Windshield covers??

[ralph d. edelbach]

I'm getting ready to buy a set of covers to go over the outside of the
windshield of my coach. Any suggestions for a good, reliable vendor or other
thoughts to share? Snaps, velcro or twist-locks?

The ones I've seen have a 85% sunblock level. Is that sufficient for
daytime? What about being able to see through them from the outside at
night? I suppose the interior curtains can be used if we don't want any
univited, non-paying spectators! Thanks for the info.

Ralph Edelbach, '74 Glacier

 

[chuck blanford]

Arch

Do you have a phone number for the RV Toy Store, and item number for the
windshield cover?

Thanks

Chuck

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> From: Gcbr
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: Re: GMC: Windshield covers??
> Date: Tuesday, June 02, 1998 3:15 PM
>
> In a message dated 98-06-02 11:50:51 EDT, you write:
>
> I'm getting ready to buy a set of covers to go over the outside of the
> windshield of my coach. Any suggestions for a good, reliable vendor or
other
> thoughts to share? Snaps, velcro or twist-locks?
>
> The ones I've seen have a 85% sunblock level. Is that sufficient for
> daytime? What about being able to see through them from the outside at
> night? I suppose the interior curtains can be used if we don't want any
> univited, non-paying spectators! Thanks for the info.
>
> Ralph Edelbach, '74 Glacier
>
>
> >>
> Ralph
>
> Cant tell you how long they will last. I just got mine today from
> The RV Toy Store. I Ordered them about a week ago. The front
> one covers the side windows. The lady even ask me if I planned
> to put on windwings. I told her maybe----she said they would be
> glad to do them so I could add windwings later if I wanted to. No
> Charge--so I did. Total charge for both front and rear plus
> shipping was $216.50---they threw in 2 wiper blade covers too.
> The main reason I went with them was their snaps are stainless
> steel not chromed steel which will rust. I like snaps---In cold
> weather twists can freeze. In the rain I can do a jerk-and-run
> with snaps. Velcro has a way of collecting everything around
> it. Once the hooks on velcro collect a lot of stuff the dont hold
> as well. I cant tell you a lot more yet UPS just delivered them
> 1/2 hour ago.
>
> Take Care
> Arch

 

[bartz paul]

Arch:

I got the same one for the windshield about four years ago and opted for
snaps also. They included the Velcro, but it would look like a sore
thumb since the Velcro patches are about 2" square.

Found I didn't need the rear window cover, so sent it back.

Besides the privacy aspect, the front cover drastically reduces the
solar heat gain. Don't see how anyone puts up with the heat gain
otherwise? Even the birds like it for you know what!

Paul Bartz

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gcbr [SMTP:Gcbr]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 1998 4:16 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: Re: GMC: Windshield covers??
>
> In a message dated 98-06-02 11:50:51 EDT, you write:
>
> I'm getting ready to buy a set of covers to go over the outside of
> the
> windshield of my coach. Any suggestions for a good, reliable vendor
> or other
> thoughts to share? Snaps, velcro or twist-locks?
>
> The ones I've seen have a 85% sunblock level. Is that sufficient for
> daytime? What about being able to see through them from the outside
> at
> night? I suppose the interior curtains can be used if we don't want
> any
> univited, non-paying spectators! Thanks for the info.
>
> Ralph Edelbach, '74 Glacier
>
>
> >>
> Ralph
>
> Cant tell you how long they will last. I just got mine today from
> The RV Toy Store. I Ordered them about a week ago. The front
> one covers the side windows. The lady even ask me if I planned
> to put on windwings. I told her maybe----she said they would be
> glad to do them so I could add windwings later if I wanted to. No
> Charge--so I did. Total charge for both front and rear plus
> shipping was $216.50---they threw in 2 wiper blade covers too.
> The main reason I went with them was their snaps are stainless
> steel not chromed steel which will rust. I like snaps---In cold
> weather twists can freeze. In the rain I can do a jerk-and-run
> with snaps. Velcro has a way of collecting everything around
> it. Once the hooks on velcro collect a lot of stuff the dont hold
> as well. I cant tell you a lot more yet UPS just delivered them
> 1/2 hour ago.
>
> Take Care
> Arch

 

[jim bounds1]

>
> I'm getting ready to buy a set of covers to go over the outside of the
> windshield of my coach. Any suggestions for a good, reliable vendor or other
> thoughts to share? Snaps, velcro or twist-locks?
>
> The ones I've seen have a 85% sunblock level. Is that sufficient for
> daytime? What about being able to see through them from the outside at
> night? I suppose the interior curtains can be used if we don't want any
> univited, non-paying spectators! Thanks for the info.
>
> Ralph Edelbach, '74 Glacier

Ralph,
In response to your windshield screen search, I have a screen that uses
the mesh material to described. I prefer using suction cups to hold it
to the outside of the coach, although snaps probobly hold it better.

Call ne at work today and I can give you particulars. 1-877-275-4463

To the other networkers that had questions about windshield screens, I
somehow dumped all the return Email I wrote last night and this one was
the only one I didn't flush! Resend any questions you have.

Thanks

Jim Bounds www.gmccoop.com

 

[jack ford]

Jim: along with windshield covers, how about a complete cover for the
motorhome, possibly with a zipper for the door for access?
p.s. enjoyed visiting with you back in February when I was down visiting
my kids. Hope to see you soon!!

Jack Ford
1977 kingsley