Silver screen advice please!

Oldgustaf

Oldgustaf

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We're still very new to this and have had one short trip away when it was quite cold - so we had condensation aplenty on the windscreen in the morning. We've booked to be away in Oxfordshire for Christmas, so I'm now thinking that we need insulated silver screens for the MH. Having read about cold draughts, I think we want the ones that cover the vents. Are there any preferred makes or designs? We're a 2011 Ducato coachbuilt. Many thanks!
 
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Karcher window vac. If you cook inside or breathe you will get condensation, such is life, karcher it up and start again!
 
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JohnJan said:
Karcher window vac. If you cook inside or breathe you will get condensation, such is life, karcher it up and start again!
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Yes, thinking about that too but does it reach right down to the dash?
 
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Inside ones are dry in the morning outside ones could be wet from frost or snow if you are talking about the outside heater vents then make your own and put them in the shower tray to dry
 
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Oldgustaf said:
We're still very new to this and have had one short trip away when it was quite cold - so we had condensation aplenty on the windscreen in the morning. We've booked to be away in Oxfordshire for Christmas, so I'm now thinking that we need insulated silver screens for the MH. Having read about cold draughts, I think we want the ones that cover the vents. Are there any preferred makes or designs? We're a 2011 Ducato coachbuilt. Many thanks!
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We had a 2011 Fiat Ducato and used Silver Screens, never had any problems with condensation. We have sold our Motorhome so I was about to list this in the Classified
pm me if your interested

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We bought an external silver one in France, the first winter we drove through freezing France to Spain. We were amazed how effective it was. Firstly, it acted as good insulation against heat going through the windscreen. Secondly, there was almost no condensation on the windscreen where before we had to mop up each morning.
The third benefit is that we put it up in summer and it keeps the van cool and you can peel the cover half way down, when in place allowing you to look out.
One of our better buy accessories!
 
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Swear by our silver screens ... only time we’ve had condensation was when we thought we’d chance it without them ... used February in north east Scotland and northern France in October ..
 
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Zoppydog said:
We had a 2011 Fiat Ducato and used Silver Screens, never had any problems with condensation. We have sold our Motorhome so I was about to list this in the Classified
pm me if your interested
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Thanks but I think we probably want a set that cover the air vents. What make are yours?
 
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Grianan said:
Swear by our silver screens ... only time we’ve had condensation was when we thought we’d chance it without them ... used February in north east Scotland and northern France in October ..
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Make?

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Oldgustaf said:
Thanks but I think we probably want a set that cover the air vents. What make are yours?
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You can easily add a strip of material at the bottom to cover the vents, that part doesn't need to be thick insulation as it's just there to stop any possible draughts coming in.
 
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Popular choices starting with the original http://www.silverscreens.co.uk/ - you have to call to order & one of the most expensive (around £180?) but great reputation & normally swift delivery. Sometimes they list "seconds" on eBay at a cheaper price & reported to have no visible faults. They do long ones as well as standard length & optional extra mesh front panel & full mesh.
https://rainbowscreens.co.uk/ - look a bit gimmicky with their trademark eyes versions but they do plain silver screens too but again expensive & not sure if long version is a standard option.
https://taylormade-covers.co.uk/ - almost as popular as the first option but quite a bit cheaper - availability can be limited & delivery can be several weeks at times. Long length & front mesh are options. On motorhoming groups on Facebook long delays for orders are being reported at present.
http://www.minsterproducts.co.uk/Polar.htm - well priced & £10 cheaper again at Shows. Long length, front mesh & full mesh available. We have their full mesh screen covers for summer & so far they are very good & great value - our only concern is how durable they will be.
Other makes like Soplair, Hindermann etc are available but limited feedback on these.
Look out for secondhand versions on here or place a wanted ad in the Classifieds https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/forums/general-classifieds.299/ & you might be lucky.

Internal universal silver screens are handy if no Remis front blinds & you are staying somewhere that you might want to leave without going outside if wild camping or on some aires but not as good insulation wise as the external ones.
 
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If you have standard length screen covers & want to cover the vents - think there is a Funster who used to make & sell magnetic vent covers - will do a search but maybe someone can advise?
 
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An external silver screen works well in both winter and summer with no condensation.
But would not recommend using in very strong winds as however you secure them they flap and bang against window.

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Ours are the silverscreens ones that Wombles has given you the link for.
we have the standard length as easy to store in our PVC and are happy with our choice.
but others prefer long ones to cover the vents.
 
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Grianan said:
Ours are the silverscreens ones that Wombles has given you the link for.
we have the standard length as easy to store in our PVC and are happy with our choice.
but others prefer long ones to cover the vents.
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We had the long ones for our previous camper and whilst good it's surprising just how much bulkier they are with the extra length for the vents.
 
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Taylor made long ones for me. Fantastic difference using them.

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Wombles said:
If you have standard length screen covers & want to cover the vents - think there is a Funster who used to make & sell magnetic vent covers - will do a search but maybe someone can advise?
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I'm the guy who makes and sells the bonnet covers. I'll post an add on classifieds. I'm still selling them for charity.
 
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Paragon Silver screens= No Condensation on the inside of the screen.Perfect fit.Top-quality.
 
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We have Hindermann Mat Lux; bought in Germany last autumn but are available from uk. Thick insulated external covers, cool in summer, warm in winter and no condensation. Light weight and fold away easily. Easy to fit and remove. Unbelievable transformation to the inside temperature and condensation, especially in colder weather or climates. They don’t flap in the wind due to elastic tie down straps. Has drop down panel with privacy mesh on windscreen for opening in daytime. Cover air vents and no drafts. Can be extended to cover down to bumper if going really cold. Also been brilliant for keeping us cool whilst we’re in Spain!
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Go for the external silver screens, you may still get some condensation but that will depend on steam from cooking & ventilation!
 
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Ed 57 said:
An external silver screen works well in both winter and summer with no condensation.
But would not recommend using in very strong winds as however you secure them they flap and bang against window.
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I have had my Taylormade ones for over 7 years, they are extra long and cover the vents, and don't result in any condensation. They also gave me some straps to hold the screen bottom down in high winds and these are effective. You can see the straps on the 3rd pic on this link. I have been very pleased with them, but as another person has commented the one drawback is having to load them in the van when they are wet. It's possible, just not very easy. According to another post the company is having supply problems at present due to demand and personal injuries so if you want them phone quickly..
 
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I bought ones from Silverscreens and then found out from a post on here that the company have an e bay site and sell unused returns for £50 less.........just my luck that :cry:
 
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In cold weather, the external Silverscreen keeps us snug and prevents condensation. Foldng it up wet means remembering to dry it out later. No biggie.

In warm weather we don't bother with the external screen except if the van sits in the full hot sun all day. The van will heat up anyway, so I'm not sure that there is much advantage over just the Remis cab blinds. Opening the back and side doors provides a 100% fresh air change and restores living comfort in just a few seconds. Yay for PVCs.

Haven't had any noticeable draughts in our PVC even in stormy weather.
 
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