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Jese88 → Why didn't I think of that? Tips and Tricks: July 4, 2020UPDATE: thank you everyone for all your great ideas!! We are so grateful for all your suggestions and we will be taking them into consideration as well as probably using them at some point in time in the future! As I stated in a few replies to some sugges... moreUPDATE: thank you everyone for all your great ideas!! We are so grateful for all your suggestions and we will be taking them into consideration as well as probably using them at some point in time in the future! As I stated in a few replies to some suggestions we were currently looking for an I'm expensive and quick fix to the heat issue we are having... so it is with great joy I announce that we made a decision to try AUTO TINT! we are using "Private eyes 20% ultra superior tiny, you can get the complete kit from Auto Zone. I will post before and after photos in the comments (my husband is currently installing it as o write this update)
So... anyone have any recommendations for window tint or ways to reduce radiant heat from windows? We are in SE Texas and where we are parked ALL of our windows are either on the east or west side and our RV A/C runs all day long to keep our RV a decent temp (the thermostat us set to 70 but it doesn't get that low until after 8pm)
I was about to wrap some cardboard in tin foil and stick it in the windows but we dont want to eliminate our view, we have a (almost) 1year old who likes to look out the windows so we are looking into tint but I'm not sure if we should use Auto window tint or Residential window tint.
Any advice or ideas would be helpful! less
Jese88July 4, 2020We thought about that but we would.have to take it out of the windows in the morning when our kiddo wakes up and wants to look out of the windows... I've thought about doing that on the windows that we dont use to look out (like in the bedroom) but not su... moreWe thought about that but we would.have to take it out of the windows in the morning when our kiddo wakes up and wants to look out of the windows... I've thought about doing that on the windows that we dont use to look out (like in the bedroom) but not sure about how cost effective it would be to just do a few... good idea I will definitely be considering! less
Vlbutler38July 4, 2020
Got a 50ft roll for $25. And its easy to remove. We slide them next to the couch so we can find them. I use them in the bed room to make it dark in there since my husband is a day sleeper. Its made like bubble wrap so there is no ichy stuff at all.
Jese88July 4, 2020
That's good to know! I'll look into it! We currently have black towels over the mini blinds in the windows in the bedroom for blackout effect for kiddo's naptime (shes like a little bear cub it has to be dark and cool for her to take naps)
Free to ExploreJuly 4, 2020
We had ceramic tint added to both the vehicles and RV. Does a great job and comes in a few different darkness levels.
Jese88July 4, 2020
Did you take it to a shop to have it installed or is it a DIY thing? We are full timers and we'd like to DIY
Silvergreen SigJuly 4, 2020
If you have double pane windows, you may want to be careful with the choice of tint. Uneven heating of the interior and exterior glass can be expensive.
Jese88July 5, 2020I was concerned about the windows cracking because I had read some reviews about Residential window films cracking with the heat blocking film so that's why I was asking if we should use auto tint instead of Residential film seeing as the auto tint is des... moreI was concerned about the windows cracking because I had read some reviews about Residential window films cracking with the heat blocking film so that's why I was asking if we should use auto tint instead of Residential film seeing as the auto tint is designed for automotive applications with single pane tempered glass and they most likely will not shrink/contract or expand and cause cracking... less
Silvergreen SigJuly 5, 2020 Automotive tint is not recommended by the 'window industry', in fact it is a no no for flat glass. There are some tints specifically designed for them. We have factory tinted exterior glass and awnings, so no first hand experience. Reflective materi... more Automotive tint is not recommended by the 'window industry', in fact it is a no no for flat glass. There are some tints specifically designed for them. We have factory tinted exterior glass and awnings, so no first hand experience. Reflective material on the inside makes the windows experience almost twice the heat and dark tint heats the inside glass much more than without it. Exterior shielding is always best. I know of a person who's large front driver side tempered window fell apart with reflective shield on the inside. All of this pertains to double pane windows. less
Cinn July 4, 2020It gets really hot inside my tiny rig, too, so I attach Reflectix with Velcro tabs on the windows on the sunny side, but it’s not fun sitting around in the dark! So, I was looking at this solution the other day online, and it looks like a great idea, but ... moreIt gets really hot inside my tiny rig, too, so I attach Reflectix with Velcro tabs on the windows on the sunny side, but it’s not fun sitting around in the dark! So, I was looking at this solution the other day online, and it looks like a great idea, but a bit of work to install:
https://ezsnapdirect.com/products/rv-shades/
In reading ALL the reviews, it sounds like it would be wise to order a lot of extra snaps, because it is very expensive to get them separately later. less
Jese88July 5, 2020I looked at those screens too.. my step mom has those on her rig... they are neat but we also have windows that "roll" open and sometimes we like to open the windows on a breezy day, so we would have to snap the screens off to open the windows.. eventual... moreI looked at those screens too.. my step mom has those on her rig... they are neat but we also have windows that "roll" open and sometimes we like to open the windows on a breezy day, so we would have to snap the screens off to open the windows.. eventually we will get the screens though less
TeamFoxyJuly 5, 2020We had an awning installed over our drivers side slide windows. It helps a lot with the heat, we can still see out and its not so dark inside. If rainy, we can still have windows open. We do use reflectex inside the windshield, but only when in the sun an... moreWe had an awning installed over our drivers side slide windows. It helps a lot with the heat, we can still see out and its not so dark inside. If rainy, we can still have windows open. We do use reflectex inside the windshield, but only when in the sun and its too hot. less
Jese88July 5, 2020We considered the awning idea (we have an awning that was installed stock on the right side of the camper, we open it in the afternoon and it really helps with the afternoon sun) however my hubby decided it was more parts to break-down and more maintenanc... moreWe considered the awning idea (we have an awning that was installed stock on the right side of the camper, we open it in the afternoon and it really helps with the afternoon sun) however my hubby decided it was more parts to break-down and more maintenance on the rig plus the money aspect (although I feel it would pay itself off in a summer) we are looking for a quick and cheap alternative for the moment.. less
TheDelcouresJuly 5, 2020
At Lowe’s you can buy window film. Its not permanent but easy to install. You spray a solution in the window. Apply your film and use the tool provided to smooth out the bubbles, then cut off the excess.
Jese88July 5, 2020
We are using the auto tint, we noticed some of the reviews for the Residential film said it cracked windows which could be expensive to replace especially since we would have to pay for the windows and installation on site as we are full time long term campers...
Silvergreen SigJuly 5, 2020Here is some random info from the internet, which as we know, never lies...
Don’t use films with a solar-heat-absorption rate of 50 percent or higher. They are not safe for double-pane windows.
The following product types should NOT b... moreHere is some random info from the internet, which as we know, never lies...
Don’t use films with a solar-heat-absorption rate of 50 percent or higher. They are not safe for double-pane windows.
The following product types should NOT be applied to double-pane windows: Natural 20 percent VLT (Variable Light Transmission) Bronze 20 percent VLT Blackout
You should never use automotive film on flat glass. This is true even if the heat absorption rating is less than 50 percent. Automotive films are not the same as the architectural film we use in homes and businesses. less
RVkayakerJuly 10, 2020I am trying perforated vinyl. You can see out with visibility reduced like a heavy tint yet it reduces heat gain through windows by 90%. This is peel and stick and comes in black or white. DIY easily, if not happy with it, just peel it back off! I am tr... moreI am trying perforated vinyl. You can see out with visibility reduced like a heavy tint yet it reduces heat gain through windows by 90%. This is peel and stick and comes in black or white. DIY easily, if not happy with it, just peel it back off! I am trying it this summer and it has helped tremendously! I will remove it in winter and add new next summer, very inexpensive. I found mine on Amazon. less
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