hoping to retain or replace those shades? I am building a set right now for a van with factory accordion up/down shades. The owners intend to retain those shades and use my covers behind them. We have done a test fit and decided that my standard templates would work and no customization was needed. I am eager to hear more after they've used them for awhile to find out how functional it is with both sets of covers. If you intend to replace those factory shades, then my covers will fit that plastic trim.

As-is, I wouldn't consider these covers full-blackout. I think in order to achieve this I would want to add an extra layer of fabric in the middle and add more magnets along the edge. I'm willing to experiment with that idea if you would like to be a guinea pig. If you're interested in discussing it further, please PM me.

[dbhosttexas]

I am not convinced one way or another RE: the day / night shades. I hate how much space they take in the back windows, but kind of like the ones on the sides...