Oct-02-2020 09:55 PM
Oct-07-2020 06:06 PM
dieseltruckdriver wrote:
I use a piece of corrugated cardboard for the large window in our bedroom. With the tinted windows, I didn't even need to paint it.
Now for the overhead skylight, who the H E double hockey sticks thought it was a good idea to put a skylight in the bedroom? This is in addition too the Fantastic Vent that also lets light in. I painted the outside of the skylight black, then painted over the black with white Flex Seal paint, or whatever it is called. It is the thicker stuff in a spray can. That light is completely blocked now, allowing us to sleep past 4:30 am in June, and without the heat build up when we are boondocking/dry camping.
Oct-06-2020 09:59 AM
Now for the overhead skylight, who the H E double hockey sticks thought it was a good idea to put a skylight in the bedroom?
Oct-06-2020 07:41 AM
Oct-05-2020 08:22 PM
Oct-05-2020 07:33 PM
IAMICHABOD wrote:
I have used it for more than 6 years in the window of the overhead bunk,to keep the heat down and keep from sun bleaching the curtains,it faces east when stored here at home.
There has not been any downside to this or any problems. I also use it in the rear and side windows while stored here at home and also camping when needed.
The nice thing I like about it over the solid,which I tried,if you want to see out all you have to do is take it down and roll it up for easy storage. Not so on the solid boards,always a storage problem,I found it was a real pain.
Oct-05-2020 07:30 PM
Oct-05-2020 02:00 PM
Oct-04-2020 11:05 PM
carringb wrote:
I used to use reflectix to keep the trailer cool when boon-docking in the high dessert. I came back to the trailer one time, and the sealant on the bedroom, which didn't get any shade that day, was melting. Luckily I only lost some trim, and as soon as I removed the reflectix, the sealant started to set back up before the glass fell out.
So... I still use it all winter, but I'm selective in the summer. I won't use in anymore in very hot weather if the window will be in direct sun all day.
White vinyl on the outside would probably lower the temps enough so it won't be a problem. A window would be small enough to cover with sign-vinyl, which is much cheaper than automotive-vinyl, and you might be able to pick up some remnants for very cheap at a sign shop.
Oct-04-2020 07:49 AM
Oct-03-2020 01:32 PM
IAMICHABOD wrote:
I have used it for more than 6 years in the window of the overhead bunk,to keep the heat down and keep from sun bleaching the curtains,it faces east when stored here at home.
There has not been any downside to this or any problems. I also use it in the rear and side windows while stored here at home and also camping when needed.
The nice thing I like about it over the solid,which I tried,if you want to see out all you have to do is take it down and roll it up for easy storage. Not so on the solid boards,always a storage problem,I found it was a real pain.
Oct-03-2020 01:02 PM
Oct-03-2020 12:38 PM
If not Reflectix, what else would work that would look decent from the outside, and block incoming heat effectively?
Oct-03-2020 12:33 PM
wopachop wrote:
To my understanding the excessive heat is not good for everything that seals the window. I have foam board in my windows. Put the foil to the outside. Posted it here and several old school fellas said to flip it around. Dont put the foil to the outside. I listened to them, but i didnt follow the advice. So maybe i listened to Hendrix, but did i hear him? (white men cant jump joke)
Oct-03-2020 12:32 PM
Flyfisherman128 wrote:Why any builder thinks you need 2 huge windows by a bed
Its so when your arm hits the blinds in the middle of the night, your wife knows it