Auds Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Hi New to motorhoming so would appreciate advice about the best external windscreen cover which can be left on van during winter months when not in use. Have seen those by Silver Screens, Taylormade etc which offer insulation and protection from sun but couldn’t work out if they can be left on the vehicle when not being used. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy mccord Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Yes they can be left on when not in use, but I dont see the point really as their aim in life is to keep the screen warm when you are using it to avoid condensation forming on the inside. What are you protecting it from in winter? Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 We motorhomed for over 50 years and never once felt the need to faff about with silver screens or windscreen covers, summer or winter. As I see it unless you are sited for a long time and using the van in very cold conditions there really is no real need for losing the view or the light that they block when in use or for finding the storage space when out of use. Why use them when the van is not in use, there is no heat to trap inside and you would deprive the van interior of any sunlight that might warm it a little. You can't fault their marketing though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec176 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I've got a Taylormade cover that I use mainly during winter months both at home and when away. At home during winter I keep the van plugged in and heating on to keep van warm and ready for use and find having the cover on really helps. Also when away in the van during winter months I find the cover again helps to keep the van warmer than without it. You can always drop the front panel to let the light in or let you look at the view. I would recommend one but which is again down to preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirou Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 No point using one when not in use but essential at temperatures around and below freezing. Although there's still going to be plenty of condensation even if you use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmorris Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 We have exterior silverscreens and we find them very useful. http://www.silverscreens.co.uk/ They complete eliminate condensation build up at night, act great black outs and help keep the van nice a toasty in cold weather. However, personally, I can't see the point in putting them on when the van is in storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAJay Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 michaelmorris - 2018-09-14 1:12 PM We have exterior silverscreens and we find them very useful. http://www.silverscreens.co.uk/ They complete eliminate condensation build up at night, act great black outs and help keep the van nice a toasty in cold weather. However, personally, I can't see the point in putting them on when the van is in storage. Totally agree ! Worth the cost IMO, but not necessary when stored PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Not strictly relevant to the question, but the French company Soplair now markets an external windscreen-cover with a ‘see through’ capability. It’s advertised here https://www.narbonneaccessoires.fr/nos-accessoires/ouvertures-isolation/protection-isotherme/exterieure/volet-exterieur-visioplair-720619-soplair.html https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=https://soplair.com/isolation_campingcar/140-protection-solaire-exterieure-visioplair.html&prev=search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmorris Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 PAJay - 2018-09-14 7:58 PM michaelmorris - 2018-09-14 1:12 PM We have exterior silverscreens and we find them very useful. http://www.silverscreens.co.uk/ They complete eliminate condensation build up at night, act great black outs and help keep the van nice a toasty in cold weather. However, personally, I can't see the point in putting them on when the van is in storage. Totally agree ! Worth the cost IMO, but not necessary when stored PJay Whilst they are very good, the full retail price of £150 or greater is pretty steep for what you get. We bought ours £60 secondhand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I have a Soplair “Thermocover” windscreen cover obtained from RoadPro https://www.roadpro.co.uk/brandlist/soplair-brand/03f04-thermocover-windscreen-covers This is currently priced at £175, but I paid £25 as I had a RoadPro voucher for the rest of the money. I wasn’t sure how often I would use the cover (very seldom as it turns out) but I couldn’t think of anything better to use the voucher for. There are cheap covers available new (example here) https://tinyurl.com/y9az5q7x but it would be naive to expect super-duper quality and exceptional insulation at that price. As Michael says, if a good condition good-quality secondhand cover can be found at a reasonable price, that option would be worth exploring. When I have bothered to fit the cover I’ve found it very effective at stopping condensation forming on the inside of the cab window glass, but I don’t motorcaravan in very cold conditions when the cover would really come into its own. When condensation does form on the cab windows I don’t find it too irksome to remove it using a chamois leather and, if there’s a lot of condensation, I have a ‘window vac’ appliance that can be used initially to remove most of the condensation. These covers are bulky and I’d rather avoid wrestling with the thing putting it on and taking it off if I can. During November through March, when my motorhome will be unused and parked outside, I neither heat the vehicle’s interior nor fit the windscreen cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelmorris Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Someone is selling a set of set in the accessories section https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/for-sale/accessories/silver-screen-insulated-cab-screen/980089 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 michaelmorris - 2018-09-17 5:29 PM Someone is selling a set of set in the accessories section https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/motorhomes/for-sale/accessories/silver-screen-insulated-cab-screen/980089 All very well but 'Auds' never posted what MH they have, and for that matter haven't logged on to the forum since posting so we may never know if they'd fit or not? Auds, are you out there??? Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Using some Taylormade silver screens for "permanent " storage on the screen and side windows for over eight years. Now have a second set for use on site as the original versions look rather unsightly, but seem to have a few years life left. Must keep standards ! Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Use at least a eight layer screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trail66 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 If your motorhome base is a Fiat Ducato then the cover we bought made by Fiamma works very well and is easy to fit and does not move in windy conditions. It is called a "Coverglas XL Fiat Ducato Windscreen Cover". The cover is white and keeps the motorhome cool in the summer. It is not insulated. The main benefit of the cover and the reason we bought it, is the design completely removes all the Fiat Ducato windscreen leakage issues including windscreen scuttle trim panel leaks and water ingress via bonnet air intake grill which effects all Fiat Ducato's pre late 2014/15 models. Models after 2014 had modified windscreen scuttle trim panels fitted. The cover is well made, fits in seconds and is extremely weather proof. We have used one for 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 PAJay - 2018-09-14 7:58 PM michaelmorris - 2018-09-14 1:12 PM We have exterior silverscreens and we find them very useful. http://www.silverscreens.co.uk/ They complete eliminate condensation build up at night, act great black outs and help keep the van nice a toasty in cold weather. However, personally, I can't see the point in putting them on when the van is in storage. Totally agree ! Worth the cost IMO, but not necessary when stored PJay Agree too, work very well, but using them just as a winter cover is a waste, they will deteriorate very quickly and mould will form underneath them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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