Date:         Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:12:49 -0400
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From:         "Chris S." <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
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Here in the southeast where we see trees and shade on occasion,I use jumbo sized Mylar shields when camping and store them thusly in my pop top to help A/C coolness flow forward:  http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/79E758C6-04BB-420C-B823-E5A4615E448B_zpsdc3eymn6.jpg


Chris.

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Dnia Jun 11, 2014 o godz. 23:40 Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> I use the common jumbo size reflective mylar springy sheets found in
> Wal-Mart on sale in the winter. Around the edge inside they have steel so I

> stick them up with strong magnets anywhere for instant shade. Even stick
> them on outside the van if the wind is not too strong.
> 
> The trick is to have about 8 of them on hand and make a sling for them
> using webbing or bungees up on the ceiling. Folding them up is a bad idea,

> leave them stretched flat for maximum life and performance. Have clear
> packing tape on hand and repair them immediately on the non-reflective side
> in case of damage. They last about 4 years that way and you get great value.
> 
> They also double as picnic table covers, rain-sleet head covers and brain
> shields for when the agency is scanning your thoughts. Just saying...
> 
> -- Gnarlie.
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 8:53 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:

>> 
>>   I use a cheap fold up foil-faced cardboard thing....Works for light and

>> privacy and some heat retention and blockage from sun heat...Folds up and

>> slips behind my trash can...when it wears out I get another.   I 'fit' it a
>> little (with scissors) so that it tucks behind the inside mirror and the
>> sun visors...it actually works pretty good...If it is going to be hot, I
>> have to park in the shade, my van being dark brown...or go outside during

>> the day and hang in the shade.
>> 

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