Full jacket or not that is the question ..

[wildebus]

I put ours in the shower if I have to bring it in wet

Last Christmas I gave my external Screen (I find the internal Reimo Cab Blinds does all I need) to a friend who has a Murvi PVC and she finds it makes the van feel very damp (she doesnt have a enclosed shower room, just a curtain on her conversion). Fitted the spare Fiamma Ultrabox (thanks Oppy ) to her van last month and she now puts it in that to avoid it happening

I will say that she told me that using the External Screen did make a major difference to how warm her van stayed compared to her old internal screen, so they certainly have their place . She is an all-year camper whereas I am not, so heat retention is much less important for me (although I do have a fleece I drop down between the cab and living space which is part of the bed makeup).

 

[Sonar]

I was thinking maybe giving it an additional coating of fabseal easy to apply and makes the awning just shrug off water after heavy rain.

May help who knows the quicker the water is off the better.

 

[mistericeman]

We've had Externals both on our self build transit and our motorhome

Both from Taylormade (fab quality and company )

Stops any condensation on the inside of the glass as its completely insulated from the cold ...

Same with heat in the summer ...as again it stops the,heat actually getting to the glass ...

That said we've used them very little in winter of late as it's been so mild ...

 

[nabsim]

Both types will cut down heat in the summer and both will provide privacy. Externals stop condensation all the time as well.

I stopped using any of them a few years ago as I like the windows so I can see out. If its real cold I hang a fleece between hab and cab areas just to stop draught.

There is a curtain divides off the bedroom area to stop the dogs barking at everything

 

[Bouydog]

Wouldn’t be without our external silver screen throughout the winter, toasty last night zero condensation and able to fold the centre panel down during the day.

 

[mistericeman]

Both types will cut down heat in the summer and both will provide privacy. Externals stop condensation all the time as well.

I stopped using any of them a few years ago as I like the windows so I can see out. If its real cold I hang a fleece between hab and cab areas just to stop draught.

There is a curtain divides off the bedroom area to stop the dogs barking at everything

They will ...

BUT externals will stop the cold/heat getting to the window in the first place ...
There are actually times (summer) when internals end up reflecting the sun back to the glass inside and actually increase solar gain .

 

[Sonar]

Thinking now just to stick with an external one .
If another internal one is wanted I will point out this thread to him. The new owner ..

 

[Barge1914]

We got full cover for our A-Class, but found we don’t use very often, and it takes up an inordinate amount of the limited storage space in a 6m van. We don’t bother taking it anymore on our 180 days in EU.
We don’t use it Wildcamping…it inhibits a quick getaway.
It takes a lot more faff than using the window vac.
It’s more useful for a long stay in frozen conditions in winter, but getting it clear of snow and dry enough to store is no fun, so for overnighters we rarely bother.

 

[The laird]

External in the winter every time , keeps heat in and moisture to minimum also have karcher but in the heat they also cool the van esp a class screens but no good for wilding if you need a quick getaway

 

[Rec]

Internal for quick stops especially if wet or windy. If very cold -15 (Pyrenees) we used both. External is much more effective for us at insulation and reducing condensation but more of a faff and sometimes can't be bothered! The Karcher is brilliant and wouldn't be without it.

 

[Crazy Brit]

No condensation with our external “Taylormade” version. It covers top of bonnet as well, elasticated straps hook onto grille, to hold in place.
We have standard fit internal blinds.
So condensation and winter insulation is the reason we use them.

Second for Taylor made, we have internal blinds that keep light out. The external screens do a good job of cutting out condensation. Particularly with a bit of ventilation. We also have the over bonnet bit. Not sure it does a great deal. But it is necessary on a Fiat to turn the air vent to recirc to stop draughts.

 

[gasgas]

I see internal screens allowing condensation on the window as a marvellous dehumidifier, with the collected moisture easily removed with a kercher.

Is a kercher different to a gercher?

 

[mistericeman]

I see internal screens allowing condensation on the window as a marvellous dehumidifier, with the collected moisture easily removed with a kercher.

Unless you are constantly removing it ....a good amount is ending up running down the back of the dashboard ....

I'd prefer it didn't end up down where it can cause issues ...

I doubt a twice daily etc application of a window vac would drop internal humidity levels anyway ....you really would need a dehumidifier or aircon unit to manage that.

 

[jagmanx]

I used an external privacy screen which allowed us to see out but as implied was one way. This wrapped round the windscreen and cab doors and we often had the cab windows open,
At night we would hang a picnic rug behind the cab seats for darkness and warmth.
We had internal silver screens as well but found them a pfaff. The external privacy screen would stay on all day if we were staying for 2 or 3 nights. It worked very well for us !!!

 

[Tezza33]

I turn the heating control to 'recirculating' to stop any draughts from the cab


I had water running down the windows and onto the plywood cover for the Hymer dashboard, it rotted the plywood causing fumes and noise to enter the cab when driving, I have some pictures somewhere of the repair I did so I will post them when I find them, (Wintonian also did the same type of repair on his Hymer)

 

[Tezza33]

I had water running down the windows and onto the plywood cover for the Hymer dashboard, it rotted the plywood causing fumes and noise to enter the cab when driving, I have some pictures somewhere of the repair I did so I will post them when I find them, (Wintonian also did the same type of repair on his Hymer)

Here are the pictures, which show how important it is to keep the area dry. I couldn't see this rot because of the upholstered cover on top. The cover was lifting as we drove along, which should have triggered an alarm, but at first, there was no noise or smell.
All the acoustic soundproofing which was stuck underneath the plywood was replaced with new material

 

[gasgas]

OH!
I can't spell the word (I don't mean the word wasn't allowed, I just couldn't think of a suitable one) I was thinking of when I saw the photos! Bleurrgh might be close.