Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:38:06 -0500
Reply-To: Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
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Jonce, never thought about that...
i always wondered why rv windows covers were outside.
I never liked them just in case it rained or people pulling back the cover
itself to take a peek inside etc.
it does make sense it would deflect more heat though... definitely
interested. Thanks
On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 4:37 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> Too bad. Order placed! I will only use it when camping, anyway.
>
> Jonce is right, you have to stop the light before it gets into the car for
> maximum effect. But I have found that something is better than nothing when
> you really need it, and the convenience of having the shade there all the
> time, and not having to get out of the car to put it on, and not having to
> put it away wet or deal with it in high winds, is something.
>
> I would like to have both kinds, actually.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 4:20 PM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I've seen these ones like GW sells. Cheesy describes them very well. They
> > will droop and look like hell.
> >
> > *Miguel*
> >
> > *The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it- basically
> because
> > you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. *
> > *- Charles Bukowski, Tales of Ordinary*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@frontier.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Let's Get ready to Rumble!!!
> > >
> > > Here is what I have tested over the last few years.
> > > Any and ALL windshield covers that are on the inside will not stop
> > > thermal Transfer. Heat will still get inside the windshield and hit
> > > the cover and bounce around the inside and warm it up quite nicely.
> > > But if you want to Really reduce thermal transfer you need a
> > > windshield cover on the OUT SIDE!
> > >
> > > Of course the shameless plug is:
> > > http://fanchers.com/59/VW%20Related%20Items.htm
> > >
> > > I have spent way to much time and effort playing with inside and
> > > outside sunshades and make them for 40 Foot class As and everything
> > > else in between.
> > > If you have any questions feel free to let me know. BUT, anything on
> > > the inside will allow it to get hot inside . The sun has already
> > > penetrated the Glass when it hits the sunshade. OK it will reduce sun
> > > fade on the stuff the sun hits BUT, it takes care of the front glass
> > only.
> > >
> > > Good luck with anything and everything you wish to try, Have fun with
> it!
> > >
> > > Jonce Fancher
> > > www.fanchers.com
> > >
> > >
> > > Windshield Cover Smackdown is ON!!
> > >>
> > >> Jim
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 2:43 PM, Abel Longoria <
> houstonphotog@gmail.com
> > >
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > I bought a cover craft
> > >> >
> > >> > http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001GF3SQQ
> > >> >
> > >> > I've had these for all of my previous vehicles and love them!
> > >> >
> > >> > Abel
> > >> > DasMotoClub.com
> > >> > On Jun 11, 2014 2:18 PM, "David Wilhite" <dlwilhite@comcast.net>
> > wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > Noticed on sale this month with GoWesty. Has anyone out there have
> > >> > > experience using it. I like the idea, but it looks a little
> fragile.
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> >
> > >> http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3526&
> > >> category_id=334&category_parent_id=
> > >> > >
> > >> > > David Wilhite
> > >> > > 84' Westy
> > >> > > Middle TN
> > >> > >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >
> >
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