As the title says, I am referring to rectangular shaped skylights not the square roof vents in my trailer. I have been looking at various RV supply sites for shades for my skylights, one is above the shower and the other above the kitchen. Now they both provide plenty of light but they both also provide plenty of heat inside the trailer. They both measure about 291/2 inches by 14 inches from each side of the plastic framing. Since I can't seem to find shades I'm hoping maybe some of you may have suggestions on what I can use to eliminte the excess heat. Summer is fast approaching and the heat in Florida can be overwhelming. Thanks for any ideas you all can provide. Stay safe on the roads and happy camping.

We cut shades out of pretty stiff cardboard and wrapped them in tin foil. Cut them so the would fit snug inside the framed opening.

Mine came with shades. They are attached at each end and you push or pull them to open/close them. They are regular pleated shades that fold as they close. Not sure where to buy them. I can't get a picture till next weekend because it is still in staorage.

Camco makes a shade but it's for the square roof vents. Wide enough but not long enough.

You might consider replacing them with smoked ones. Replacements are around 50 dollars. About what some cover would cost. Or for around 5 bucks a can of spray paint.

Dow 1" thick solid insulation. I painted mine and cut it to the appropriate size so that it fits snug , held in place by pressure. Keeps hot air out and cool air in. If you need to add a little more security , so they don't fall out going 'bumpety-bump' while traveling, just add 3m sticky tabs or velcro tabs.You can also use 2 sheets cut the same size and glued together. I cut a square 12" cutout and used clear plastic heat shrink storm window sheeting to fill the opening . It acts as a window to allow some light in, at the same time, keep the R value to insulate.

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SoundGuy
Explorer
Apr 21, 2017
Reflectix sold in rolls of various widths and lengths at home building supply stores like Home Depot, Lowes, etc, works wonderfully for this application. Cut it to size with scissors and secure in place with Velcro.
bobndot
Explorer II
Apr 21, 2017
Dow 1" thick solid insulation. I painted mine and cut it to the appropriate size so that it fits snug , held in place by pressure. Keeps hot air out and cool air in.
If you need to add a little more security , so they don't fall out going 'bumpety-bump' while traveling, just add 3m sticky tabs or velcro tabs.

You can also use 2 sheets cut the same size and glued together. I cut a square 12" cutout and used clear plastic heat shrink storm window sheeting to fill the opening . It acts as a window to allow some light in, at the same time, keep the R value to insulate.
donn0128
Explorer II
Apr 21, 2017
You might consider replacing them with smoked ones. Replacements are around 50 dollars. About what some cover would cost. Or for around 5 bucks a can of spray paint.
Bears_Den
Explorer
Apr 21, 2017
Camco makes a shade but it's for the square roof vents. Wide enough but not long enough.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
Apr 21, 2017
Mine came with shades. They are attached at each end and you push or pull them to open/close them. They are regular pleated shades that fold as they close. Not sure where to buy them. I can't get a picture till next weekend because it is still in staorage.
troubledwaters
Explorer III
Apr 21, 2017
We cut shades out of pretty stiff cardboard and wrapped them in tin foil. Cut them so the would fit snug inside the framed opening.

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