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Date:         Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:38:06 -0500
Reply-To:     Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFnDXk0JPkgxODswz5cad64qZmvJ4scHfrJ6zNGDFHSB3n9Z_w@mail.gmail.com>
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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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