Windscreen thermal blind
need to get a thermal windscreen blind , looking at my catalogue there are internal or external ones , is one better than the other ???
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I bought a Silverscreens exterior thermal cover last year. http://www.silverscreens.co.uk for my Peugeot Boxer cab. I collected it myself from Cleckheaton. The staff were very helpful, even showing me how to fit it to the cab. It works really well. Although
not the cheapest on the market, it is well made and fits the cab perfectly.0 -
do you have any internal blinds/screens already....?
i ask as you will need some blackout blinds even when the weather is warm... so, internal screens might do for al, seasons...
however, for thermal efficiency, i would say a good external set would be best.
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We are very pleased with our Taylormade external screen. We ordered the longer version to cover the bonnet vents which save water getting in. The front of the screen can be pulled down to allow more light into the van.
David
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Husky, we have used Silverscreens external screens for the last four years. We use them all year round and find them excellent. We did try the internal stick on (sucker type) screens originally but these created a lot of condensation which was a pain, when we changed to external screens, the difference was very noticeable with no condensation and improved insulation. Cool in summer and warm in winter. one of our "must have" better buys, would recommend them, either silver screen or Taylor made, I must say that I had a better buying experience with Silverscreen who seemed more interested in getting me the right screen, Taylor made didn't bother to reply to my phone message....their loss. As I said that was years ago and they may have improved their phone back system since....
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P.S..Don't buy cheaper ones as they don't fit properly and fall to bits very early on in life, as a couple of our friends have found out. Buy cheap, buy twice
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The rear and side windows have thermal blackout pull down blinds ,but it's wether it's worth paying the extra for the external one as we plan to use all year round.......
It most certainly is Huskypup !!
I've used Silver Screens & Taylormade ( Both are Reg Trade Names ) for different vehicles in the past. Now I've got Silver Screens with the longer length over the bonnet & the removable / foldable centre section.
Certainly I would not be without one or tother
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Always glad to help husky, it's good to share ..
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Silverscreen or Taylormade without a doubt. You will see how effective they are when you walk around a site on a cold night and see the vans without them have the windscreen running with condensation. We use Silverscreen and never have any condensation.
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So, it looks like a "silver screen " external blind then , thanks all
Just one little point, Huskypup. Taylormade can be found at shows occasionally but Silver Screens are contactable only by the wonders of technology !
I'm pretty sure { but not absolutely so } that I've got that the right way round !! Either way it does not affect the quality of the kit !!
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So, it looks like a "silver screen " external blind then , thanks all
...If you can get to the National M/V show on the East of England Showground at Peterborough you will find enough of anything you need to empty your bank account and more
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So, it looks like a "silver screen " external blind then , thanks all
Write your comments here...ditto, that's also what we use,,,,,
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So, it looks like a "silver screen " external blind then , thanks all
Just one little point, Huskypup. Taylormade can be found at shows occasionally but Silver Screens are contactable only by the wonders of technology !
I'm pretty sure { but not absolutely so } that I've got that the right way round !! Either way it does not affect the quality of the kit !!
ABM
Is it not the other way round? Taylormade have a comprehensive website and products can be ordered online where as Silverscreens I think you have to phone them. At least that was the situation I remember three years ago but it could have changed.
David
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You misunderstood me David , the technology that you have to use is
the telephone and / or website for "Silver Screens" == they do not attend shows !!Brian
I did wonder if I had misunderstood
David
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Husky, go for the external blinds for your front screen. Worth their weight in gold. Marvellous for keeping cold out, warmth in, and no condensation whatever. Taylormade or Silver Screens are the brands to go for. Both companies are not easy to contact,
either via email or telephone, but persevere. We needed an older type, specific to our MH, so had a bit of difficulty as Taylormade couldn't make any up for us, too busy with orders for newer MHs, but Silverscreen had what we needed in stock. Don't give up
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You'll get a couple of "Hedge Hogs" { their term } magnets in velcro backed pouches, to hold the screen down on the doors. Also two straps with hooks on to do the same for the extension over the bonnet so it'll look
as tho' the S/Screen is wearing Suspenders but I've replaced these with three Magnets in Pouches, of my own
manufacture which can be used on their own, or in conjunction with the straps if you like that sort of thing
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I ordered a Taylormade screen on-line. A few days later they phoned me and said that the delivery price quoted on-line was incorrect but could not tell me how much it would be - except that it would be a lot more. I cancelled the order and reported them
to Trading standards for giving misleading information.I re-ordered from Silverscreens. No problem, delivery as promised and great product.
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