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Snap-on Exterior window mesh covers.
Hello Everyone,
Do any of you use the exterior snap-on mesh window shades? I noticed in some of Tom’s ‘Polson RV’ photo’s that it looked like there were a couple of Prevost’s that had the exterior shades on the front windshield.
We currently use them as we only have a privacy curtain and black-out sunshades (on the inside). We have never had problems from the snaps leaking or anything but climbing up on a ladder even higher than I go now doesn’t sound like fun.
I know the new coach will have the built-in automatic mesh shades inside but I know that some people don’t want the sun coming in at all.
On Edit: I saw Prevost’s somewhere with mesh covers on the windshields….. re-looked at Tom’s photo’s and don’t see them now. I saw them somewhere.
Mark
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I used them extensively on my XL coaches. I have not used them on my XLII because the height to the top snaps over the windshield is just too high for me to be wanting to stand on the ladder. I think the height is even greater on your new H.
Having said that our windshields are solar panels and if the sun is not blocked on the outside the heat load is substantial. When I bought the XLII I had Liberty use a light beige privacy shade rather than the black shade we had on our previous coach. With the shade on the inside of the coach the black shade literally dumped a lot of heat into the coach when the sun was shining on the front of the coach. The improvement due to using the light color on the shade is significant.
Jon
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Mark.
There is a company that makes the exterior shades and they are installed with magnets.. magnets are installed on the inside of windshield and on the shade as well… they have a long wand that slides into a little pocket to hold it up to the windshied for easy attachment… looks like an easy install just one magnet in each corner and they are very snug and look great… comes in a huge variety of designs too… custom made !!
Cheers, Diane -
Magna Shade
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Mark,
I couldn’t get a hyper link to post on here so I emailed it to you.
For everyone elses interest it is:well, I see it’s working now but didn’t 15 mins ago.
I wonder if a bunch got together on this if we could get a discount?
Anyone??Cheers, Diane
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Mark,
Your Liberty will come with them, it should. I always use them if staying for a few days, especially in hot conditions. They’re a pain to put up, but only takes a few minutes with a ladder. You can see out in the day time, but no one can see in, a definite must have for Jon because he runs his part of PC in his underwear. Ya, I know, getting that image out of your head will be a problem…
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The folks that own this coach are fellow dog show people. We are considering getting a picture of one of our dogs done up on a shade.
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That was harsh. True, but harsh.
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Mark I would ask Liberty about the shades and upgrade to the magneshade ….. the H is dangerously tall to go up a ladder and then “snap on a shade” … NOT my idea of fun !!
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Diane,
Thank you for the link for the Magne shade…. interesting product. I have the tire covers already that cover the whole tire including the center. Our current tires are 295’s so our tire covers may not fit the new coach with 315’s and 365’s (not really sure).
The Magne shade sure is another option besides the snap-on.
Tom, I know there are some things in life we can’t unsee…… that’s why they make bourbon whisky.
Mark
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Help me. Is there any proof or advice from tire manufacturers that proves tire covers actually do anything other than make Camping World richer?
Not picking on you MM, but I have never seen tire covers on anything other than RVs and cannot figure out their benefit, kind of like using nitrogen, or covering the mirrors, or whatever. If anyone wants their tires to last long(er) drive a lot because that releases the compounds that minimize sidewall cracking, and when the bus is not used keep the weight off them by supporting the chassis and dumping suspension system air.
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We recommend getting the mesh sunshades made using lighter colored mesh other than black. Vendors will push for using black, claiming clearer visibility looking out. We use tan (comes in other colors) It’s not that difficult to see out from within, it’s just as difficult during day for others to see in for privacy as black. Lighter colors keeps surfaces underneath cooler whether glass or painted surfaces and gives a brighter lighter tone inside. Settle for nothing less than lighter color mesh material, it will keep you cooler than black. Those travelling in the Palm Springs area can call Exotic bus wash. One of their relatives has a mobile sunscreen on site service. Very happy with product. Out last coach, 2000 Marathon H3-45 (which is up for sale again at Steve Bennett’s, Ca Coach Co), not by us , has tan mesh sunscreens for front windshield, side window over door and driver, as well as trapezoids. So much glass surface covered where windows are blacked out to hide components also aids electronic items in keeping cooler but limiting suns rays heating up outside surfaces which in turn warms up things inside
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Jon,
I only use my tire covers if I’m going to stay in a place for a while. For instance, while in TN, I have the tires covered because the coach is in the sun for about 8 weeks. I generally never use them when traveling.
We are getting ready to go to Asheville next week for a week and I will not put the tire covers on. I know that using the tires is the best procedure to keep the emollients mixed through the rubber.
My cars are usually never stored in the sun so no issues with the tires in that regard.
Safe travels,
Mark
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We have the sunshades attached with snaps, the way the Lord intended them to be. They cover both the windshield and both the door and driver’s window, and significantly cut heat (think Indio or Death Valley), and fit perfectly. The new easier shades with magnets are cheating; real men use their ladder and spend a respectable half hour or more, in the heat, but that includes dragging out the folding ladder and putting it back, and with only an indeterminate risk of a potential trip to the ER, which should only ever occur if the wife, child, or guest opens the door while one is putting the shade on the entry door.
Wimps.
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I’m with you Ken, woosies…
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MM,
You didn’t address my question regarding the data proving the benefits of tire covers.
I freely admit to a prejudice here because I associate them with folks who own their first motor home and when they get set up it looks like a rolling Camping World ad. The awings with the lanterns, the tire and mirror covers, the 10 X 12 patio mat, the little sign on the front that tells us it is the Smiths from Podunk, etc.
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