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Old 03-10-2015, 03:03 PM   #1
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Door sun glare is annoying!

We have 2 tables in our 28' by the sofa. Mine is the smaller one by the door of course. The door glare..is there a cute solution for some elimination?
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Old 03-10-2015, 03:11 PM   #2
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Place mat or table cloth?
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Old 03-10-2015, 03:28 PM   #3
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Close the door.
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Old 03-10-2015, 04:01 PM   #4
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Do what folks used to do in the days before insect screens were invented… hang a bead curtain in the doorway. In my neck of the woods, it's a great way to recycle old Mardi Gras beads!
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Old 03-10-2015, 04:30 PM   #5
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Move to the other table, let someone else figure out the glare solution. (you are the boss, aren't you.)
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Old 03-10-2015, 05:47 PM   #6
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That table is bigger..huh? Beads..love the idea and grew up in NOLA but not enough block out. Cute though!
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Old 03-11-2015, 08:16 AM   #7
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Old 03-11-2015, 12:12 PM   #8
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I do not know what will hold them up!
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Old 03-11-2015, 12:18 PM   #9
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Zip Dee to the rescue!
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Old 03-11-2015, 12:46 PM   #10
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Your description could use more detail as to light source and when/where, but if what you are referring to is similar to what we experienced, it is easy to put a sheet of solar film on the small door window. Rather than a curtain type approach, we used a medium opaque in smokey grey to cut down on the light penetration. A small amount of soapy water and careful cutting made the end result look OEM.

I removed the film this winter and added new screen material to the inner door. I replaced the silver colored metal screen with a heavy vinyl, black, pet proof screen which has a denser weave and cuts down some of the sunlight. The particular weave I used is typically used for outdoor pool enclosures in Florida.
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Old 03-11-2015, 12:49 PM   #11
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Turn the trailer around so its the other sides problem...

Boy...and you thought we were going to be helpful

In my trailer I had snaps around the window areas that were riveted on probably so reflector screens could be popped on when the trailer was in storage to protect the interior. You could always rivet some snaps on and make a small curtain to place up when needed. Is the glare coming from the table, glass or the aluminium on the door itself?
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Old 03-11-2015, 06:53 PM   #12
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Glare is coming from the door window.
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Old 03-11-2015, 08:22 PM   #13
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Glare is coming from the door window.
Well, that makes it simple… I use these on my toad's windows…

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old 03-11-2015, 09:18 PM   #14
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My Bride made a curtain with pockets top and bottom. Then we used compression rods to mount in the window.
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Old 03-11-2015, 09:29 PM   #15
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I changed the screen in my door with solar screen material from Lowe's for just this reason. Easy to do and works great! You will have to use a smaller spline as the solar screen is a little thicker. Have replaced all the screens with this and it helps keep the trailer cooler.
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Old 03-11-2015, 09:50 PM   #16
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Hi, I cut a piece of chrome/silver bubble insulation and stuffed it into one of the empty tracks in the window frame.
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Old 03-12-2015, 11:33 AM   #17
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Solar screen sounds wonderful..do not think we are that handy!
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Old 03-12-2015, 11:45 AM   #18
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Solar screen sounds wonderful..do not think we are that handy!
Scissors cut solar screen, but if you make a pattern first, you can take your time following the cut, lay it on saran wrap and carefully apply a bead glue(silicone) after it sets, peal off the saran and put 4 dots of glue at the corners, should hold up for a few seasons.
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Old 03-13-2015, 07:11 AM   #19
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Going to look into getting our screens replaced. Will be in W Va for 4 months volunteering at Stuart Rec area by Elkins. Great idea!
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Old 03-13-2015, 10:03 AM   #20
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We were given a solution - it is an attractive fabric "pocket", same on both sides, that slips over the top of the screen door and extends down almost to door handle. This blocks light and also serves for privacy at night as the original window cover in our '85 is gone. It fits like a glove over the door - rounded on top and straight across bottom edge. Door closes perfectly.


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