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Internal windscreen/side screens covers or blinds

royalv2

royalv2

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T6 Beach 150
Morning folks. As the sunlight streams through my standard VW curtains (for the windscreen and front side windows), I’m thinking what alternative options are there? I’d like to keep them internal, as ‘lightproof’ as possible, and stow away easily/pack down small. Not so concerned about insulation. Grateful for your experience.
 
We have always used these Reimo Isoflex internal screens covers which are simple to fit, easily stored and excellent light, sound and heat protection. Yes I know CMC are out of stock at present but there must be others who stock these.
I find that when these are fitted and I am sitting in a rotated front seat the feeling of 'cosiness' improves considerably, no doubt due to the heat and sound insulation. We've used them on every T5 & T6 that we have ever had plus T4s before.
 
Each solution has its merits,

internal silver screens (I have) have been great, used on T5, 5.1 & T6, simply bung them up, crack the side windows to create some air flow and prevent condensation (wind deflectors to drivers and passengers windows ) black out is pretty good but not perfect, (good enough) they reflect sunlight really well and keep the van really cool.
pack up small / flat and stay dry what ever Mother Nature throws at you.

can be folded back behind the door lock pop up button so you (others can see the alarm is on )

externals are truly black out if fitted correctly, more bulky and a pain if it rains and they can be wet when packing up and need to be dried to prevent potential mildew.
can cause additional noise in high winds, some have reported rubbing of the paint work (DYOR)
they reportedly Prevent potential condensation via insulating effect from out side.(although the occupants still breath out a couple of litres of water each, so still need to crack a window potentially) Cooling effect should be very good as insulating effect will be high.

externals can have funky designs such as eyes etc

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Thanks for the tips. Which brand of internal screens is that in use in your photo?
 
If I’m honest I cannot remember it was 12+ years ago that I got them.

they attach via suckers and are multi layer, grey material inside , reflective outside , quilted stitching, sewn tape edges.

I will have a look to see if they have labels .

these look similar, there are loads available

leisurelines.net

INTERNAL CAB THERMAL SCREEN VW T5 10-03 ON & T6

INSULATED CAB WINDOW - THERMAL SCREENS TM With the renowned quality and customer confidence in the C A K range of products we developed a range of
leisurelines.net leisurelines.net
 
rod_vw said:
Those look very similar if not the same as the Reimo ones that I described above.
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The stitching /quilting on the reimo one looks different, but essentially there are lots out there, the amount of layers will play a part in how insulating they are.
 
For light-proofing, the Project Camper thermal blinds also work well. They come in different colours and patterns, and the outside can be all black for a more discrete/stealthy look. They do not pack down particularly small (compared to the factory blinds for the driver and passenger windows). Many people store them flat on the bed, I store them rolled up behind the bench seat.

This is a recent thread on them:
vwcaliforniaclub.com

Project Camper DE. Internal Thermal Blinds.

These arrived today beautifully finished and great quality, also magnetic edges, folds and rolls for storage. Comes in a variety of colours and patterns. Not cheap 135 euro. But IMO worth it. They provide for both California & GC.
vwcaliforniaclub.com vwcaliforniaclub.com
 
royalv2 said:
Morning folks. As the sunlight streams through my standard VW curtains (for the windscreen and front side windows), I’m thinking what alternative options are there? I’d like to keep them internal, as ‘lightproof’ as possible, and stow away easily/pack down small. Not so concerned about insulation. Grateful for your experience.
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I got a map towel (Brecon beacon) sewn onto my internal Cali curtain as i wanted to brighten up the boring grey one. Does block the light better and still folds up small
 
Kingfisher said:
For light-proofing, the Project Camper thermal blinds also work well. They come in different colours and patterns, and the outside can be all black for a more discrete/stealthy look. They do not pack down particularly small (compared to the factory blinds for the driver and passenger windows). Many people store them flat on the bed, I store them rolled up behind the bench seat.

This is a recent thread on them:
vwcaliforniaclub.com

Project Camper DE. Internal Thermal Blinds.

These arrived today beautifully finished and great quality, also magnetic edges, folds and rolls for storage. Comes in a variety of colours and patterns. Not cheap 135 euro. But IMO worth it. They provide for both California & GC.
vwcaliforniaclub.com vwcaliforniaclub.com
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They look impressive!
 
4x4 joker said:
I got a map towel (Brecon beacon) sewn onto my internal Cali curtain as i wanted to brighten up the boring grey one. Does block the light better and still folds up small
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You’ve got me thinking, I wonder if a silver (foil) space blanket could be sewn on similarly…
 
A simple summer external cover that also covers the side windows (doors) works well as it stops the sun getting through the glass and stows under the drivers seat. Also permits the door windows to be slightly open for ventilation especially if door wind deflectors are fitted. Winter version for cold insulation.
 
Beware of cheap internal thermal shades - they come with woeful suckers (or mine did) and would drop off in the night. I've re-suckered them and they're okay but barely used now - we are used to tent camping so generally not woken up by the light at 5am - the Cali ones seem okay as they are and take up zero space.
 
uk.blissy.com

Blissy Silk Sleep Mask - 100% Mulberry 22-Momme - Matcha

Blissy Silk Sleep Masks are beautifully designed and a must-have beauty sleep essential. Handmade, crafted from silk, and gentle on your skin.These Sleep Masks are the perfect complement to your beauty routine.Rest like you never have before with Blissy. Includes Blissy silk carrying case for tra...
uk.blissy.com uk.blissy.com

Cheap, don’t take up any space, don’t flap around and no chance of them getting wet.
Well, not unless you sweat a lot.
Always find the simple solution with these vans:thumb
 
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soulstyledevon said:
uk.blissy.com

Blissy Silk Sleep Mask - 100% Mulberry 22-Momme - Matcha

Blissy Silk Sleep Masks are beautifully designed and a must-have beauty sleep essential. Handmade, crafted from silk, and gentle on your skin.These Sleep Masks are the perfect complement to your beauty routine.Rest like you never have before with Blissy. Includes Blissy silk carrying case for tra...
uk.blissy.com uk.blissy.com

Cheap, don’t take up any space, don’t flap around and no chance of them getting wet.
Well, not unless you sweat a lot.
Always find the simple solution with these vans:thumb
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Purist!
 
We have the Brandrup Isolite internal blinds, which attach with reasonably unobtrusive velcro pads around the door frame & windscreen, designed to fit around the rear view mirror etc.
Advantages:
Can rock up on a campsite when it's raining & fit from the inside
Likewise can pack up when raining
Store flat on the upstairs bed, so always available, take up no extra storage space in the van.
Close out the windows completely & are insulating.
Don't leave those annoying sucker marks on the windscreen
Cons:
A little bit fiddly to fit
Quite expensive
 
Has anyone got any recommendations for the grand california? I hear the brandrup isolite are the way to ?
 
Cameron said:
We have the Brandrup Isolite internal blinds, which attach with reasonably unobtrusive velcro pads around the door frame & windscreen, designed to fit around the rear view mirror etc.
Advantages:
Can rock up on a campsite when it's raining & fit from the inside
Likewise can pack up when raining
Store flat on the upstairs bed, so always available, take up no extra storage space in the van.
Close out the windows completely & are insulating.
Don't leave those annoying sucker marks on the windscreen
Cons:
A little bit fiddly to fit
Quite expensive
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These are great!
 
royalv2 said:
Morning folks. As the sunlight streams through my standard VW curtains (for the windscreen and front side windows), I’m thinking what alternative options are there? I’d like to keep them internal, as ‘lightproof’ as possible, and stow away easily/pack down small. Not so concerned about insulation. Grateful for your experience.
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See thread called

ADAPTING CAB BLINDS TO BLACKOUT​

Just copy above into search, info about lining existing side window blinds.
 
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