elmo916 Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 Hi All, We recently purchased a used Class A Forest River Legacy Motorhome. We live in Phoenix Arizona and it is obviously very hot right now. There is a motorized shade for the windshield in the interior of the coach, however, we obviously need additional protection as it is still very hot inside the coach. I have done some online research for different options and there seems to be an over-whelming choice of options and suggestions based on interior method - like buying "Double Bubble" Foil Insulation or going to your local Lowe's or HD and buying radiant heat barrier insulation, or exterior method such as purchasing EZ Snap sunshades or Magna Shades. Anyone able to provide any feedback on your experience with Windshield Sunshades and what works the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 My current favorite. Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 Exterior shades keep the glass from heating up. Interior shade cannot do that. Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, sandsys said: Exterior shades keep the glass from heating up. Interior shade cannot do that. I agree. The window wasn't even warm with our exterior shade. It stops the heat before coming to the window. Also, that was with a dark brown shade. We went inside other motorhomes before buying ours and with those who had the darker shades we could see out more clearly for a greater distance than with a white or beige shade. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 7 hours ago, sandsys said: Exterior shades keep the glass from heating up. Interior shade cannot do that. That has been my experience as well. With our first class A we used a sun blocker that was much like that suggested by Zuly but we found that while it shades the dash, the head is inside and must then somehow get back outside. They also made it rather dark inside. With the second class A we bought one of the covers that is put on the outside of the windshield. Those reflect the heat and light but you can still see through them. That proved to be much more effective and convenient. The one that we had was white, which was also the main color of the RV and so it looked pretty good as well. Today it seems that most of them are dark colored and they seem to work, but I'd still think that white would be better. The company that we bought ours from doesn't seem to be in business now, but it served us well for more than 10 years. You can also get covers for the side windows, which should help. Here are links to several manufacturers of what I am suggesting. They are all custom fitted. SunGuard ShadePro Magne Shade RV Sun Shade For something that is much less expensive but may not be as effective, the company that is best known for RV covers also sells a pre-made one that may work for under $100. ADCO Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbh Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 Magneshade. Used constantly since 2013. Quote -C&J- CG reviews & more - www.fugawetribe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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