

| Subject: | Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown! |
| From: | Chris S. |
| Date: | Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:12:49 -0400 |
Here in the southeast where we see trees and shade on occasion,I use jumbo sized Mylar shields when camping and store them thusly in my pop top to help A/C coolness flow forward: http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/79E758C6-04BB-420C-B823-E5A4615E448B_zpsdc3eymn6.jpg Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Jun 11, 2014 o godz. 23:40 Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > I use the common jumbo size reflective mylar springy sheets found in > Wal-Mart on sale in the winter. Around the edge inside they have steel so I > stick them up with strong magnets anywhere for instant shade. Even stick > them on outside the van if the wind is not too strong. > > The trick is to have about 8 of them on hand and make a sling for them > using webbing or bungees up on the ceiling. Folding them up is a bad idea, > leave them stretched flat for maximum life and performance. Have clear > packing tape on hand and repair them immediately on the non-reflective side > in case of damage. They last about 4 years that way and you get great value. > > They also double as picnic table covers, rain-sleet head covers and brain > shields for when the agency is scanning your thoughts. Just saying... > > -- Gnarlie. > > > > >> On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 8:53 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I use a cheap fold up foil-faced cardboard thing....Works for light and >> privacy and some heat retention and blockage from sun heat...Folds up and >> slips behind my trash can...when it wears out I get another. I 'fit' it a >> little (with scissors) so that it tucks behind the inside mirror and the >> sun visors...it actually works pretty good...If it is going to be hot, I >> have to park in the shade, my van being dark brown...or go outside during >> the day and hang in the shade. >>
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