Covering the windshield and front windows
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Covering the windshield and front windows
It seems to me that I read somewhere that, instead of putting a vinyl covering on the outside of the Born Free, there is a system that sets up inside the cab, that will cover the windows. Does anyone know anything about this? We'd love to buy one. Thanks.
Rick and Linda:
I use a product called HeatShields by CanvasWorks out of Sunnyvale. CA.
I am VERY happy with them. The fit is perfect. They make a shield for the Ford Van front windshield and the side windows for the cab. Their online ordering system doesn't allow for ordering the side window shields at this time, so the best bet is to call them at 1-800-777-6405 and order all three (front, left, & right) over the phone.
http://www.canvasworks.com/main.html
I used to use the ADCO snooze bonnets (exterior vinyl) sold by Campingworld, but the HeatShield is much simpler and quicker to install.
Bill
I use a product called HeatShields by CanvasWorks out of Sunnyvale. CA.
I am VERY happy with them. The fit is perfect. They make a shield for the Ford Van front windshield and the side windows for the cab. Their online ordering system doesn't allow for ordering the side window shields at this time, so the best bet is to call them at 1-800-777-6405 and order all three (front, left, & right) over the phone.
http://www.canvasworks.com/main.html
I used to use the ADCO snooze bonnets (exterior vinyl) sold by Campingworld, but the HeatShield is much simpler and quicker to install.
Bill
Barb & Bill
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
2004 Born Free 22' Built for Two (Sold)
no longer towing a 2008 Smart ForTwo
Escondido, CA
I saw these discussed on this BB and recently ordered a set. They're supposed to be here tomorrow. They'll send them overnight if you need them straight away, seem to be very nice folks to work with. www.easycurtain.net .
2004 26' RB
Rick & Linda, I think you are looking for the EasyCurtain link that Mel posted on 12/3/05. We bought it and are fairly pleased. It works pretty well, but is a little troublesome to put in place on the side windows. The side pieces are held in place by a flap that is fixed by raising the window and velcro to the front piece. It would be easier to do if we didn't have power windows (not that I want to give them up). You do get access to the cab space and they are good at excluding light. I think the cost was about $89. The link is shown below:
http://www.easycurtain.net/
http://www.easycurtain.net/
I haven't had any trouble with the side windows & I have the elec. windows also...but I've used mine each night when I'm RVing & maybe I've just got the set up down pat. Takes me maybe 2 minutes to have it all closed off & I absolutely enjoy the extra cab space having access to my dashboard, etc. The great part (IMO) is if it's raining outside, I don't have to worry about what I'm going to do with the wet outside windshield cover...and I LIKE that....but then, that's why there's so many different products out there...we all of a choice for what works for us...
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Is the Easy Curtain available only in black? If so, doesn't it make the coach seem "closed in" and visually smaller? Originally, we had dark green day/shades and we hated the closed in feeling when the shades were closed. Replacing them with beige shades made the coach seem larger and more pleasant. Of course, that's just a psychological effect, but the sense of not feeling closed in is so much more comfortable for us. Feels more like a home instead of a dark cave.
Barbara & Ken