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dvitale300
Explorer
Jun 04, 2015

Question about window film / tinting

Hi,

I have a couple of windows in my TT that do not have any kind of shades, etc. The first is the window on the front door, the second being the window next to the bunk beds in the back of the trailer - the emergency exit. Both windows are kind of frosted / non see-through in nature. The problem is they let too much light in at night and too much heat in during the afternoons. Is there anything out there for RV's to apply / use to block out the light or heat? Or should I just look at some kind of window tinting / film to do the job?

Thought I should ask as there are a lot of smart do-it-yourselfers on the forum.

Thanks!
  • dvitale300's avatar
    dvitale300
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2015
    Chandalen wrote:
    I had a window that broke and i replaced it with plexiglass. I added the darkest tint film Lowes had to the inside of the plexi glass. Turned out to be the exact color tint the rest of the camper already had.

    I also used the same tint on the shower skylight (right next to the main bed) and to a bathroom window that was not tinted or frosted. All on the inside, and no issues.


    How did you lay window tint on the curved bubble skylight? Just curious.
  • Chandalen's avatar
    Chandalen
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2015
    I had a window that broke and i replaced it with plexiglass. I added the darkest tint film Lowes had to the inside of the plexi glass. Turned out to be the exact color tint the rest of the camper already had.

    I also used the same tint on the shower skylight (right next to the main bed) and to a bathroom window that was not tinted or frosted. All on the inside, and no issues.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2015
    There was some issue awhile back about tinting dual pane windows. The tinging had to be on the outside. When put on the inside the heat build up in the window was too much.
  • OFDPOS's avatar
    OFDPOS
    Explorer
    Jun 05, 2015
    If your going the tint route buy 3M it doesn't scratch as easy !
  • spoon059's avatar
    spoon059
    Explorer II
    Jun 05, 2015
    I bought a roll of Reflectix from Lowes. I cut the pieces to fit the necessary windows. They block light AND reflect heat.
  • TakingThe5th's avatar
    TakingThe5th
    Explorer
    Jun 04, 2015
    I've used window film that I found at Lowes. They had quite an assortment depending on your need. Installation was moderately difficult but the results were good. Had to be careful when washing the windows tho, or the film would be scratched.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Jun 04, 2015
    For our Southwind, I cut a piece of the silver bubble foil insulation to fit the south facing Windows (while being stored at home)
    I punched small holes in the upper corners of the foil and hung it on suction cups with hooks attached. You can get them at any craft or hardware store.
    It cuts down on the heat buildup and UV damage.
    The foil can be rolled up and easily stored. Leave the suction cups on the Windows.
    It works for me.

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