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I am due to take delivery of my first Motorhome next month and so I am busily confusing my self!
I am told by my dealer that I will need a silver screen to reduce cold in winter and heat in summer. Ok, that sounds reasonable but when I start to look into options, I realise that it must be a good fit for the van ( Ducati based Adria) but also there are screens that fit on the outside of the window and those that fit on the inside.
Which is best for fit, insulation and eliminating condensation or do I need to compromise?
Specific recommendations would be appreciated.
 
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External, insulated.... (y)

Polar
Silver screen
Taylormade

These are the 3 manufacturers, all UK, that you need to consider. Avoid cheap one.

:whistle2: Landy Andy beat me to it.. BUT you will get this answer a lot..

You do get them come up for sale second hand when people change their vans. Never bought a brand new one as yet, Ebay, gumtree, preloved, facebook etc plus the classified ads here on FUN.
 
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Hi and welcome to FUN. 👍. Outside is best, we have both, sometimes when it’s hot we use both.
 
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We don’t bother with them.

That said, the front is very cold when it gets chilly outside, we just can’t be bothered with the faff.
 
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Eze said:
I am due to take delivery of my first Motorhome next month and so I am busily confusing my self!
I am told by my dealer that I will need a silver screen to reduce cold in winter and heat in summer. Ok, that sounds reasonable but when I start to look into options, I realise that it must be a good fit for the van ( Ducati based Adria) but also there are screens that fit on the outside of the window and those that fit on the inside.
Which is best for fit, insulation and eliminating condensation or do I need to compromise?
Specific recommendations would be appreciated.
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Hi Eze and welcome to Fun..
As all others have said.. out side .. Work SOOOOO much better
And a bonus tip for you.
During cold weather, when you park up, put the screens on, do not forget to turn you cab heater on the air recirculation position, rather than through, other wise you have a nice big vent straight to the outside world supplying lots of cold air !

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Welcome from Ciren! (y)

Outside is best........no condensation!!!
 
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;bigwelcome: Eze as the guys have said get ones for outside and get he best you can afford if buying new.
 
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We don’t bother with them.

That said, the front is very cold when it gets chilly outside, we just can’t be bothered with the faff.
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It is only a faff it is really heavy rain, Am 5' and i always put our screens on, I do need a folding stool to reach, especially when van is on ramps, Definately worth the time it takes. Just remember to check your windows are shut in the summer, you would know about it in the winter, but we manage a 2 week stay and only realised the drivers window was open when I took them off. We ave 11 yo silverscreens still going strong, but would probably get the ones that cover the vents, if buying now.
 
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I had a set of inside insulation screens for the previous VW camper. After only one use they were consigned to storage in the garage at home. In summer the outside silver screens are needed for external insulation only in the hottest and sunniest weather. Internal cab blinds are very effective and usually that's all we need until the weather gets cold.

w2f
 
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Nothing more than pleasant than folding up a soaked external screen after overnight rain.
 
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68c said:
Nothing more than pleasant than folding up a soaked external screen after overnight rain.
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Apart from drying up condensation off the dashboard and windows.;) Quicker and easier to take the screen covers off and put them in the shower.:Smile:

ps :HelloThere:to the OP

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68c said:
Nothing more than pleasant than folding up a soaked external screen after overnight rain.
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What manufacturer are you referring to?.
Ours are Silver Screen and up to present haven't had a problem with them absorbing water, just
a wipe over with a cloth and ready to store.
 
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raysalaugh said:
What manufacturer are you referring to?.
Ours are Silver Screen and up to present haven't had a problem with them absorbing water, just
a wipe over with a cloth and ready to store.
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Same for our Taylormades. Having said that it's not too easy to wipe them dry when it's still tipping it down!;) Fold up and in the shower or the waterproof bag we've got for them.
 
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We wild camp a lot and have home made internal screens so much beater to just rip down if you nead to move on in a hurry but never had to in all the years we have wild free parked.
But if not wild camping we use external screens good luck whatever way you go enjoy your motor homing experience.
bill
 
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Not sure, no label. They came with our A class van. OK in the dry but do absorb some water, the velcro along the front windscreen drop down window hold water. It is then heavy and being large needs to be laid down to fold it up. Of course that is always the day after the warden has cut the grass so clippings everywhere. Unless it is going to be be very cold we just close the inside curtains then suck up whatever condensation there is with our Karcher vac. We rarely wild camp but never fit external covers if we do. Nice to be able to drive off if feel threatened without going outside. Even on site it is nice to sit and eat breakfast with the curtains open before getting fully dressed and going outside to remove covers.

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Last year I didn't have a silver screen. Just used the Remis blinds for the cab. Winter wasn't horrendously cold. I used the van over the new year period, and a few other times over the cooler months for the odd weekend overnighter. I didn't have a massive condensation problem, to the front screen and side door windows, but then only me as a single occupant. Over summer months again no real problem with overheating, but then it was just the UK, so might be different.

I have now acquired a Minster Polar external screen. Has the slightly extended front that will cover the grilles. Only used once, just before lockdown, and weather wasn't that cold. Van seemed warmer, and heating wasn't working anywhere near as hard. No hint of condensation on the windscreen but side doors had a very slight as the bottom of the covers needed to be secured to the door handle, but I didn't. Despite that there was the flap you could let down, I'm not sure I liked the darker cab during the day when it's a simple task to flip the Remis blinds back. Wet screen was a slight pain, but as a tip from someone, a squeegee type thing, can quickly move a lot of the surface water before you roll it up and stash in the shower whilst travelling.

Whether you need a silver screen is going to depend on when and where you are travelling.
 
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External. We got ours from Minster and they are very good.
Eze.
 
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Many thanks for the warm welcome.
The feedback is really appreciated it has helped me narrow down my requirements.
I have one further question which has arisen from your replies:
Is the mesh referred to on most of the recommended websites a necessity or just something that is useful in particular circumstances?

Thanks to to you all for the helpful responses
 
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