1/9/2024 0 Comments Windshield heat reflector![]() ![]() It wasn't until we saw Loren Phillips' beautiful 1994 Roadtrek that we saw the perfect solution. Mirror clip and brass rod hold Reflectix in place And since they didn't fit tightly against the windows there was still a lot of heat getting in. It was a convenient storage spot, but then we couldn't enjoy the light and the view out those windows. We got into the habit of storing the Reflectix for the door windows under the curtains. The poor Roadtrek sprinter owners will never know the pleasures of light through their three black decals! Individual window covers keep out the heat The early Roadtreks had no covering for the windows, then Roadtrek added curtains, and more recently little covers for each window. Three Little Windowsis not just the name of Mark Sickman's song about Roadtrek travels, those three little windows are also a source of a lot of heat on sunny days. But for those of us with Dodge and Chevy vehicles, we are blessed with three more windows! Reflectix stored under upper window curtains If you have a Sprinter that would account for all your windows. Actually it is two slightly overlapping pieces so we can “open” half of the window as desired. We usually have Reflextix in the kitchen window all the time. The Dodge Roadtrek has one big door on the back with a single window – wonderful for views. We also cut a piece of Reflectix for the large back window to fit between the vertical curtain tracks. Trim carefully to fit and they will stay in place. Reflectix cut for rear side windowĪs mentioned with winter camping, cut Reflectix to fit your rear side windows. This should work for the Chevy dual rear windows. This approach of putting the Reflectix between the window and screen could work on the big Dodge rear window, but the convenience of inserting from inside is nice. They make a huge difference if the sun is shining on the passenger side of the vehicle. And if desired the window can be left open with the Reflectix in place. ![]() To install we open the window and slip them in from the outside. We cut these pieces of Reflectix to fit between the window and the screen with a notch for the window hinge. We also have pieces of Reflectix that fit in the passenger and driver door windows. And if it is letting in too much heat we can add the reflective sunshade behind it. It helps reduce heat – though not as good as the solid cover – but the advantages of letting in light and allowing us to see through it is worth it. One was a vinyl mesh material which lets in some light, and allows you to see out (see photo), and also a solid vinyl cover. We got two wrap-around covers that cover the front and door windows from the previous owner of our Roadtrek. But you can help out more by using an outside cover when possible. It doesn't have the insulation value of Reflectix, but it folds, easier to store since the window is so large. We just bought a reflective folding windshield shade from a Walmart auto department to fit. The front window is the biggest, so deal with it first. There are several things you can do to help out your A/C unit. The heat load can be so high that your air conditioner may be unable to cool your camper down to a pleasant temperature when the sun is beating on it. The greatest source of heat when the sun is shining is the windows. Reflectix is equally valuable for keeping cool on hot sunny days. And in the past we've mentioned the value of Reflectix – that wonderful insulation that looks like reflective silver bubble wrap – for keeping warm during cold winter nights in our Roadtrek. We recently wrote about the use of fans to stay cool in hot weather. Home » Blog » RV Equipment/Tips » How Tos » Keeping Cool in your RV – More fun with Reflectix ![]()
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