Cockpit window treatments 1979 20 ft ideas

[Foxbrook]

Hiya Folks!

I am looking for cockpit specific curtain/shades pictures and ideas for Dream Boat. I have used the search function on here and my googlefu. I seem to get everything except window coverings.

Dream Boat gets a lot of attention when he is mobile which is erratic at best right now. The most common thing I see is the cupped hand/face pressed against the glass to see inside while we fuel up or find ourselves broken down testing repairs and running gear in a parking lot. One really dedicated individual followed us around for a bit. I can tell we are going to need a privacy solution when we are roaming free or even parked in the driveway.

I have the original curtain rail if I need to hang a curtain. I would love to see pics of what other people use. Ideas needed. Show me your solutions!

Thanks, Shanna

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by Foxbrook

Hiya Folks!

I am looking for cockpit specific curtain/shades pictures and ideas for Dream Boat. I have used the search function on here and my googlefu. I seem to get everything except window coverings.

Dream Boat gets a lot of attention when he is mobile which is erratic at best right now. The most common thing I see is the cupped hand/face pressed against the glass to see inside while we fuel up or find ourselves broken down testing repairs and running gear in a parking lot. One really dedicated individual followed us around for a bit. I can tell we are going to need a privacy solution when we are roaming free or even parked in the driveway.

I have the original curtain rail if I need to hang a curtain. I would love to see pics of what other people use. Ideas needed. Show me your solutions!

Thanks, Shanna

Walmart black-out curtains (Pewter so dark silver inside/white from outside) back and front with original track. Cost more for the replacement elasticated T-slides than for the curtains.





Press stud for tie back when not in use and to pin back the curtain when 'drawn'

[Foxbrook]

Martin,
Those look very nice and tidy and afford some privacy. Thank you for the pictures. I like that the back facing out is white so the heat load might be a bit less too. Your motorhome is just awesome!

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by Foxbrook

Martin,
Those look very nice and tidy and afford some privacy. Thank you for the pictures. I like that the back facing out is white so the heat load might be a bit less too. Your motorhome is just awesome!

Thank you

There are at least two companies making pleated curtains for Airstream pano windows that also could make the same for the cockpit, but we decided they were too 'fancy'!

[Foxbrook]

Hi Martin,
I like the simplicity of the unpleated ones. I was thinking the less volume of fabric would allow them seat and tie back in a lower profile bundle. Do you find it fairly secure if the side window is open?
Thanks,
Shanna

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by Foxbrook

Hi Martin,
I like the simplicity of the unpleated ones. I was thinking the less volume of fabric would allow them seat and tie back in a lower profile bundle. Do you find it fairly secure if the side window is open?
Thanks,
Shanna

Yes, they stay in the tie back without any issue.

[Foxbrook]

That is great! My husband was worried they would flap and clack while going down the road with windows open. He has suggested a fitted pad that adheres using snaps and that can be removed and put away.

I definitely don't have the sewing skills for that and that is why I put out the call for pictures. Thanks for posting yours for me!
Shanna

[martin300662]

Originally Posted by Foxbrook

That is great! My husband was worried they would flap and clack while going down the road with windows open. He has suggested a fitted pad that adheres using snaps and that can be removed and put away.

I definitely don't have the sewing skills for that and that is why I put out the call for pictures. Thanks for posting yours for me!
Shanna

You definitely need a tie back Shanna. All I did was add a stainless steel press stud connector to the wall and either the tie back pushes onto the stud, or I remove the tie back and the curtain itself has the same press stud connector to keep the curtains against the wall when used at night.