E450 Insulated RV Windshield Cover

Insulating the windshield on a Class C is sort of like saying all those people on the Titanic could have started bailing out the boat. It’s too little too late.

There is basically zero insulation in the entire cab, floor, doors, firewall. The heat loss from the windshield is probably minimal in the long run.

Complete privacy comes in Class C motorhome windshield sun shades, specifically the Mofeez 98MF18019. It efficiently covers the vehicle’s interiors, shielding objects from prying eyes.

I went to Lowe's and got one of those moving blankets (heavy duty and like a quilt) and tuck it under the overhead bed mattress and completely seals off the cab area since it goes down to the floor and I just press it around both side frames for the bed above. If I need to see, I just peek out one side. Really keeps the chills down.

bobndot wrote:
It looks nice but I think it would be a safer option to use inside the rv.
I would only use something like that inside and not outside for safety reasons.
I camp off grid with no other help other than me. I need to be able to see what's out in front of me without having to go outside.
You need to be aware of what's around you and being able to see out is Safety 101. People with bad intentions look for people napping while they are awake.

I agree with bobndot, having the ability to monitor your surroundings should be a prerequisite! A small “peep hole” in our “little wall” can offer you the option of “seeing without being seen”! memtb

IMO, insulating the windshield will do very little to help with heating, as the cab area of the unit has little to no insulation. We do some below zero camping in our class c, and feel that an insulation barrier/wall offers more benefits in the cool weather. We use a wall made (homemade) of “bubble foil” insulation. Yes, it’s a bit of a pain to put up/take down.....but, seems to do a good job of keeping the cold in the cab area of the unit! memtb

It looks nice but I think it would be a safer option to use inside the rv.
I would only use something like that inside and not outside for safety reasons.
I camp off grid with no other help other than me. I need to be able to see what's out in front of me without having to go outside.
You need to be aware of what's around you and being able to see out is Safety 101. People with bad intentions look for people napping while they are awake.

Has anyone used the ELUTO RV Windshield cover ?
Looks to have more insulation properties than the ADCO vinyl (Which I have used for many years).

My ADCO's last about 2-1/2 years before the sun destroys them, This ELUTO one only has 1 year warranty. I don't think I would use it for storage only for Camping setup.

ELUTO RV Windshield cover

Like ron.dittmer I drape a blanket that is large enough & long enough to hang down behind the seats to seal off the cab from the house. I use entertainment doors to hold the blanket in position over the cab hole. I do have to have an opening of sorts at the bottom of the isle for the dog to go into cab for her entertainment at night or morning.

So far, with the slide in & 28F with wind outside at night. Two electric heaters set to 800W each and the furnace set lower than room temp as a backup has worked fine. One heater in the bedroom facing out and one by the kitchen sink, mid living space, facing towards the cab. The dog & I survived very well. The furnace ran several times just before I got up.

If I were to do the above on a regular basis I would have covering for the cab windows.

I should mention all of the fresh water pipes are inside of the rig and heated by the furnace. The holding tanks are not, yet.

Go to the website: Downbytheriver. TheY make thinsulate windshield covers. I am looking at some for my class bl

Its very simple and inexpensive to make a cover that will work.
You can see in this below link how an insulated material (like a moving blanket glued to a foam board) where it's was held in place by webbing straps that can be Velcro'd in place by using short screw in Velcro tabs.
You have a few options as to what material to use. I would cut a 1" solid foam board in 2 pieces (driver/passenger) and stick some REFLECTIX onto the boards.
I actually did it in my previous rv by cutting the foam insulation very tight to make it fit snug holding it place by its own pressure.
I made covers for all my windows, by the time I was finished a candle could heat the interior. :B
I stored them under the mattress where they wouldn't get damaged.

scroll down about 1/4 way to view a larger interior pic.

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