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04-10-2014, 03:09 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 19
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I am going to make my own. Can some one tell me if the MagneShade have magnets in the shade it self, or just ones stuck to the windsheild? I was thinking of using magnet on the windshield and just washer in the shade so it won't stick to itself. It may need it both places to stick better, just want to see how the real thing is made.
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06-07-2015, 06:39 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: May 2010
Location: McAlester Ok
Posts: 15
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My RV has MCD shades all around, both the mesh and the solid shades. Our rig is facing west in Texas '93 weather, and frankly the two A/C units couldn't keep up yesterday. I had the mesh curtain down. Can I expect significant improvement with the outside see thru Magne Shades as opposed to the interior mesh MCD?
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06-07-2015, 07:03 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 45
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Yes you can expect a difference -
MCD or Automation dual shades help with cooling inside the coach. But the heat is already inside.....then the AC has to work harder to keep your coach cool.
A shade on the outside stops the heat before it gets through the glass!
Its even cooler when you can use both, interior and exterior.
IMHO
Adam
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06-07-2015, 07:09 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 22
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Yes you will. Keep the light and heat outside. If the heat gets really bad head out to the nearest big box store and pick up a roll Reflectix Insulation. I haven't needed it during the summer but late fall or early spring cold weather camping it helps a lot keep the heat in and the cold out.
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06-07-2015, 08:21 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP"
Posts: 219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DGBPokes
My RV has MCD shades all around, both the mesh and the solid shades. Our rig is facing west in Texas '93 weather, and frankly the two A/C units couldn't keep up yesterday. I had the mesh curtain down. Can I expect significant improvement with the outside see thru Magne Shades as opposed to the interior mesh MCD?
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Try putting the night shades on the sunny side down as well.
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06-07-2015, 08:52 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 3
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I have a brochure somewhere! They have lasted many many years! Probably a good decade! Except for the drivers side, windshield, and the two passenger shields, All the rest stay on during travel!... Excluding tire shields of course!
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06-05-2016, 10:36 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: On the Road
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Hi - what did you finally decide to do for your windshield? We have the inside MCD shades, but that doesn't address the HEAT that is coming in the front window in the morning. Thanks, Cathi
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06-08-2016, 06:13 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: CT
Posts: 62
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DBL Z
I have a brochure somewhere! They have lasted many many years! Probably a good decade! Except for the drivers side, windshield, and the two passenger shields, All the rest stay on during travel!... Excluding tire shields of course!
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What brand/who makes these? They look great.
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07-28-2016, 08:00 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hometown is Schenectady, NY
Posts: 237
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Those look like SunGuard covers
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07-28-2016, 08:02 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hometown is Schenectady, NY
Posts: 237
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Originally Posted by jpspaz
What brand/who makes these? They look great.
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Originally Posted by lajuene
Those look like SunGuard covers
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We have SunGuard window and tire covers. The we got MCD shades and rarely use the SunGuards now. We still use the tire covers all the time.
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07-29-2016, 08:47 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 32
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We made our own after researching threads on the subject. AZ Bound had some valuable info. They made theirs and used magnets purchased online. Google kJ magnets. I think we used n50 grade 1in dia x 3/8" thick. Purchased fabric from sail rite if I remember correctly. If I can sew them together, anyone can. Not as hard as I thought. Hopefully AZ bound will chime in
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07-30-2016, 04:09 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 153
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I have the magnets and have found a source for the material. Only question now is will our home sewing machine actually sew this stuff. The lady at the company we will get the material from told us we could use a 14 or 16 needle and go slow. Four upholstery shops in town and no one will sew for us.
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07-30-2016, 06:12 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: CT
Posts: 62
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I was wondering about sewing it also. I doubt a regular machine will work. Might need a commercial grade sewing machine for canvas and similar materials. I would love to hear anyone's experiences. I thought about using a long clamp to fold the end over then using some sort of glue to hold the seam together. Might work if you could find the right adhesive.
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07-30-2016, 11:35 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 153
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I thought about plastic weld but I need the equipment.
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07-30-2016, 11:41 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 15
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Make your own window shades?
We are also looking at the options.
I made wheel opening covers a couple years ago. Bought the material from BigBoxM store, Heavy duty screen stuff supposed to be "pet resistant". I doubled it, folded it to size, with all ends folded between the layers. I used safety pins to hold it while sewing. Probably could get by with one layer but I wanted the extra sun protection. Local canvas repair shop sewed it for us, than we put snaps on. Worked GREAT, looked great! I think we had a bit over $100 in the set of 4.
Be SURE to put the snaps on the material first, than put the male half on the coach. Do NOT just measure; put first snap on the coach, attach, than mark the other corner, etc. Custom made ones like this will not likely be exactly the same so do each piece individually, and mark your pieces RR, RF, etc.
NOW, Traded coaches, wondering about getting the material and doing the windshield cover rather than spend the $1000 for 3 piece windshield & side windows + wheel openings, wipers & mirrors. Want the magnets or something, no ladders & snaps for the windows. Too old/lazy to climb the ladder all the time.
Good info on here about sources, thanks everyone.
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07-31-2016, 09:08 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Orange County CA
Posts: 190
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I have more or less absconded with wifey's Bernina. It will sew pretty much anything that will fit under the foot. Canvas, nylon strap, sunbrella, etc.
Perhaps someone in the family has one or you can borrow one.
I even sewed the bolt cord into new slide-out awnings with heavy UV poly thread.
Sailrite is a great place for material and hardware. Good instruction too.
I have added zippers to canvas, and made boat covers, tool rolls, etc.
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08-01-2016, 06:46 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Willow Lakes RV & Golf Resort, FL
Posts: 39
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Sailrite indeed is a great vendor for all your protective cover needs. We bought their sewing machine for $850.00 twelve years ago when we lived aboard. It continues to make our windshield, mirror and wheel covers. I'm so glad we made that investment because it's paid for the initial expenditure many times over and above. FWIW we use heavy duty suction cups purchased thru Amazon, EBay or other folks in the cover business. There inexpensive, no holes, but need replacing every year or so.
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09-20-2016, 11:59 AM
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#38
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: On the Road
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Finhawk
MagnaShade has screens that mount with magnets. No need to drill holes, mount snaps or get up on a ladder. They can be mounted in less than a minute. Also you can have just about any print that you want. Check out their website.
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We received our Magne Shades last week. What a different the shades (front, drivers and passenger door/window) have made. No longer does the front of the coach bake. While DH is doing hookups, I can get all of the shades up with no ladder or difficulty.
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