Best external screen covers ?

[Silver1200]

I would like to purchase an external insulated screen cover for our 2018 Roller Team T-Line 590 motorhome which is on a Fiat Ducato chassis.
As this is our first motorhome we need some help in buying a good quality one.
I've had a look around on the internet but you guys will have a much better idea
where we should buy it.
Many thanks Mike..

 

[Drexxer]

I have owned 2 sets of the genuine paragon silver screens on 2 different vehicles and our current van came with Taylor made, Taylor made not a patch on Paragon so gave them away soon after van purchase

http://www.silverscreens.co.uk/Foldable screens.html

 

[Two on Tour]

I have owned 2 sets of the genuine paragon silver screens on 2 different vehicles and our current van came with Taylor made, Taylor made not a patch on Paragon so gave them away soon after van purchase

http://www.silverscreens.co.uk/Foldable screens.html

We have had and used both genuine Paragon Silver Screens and Taylor made and have found no real difference between them, so I'm interested on what you base your judgement that I'm missing.

 

[Drexxer]

Maybe the Taylor made that came with my van was a poor example, after all I didn't buy it myself, the fit was not as snug as the paragon that I HAD previously purchased

I can only report my findings as can you

 

[Badknee]

We’ve had silver screens for four years and use them full time. Great bit of kit.

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[JeanLuc]

I bought a set of Silverscreens (Paragon) for our A-Class 11 years ago when we bought the van. They were sold discounted as ‘show quality’, i.e. seconds made from the inner crinkly part of the material roll. The chap at Silverscreens said they were identical in performance but needed to stretch out a bit in use. They have been excellent and are still going strong today.

 

[Landy Andy]

Taylor Made on mine.

Very nice fit. Good quality. Cover the bonnet grill, so keep the draft out of heater motor vent. Come with very strong magnets so they stay attached to your bonnet and don’t blow upward. Front section can be removed, or folded down via Velcro to allow for seeing out without full removal. Extra securing clips provided. Adjustable on the door tops, so allow for internally fitted side window blinds.

 

[daveandsan]

I bought Taylormade for our Fiat because I had one of their screen covers on our old Hobby. You just need to state if you have Remis blinds fitted when ordering.

 

[DerryW]

A set of Paragon came with my MoHo when purchased, excellent quality and snug fit. Can't compare to other makes as only experienced Paragon.

 

[Wissel]

I've had a Soplair screen for about 5 years and very happy with it. In the van fulltime now and have the screen on due to being -1 here atm. Still nice and toasty in the van with the heat on low.

They are available from RoadPro

They also sell a version that might make your eyes water, but not tried it so no idea if much of a difference.

I had a silver one before, but can't remember which make. In my opinion the Soplair is far superior. They look nice as well.

EDIT - Not sure if others are the same, but the claim by Soplair that these screens completely irradiate condensation is true.

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[BreweryDave]

I have the Soplair Isoplair French made, as mentioned above.
Expensive but heavy duty, keep van warm or cool as appropriate, and never had any condensation whatsoever. Good quality firm, smooth, and padded material lining and quilted interior. Dont exactly fold up small though!
That’s full time use.

 

[Neilfg]

Used Milenco (cheap, work, poor fit) ,Hinnderman (bulky but excellent), Silverscreens and recently just bought Taylormade. All work fine regards old and condensation.

Our Taylormade are for the new shape Ducato nice and long so cover the vents, the price was good, the fit is very good, easy to put on and hold in place.

 

[Mr Chrysalis]

I researched a lot before buying for our A Class Rapido. We looked at Paragon, Taylor Made and Minster Polar. The Polar Screen was by far the best. It fits perfectly and does not need any external studs to be fitted to the van body like some of the others. It comes with a Privacy Screen, ( a net under the main screen, so you can flap down the main screen and see out without others seeing in.) They are based in Sheffield
http://www.minsterproducts.co.uk/Polar.htm

The things we like about Polar are : it fits by passing a part through the drivers side sliding window and suckers on the inside, and through the cab door on the passenger side, so no awning rails (like Taylor Made does) or rivets to fit on the outside. Also adjustable in length so it can go on top or under the windscreen wipers. The Polar is mid price between the other 2. All are about £300 +/-including Privacy Screen (net) and delivery. These prices are for A class, C class screens are cheaper

 

[Nasher]

Silverscreens & taylormade, both good products.

But, they are extremely bulky and horrible to remove and store, especially when wet

Also as they age, my silverscreen started shredding little bits of silver everywhere

I have a screen cover that is smaller & lighter, whilst it may not offer as much insulation, it works fine and is much eadier to put on, remove & store

The best one I had (for VW T5) packed down so small it would easily slip into the glove compartment - can't find something similar for my Pug

 

[Lenny HB]

In the past had Taylormade & Silver screens, the Taylormade were heavy bulky and absorbed water after a couple of years.
Don't bother now.

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[kenhaus]

Have used Paragon Silver Screens on 2 previous m/hs and found very effective. Useful for wrapping items like tables up in garage when travelling. Always been able to buy used on e bay, (not without some difficulty and frustration). Recently purchased SS on e bay (pbgj001) advertising as ‘seconds’. Assured me would struggle to find a fault, and true enough, can’t find a fault....@£159 is £40 cheaper than direct. (saw a 2nd hand Fiat screen go for £145 inc postage)

 

[DDJC]

Got some good advice on which screen cover to buy, but can I just get a definitive opinion on inside -v- outside? We got an inside screen and we haven't even unpacked it to use yet.

Question is, do I keep it, or ebay it without opening and get an external? If so, why would you suggest that?

Thanks,

 

[Landy Andy]

External for max warmth, max darkness, and zero condensation

Internal for ease of use, and cost.

 

[DDJC]

The magic word! Condensation!

Thanks:

For sale: BNIB. Internal Ducato windscreen cover, never used, etc etc.

 

[DaveandJen]

Got some good advice on which screen cover to buy, but can I just get a definitive opinion on inside -v- outside? We got an inside screen and we haven't even unpacked it to use yet.

Question is, do I keep it, or ebay it without opening and get an external? If so, why would you suggest that?

Thanks,

The external screens normally offer the best heat retention but they can be hard work trying to find a place to store them when they are wet and sometimes sticky after the rain water has fallen off any tree’s above onto them. If you don’t use your van much during the winter months I’d keep the internal screens which help if a quick get-a-way is required.

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[Charlie9038]

Taylor made for us, ours is 5 years old now, still snug and good quality, roll it up and sits in the shower tray when wet to drain off. Only use in winter as my wife hates the lack of views, you can fold it down off the velcro, but if its windy if flips back up, but need in the winter to stop condensation and to keep snug.

 

[rammygb]

I have owned 2 sets of the genuine paragon silver screens on 2 different vehicles and our current van came with Taylor made, Taylor made not a patch on Paragon so gave them away soon after van purchase

http://www.silverscreens.co.uk/Foldable screens.html

Are these the screens with plastic clips to clip on the door ?

 

[Drexxer]

Are these the screens with plastic clips to clip on the door ?

No, they have a sleeve that fits over the top of the door securing them in position, I have since purchased a Taylormade cycle cover and it is the best I have owned by far, not sure what happened with my inherited cover?

 

[rammygb]

The ones I’ve just purchased are ROC Line and have 3 plastic toggles to fit to the doors ?

 

[TerryL]

Whatever you buy make sure they are the long version to cover the bonnet vents and also have a centre panel that folds down, preferably with a mesh grid under it.
Our Taylor made were bought when we bought the van - 13 years ago - and are still going strong. If wet when we're ready to move off I just roll them up and stand them in the shower and dry them out asap. Don't leave them rolled up wet for very long as that's when they start to deteriorate.

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[Viennese]

I have had Taylormade for 13 years and they are still very good. Yes they are unwieldy when travelling but in their bag they fit nicely on a bed. I only take them when we have 2 or 3 nights without moving, otherwise take internal ones which are not a good fit and often pop the suckers off the glass.