Internal insulated blinds and Remis screens

[andysam]

Hi All,.

I'm a big fan of external insulated screens, usually no wiping the windscreen in the morning but I admit that putting them away wet and/or when raining is not fun.

We recently spent 2 weeks away on the NC500 and it was red hot when we left the south and left behind the external blinds. Needless to say the night temps were in single figures and event with vents and windows open the screen suffered with heavy condensation in the mornings which simply does not clear by itself requiring wiping down. The long haired general has decided that we ought to try internal blinds in combination with the remis screens. I know that not all condensation will be eliminated.

My question is, can the internal blinds be used with the remis as some of them seem to have large overlaps, which I'm thinking may prevent the remis working properly. Anyone using this combination?

 

[PaulC70]

Don't use the combo I have to admit but tend to wipe down the external ones if wet the next day before rolling up and putting in the shower for storage, easy peasy.

I use this to wipe it down, I thought the squeegee would be handy but never bothered as it comes with 2 slip on microfibre heads, it's telescopic so no problems reaching the whole thing and basically drying the rain off it, squeeze out the rain and repeat. Usually it's dry, squeeze, dry, squeeze and you're done. Best £7 I every spent! Plus the handle doubles as a handy fixed bed prop up when I get out the big table or swap over the empty for full toilet cassette in the under bed storage. Oh they're a tenner now.

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[andysam]

Cheers mate, I'm good with the external blinds...I've been using them for 20 years now. The missus is driving this one.

 

[rb62]

The insulated screens need to be in contact with the glass to totally prevent condensation which is impossible with internal blinds,stick with external

 

[Guigsy]

We just use internal blinds. 2 minutes wiping the condensation off the glass with a microfibre cloth and wringing it out through the side window is a lot less faff than going out in the rain and the midges to fold up soggy externals.

If we ever go touring when it's below freezing without a hookup, I'll get an external screen. Until then, internals will do.

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[rosalan]

Using internal blinds looks good but a bit pointless. On a cold day, the cold is already in the van, on a hot day the heat is already inside the van, followed by condensation in the morning.

 

[Guigsy]

Using internal blinds looks good but a bit pointless. On a cold day, the cold is already in the van, on a hot day the heat is already inside the van, followed by condensation in the morning.

While they aren't as effective as an external, they do still work pretty well. Cold air does get at least partially trapped between the blind and the screen, providing a layer of insulation. And they are fairly reflective, so keep a lot of rays out and reflect some heat back in.

 

[PaulC70]

We just use internal blinds. 2 minutes wiping the condensation off the glass with a microfibre cloth and wringing it out through the side window is a lot less faff than going out in the rain and the midges to fold up soggy externals.

If we ever go touring when it's below freezing without a hookup, I'll get an external screen. Until then, internals will do.

Funny, in 2 years of having external screens only once was it still raining and never with midges.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

We have some internal insulated screens ,the type with suckers on. They were some we used on a little Hymer we once had. The front screen fits nicely behind the remis blinds and the side ones fit over the gap between the door and door frame ,over the side blinds, adding a nice layer of insulation to the cab windows.
No condensation is the plus.

 

[andysam]

Funny, in 2 years of having external screens only once was it still raining and never with midges.

It'll come mate. We use our van a lot and all year off grid. Scotland still had midges up and about last week and I am not always putting wet screens away, but it's by no means uncommon. I'm actually thinking of making some internals up for the coach windows for the colder weather this year.

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[PaulC70]

Funny, in 2 years of having external screens only once was it still raining and never with midges.

It'll come mate. We use our van a lot and all year off grid. Scotland still had midges up and about last week and I am not always putting wet screens away, but it's by no means uncommon. I'm actually thinking of making some internals up for the coach windows for the colder weather this year.

yep, we use ours all year too, and off grid too, in fact thats our preference. Statement still stands, I'll happily use external windscreen cover and normal coach window pull downs and crank up the heating. Wouldn't change it for a thing.

 

[Otter Spotter]

We, at different times of the year use internal remis screens for privac, and or external Polar screens for warm. Neither really stop condensation so when that occurs, a quick whip round with the Karcher vac works wonders.
Because we have Single glazed auto glass on side windows I have made my own insulated slot in screens to fit between window glass and remis blinds, which are used when outside temp goes below around 7 degrees, these are great for keeping heat in and convected drafts at bay.

 

[CWH]

I also wonder about the combination as I'm currently considering having remis blinds retro-fitted. I'm not keen on fixing stuff when it ain't broke, though; and a bit wary, as inside the cab windows does ice up in winter (I won't be using externals).

 

[Gerry77]

I have just bought some of the internal insulated screen covers to fit between glass and Remis blinds. I found that the gap was fine except for the centre strut between fixed light and opening window so I cut the insulated cover into two pieces shaped to fit. I sealed the cut edge with that well known cure all silver Gaffer tape ! Yet to test uvalue/ condensation.

 

[coopc]

We only have external covers but often do not bother using if only 1 or 2 night stops
Our van has a pair of curtains each side which we pull across round the captain seats
Designed for privacy but it works well when temperatures are not to high or to low and saves the blind hassle
Even with low temps we have the Truma for heating

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[Otter Spotter]

I also wonder about the combination as I'm currently considering having remis blinds retro-fitted. I'm not keen on fixing stuff when it ain't broke, though; and a bit wary, as inside the cab windows does ice up in winter (I won't be using externals).

The Paper Remis blind will not insulate against iceing, the foil and fly screen ones may, an oil fired radiator would help overnight.

 

[CWH]

The Paper Remis blind will not insulate against iceing, the foil and fly screen ones may, an oil fired radiator would help overnight.

yeah I was wondering whether the paper blinds would suffer from the cold/ damp if I used them to hold up the internal silver screens.
My van has heating but I choose not to use it. I know Result of years of a backpacking tent I suppose.

Mostly I'd be using the remis for what passes as summer, but wondered about the combination.
Also wondering whether or not to risk a retro-fit!

 

[Otter Spotter]

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yeah I was wondering whether the paper blinds would suffer from the cold/ damp if I used them to hold up the internal silver screens.
My van has heating but I choose not to use it. I know Result of years of a backpacking tent I suppose.

paper does have a sort of coating but they are easily pushed out of shape so not sure if they are strong enough to hold internal silver screens.
Personally I think the paper screens are purely for privacy.

 

[Tim P]

Hi I have the 2021 FIAT/ PEUGEOT/CITROEN cab with the front sunroof/ rooflight. I also have the Taylor made 3 part external silver screens to suit. We made a small mod to the centre screen with some velcro patches and a small mod to the inside of the cab (again velcro patches). So now when it is pissisting with rain we hang the centre part of the external screen, internally behind the front seats with velcro to the back edge of the roof light and to the top of the side pillars. Works for me.

 

[RV72 SAM 🏴]

External screen for me by Polar in Telford Shrops, as long as they a perfect tight fit they do their intended job ! Along with the internal remis blinds you can't go wrong really !
Although in the morn is very damp, so if you need get off quickly we always remove our's night before when it's dry from sun all day. Same with wind out canopy and chair's, as hate putting stuff away damp, nothing worse is there

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[Loftyjeff]

Don't use the combo I have to admit but tend to wipe down the external ones if wet the next day before rolling up and putting in the shower for storage, easy peasy.

I use this to wipe it down, I thought the squeegee would be handy but never bothered as it comes with 2 slip on microfibre heads, it's telescopic so no problems reaching the whole thing and basically drying the rain off it, squeeze out the rain and repeat. Usually it's dry, squeeze, dry, squeeze and you're done. Best £7 I every spent! Plus the handle doubles as a handy fixed bed prop up when I get out the big table or swap over the empty for full toilet cassette in the under bed storage. Oh they're a tenner now.

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