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Casinojunkie
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Nov 26, 2013

Clear dome over tub too hot, need fix?

I had a new dome installed over the tub/shower in my 5th wheel.
Not thinking quit clearly when I picked it up from the service dept.
Later was looking over things they fixed and found they had installed a clear dome instead of one with a smoke finish. My question is!!! Is there a way to cover this dome, but still let the light in. The clear dome is very making things very hot inside the camper and I am afraid the sun coming thru will fade the tub/shower.
It has been 3 months since it was worked on and they will not change it out.
Need help, thanks

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  • Dannyabear1's avatar
    Dannyabear1
    Explorer
    Nov 27, 2013
    Remove inner cover and just place a piece of window tint over it and re install
  • louiskathy's avatar
    louiskathy
    Explorer
    Nov 27, 2013
    I use Protect-All on the fiberglass walls in the shower (NOT THE FLOOR) to protect it from UV damage. and I'd recommend that even if there was very little sunlight coming in. It's certainly easier to keep clean and I don't have to worry about cracking or a dull finish. (and put some on both sides of the skylight.)
  • BillB800si's avatar
    BillB800si
    Explorer
    Nov 27, 2013
    Casinojunkie wrote:
    The clear dome is very making things very hot inside the camper and I am afraid the sun coming thru will fade the tub/shower.

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    Well, you could always send some of that "heat" up this way. Went down in the 20's last night... :B
  • MaverickBBD's avatar
    MaverickBBD
    Explorer
    Nov 27, 2013
    I took a piece of aluminum foil insulation. Cut it to the shape of the sky light. Attached it with some heavy duty velcro with the adhesive backing and pressed it into place. I put three folds in the foil so that it stores easily when not in use. I can be used when showering but it is pretty dark in there. Just put it up and take it down as needed.
  • n7bsn's avatar
    n7bsn
    Explorer
    Nov 27, 2013
    Carefree makes a slider cover (inside) for RV skylights
  • sdianel_-acct_c's avatar
    sdianel_-acct_c
    Explorer
    Nov 27, 2013
    Look for glass frost spray. Find a brand that is good for plastic like Krylon.
    Frosts the glass but still allows light in.
  • marly's avatar
    marly
    Explorer
    Nov 26, 2013
    I painted mine with white paint made for plastic. It worked great and has been there about 5 years.
  • BobandShaz's avatar
    BobandShaz
    Explorer
    Nov 26, 2013
    Maybe try some of the paint made for plastic a very light spray of a light color?

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