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12-10-2010, 08:37 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1969 31' Sovereign
Hadensville
, Virginia
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 9
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window covers/insulation
hey y'all,
I'm thinking of trying to make or find some insulated covers for our windows through the winter especially for use during the night. Then during the day opening those on the windows facing south to let some sun heat in. Is there something available outhere that I could purchase? If not, I was thinking I could easily take some bubble wrap insulation and sew it between our fabric of choice and just velcro it around the windows. We don't have any sort of covers/drapes at all right now.
Betsy
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12-10-2010, 08:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 22' Safari
Hyde Park Place
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 973
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Betsy,
My partner bought the car windshield reflectors (aka reflectix), and made a quilt with two layers of that, plus batting on one side. The put white nylon fabric on one side, silver fabric on the other, and black binding. It's stiff enough to hold itself in the windows, keeps a lot of heat or cold out/in (whichever you prefer) and it is washable.
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12-10-2010, 11:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Irmo
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 744
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I was looking at some batting material at a fabric store a few days ago that included a layer if silver mylar. Looks like it would be a great product for what you want to make.
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Unrestored 1969 25' Tradewind
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2001 GMC 3500 4x4 Dually 6.6L Duramax
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12-10-2010, 01:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,489
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They make a bubble insulation that almost looks like bubble wrap, more air and reflective surface on each side. too stiff to incorporate in drapes but easy to make to custom cover windows overlap the edges and use velcro at the corners. ACE, HD or Lowes carries around here. Used in boat to help a/c handle summer load. Use an IR thermometer with a laser light and you will be able to pinpoint where the heat is escaping.
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12-11-2010, 11:01 AM
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#5
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1 Rivet Member
1969 31' Sovereign
Hadensville
, Virginia
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 9
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great! i'm taking a trip to town this evening and will check out options at both fabric and hardware stores. 2 of my favorite shopping spots actually, so i'm looking foward to it.
thanks
Betsy
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12-11-2010, 02:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,146
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I bought the bubble insulation in a roll that has silver on both sides and cut it to fit the windows. It fits and stays in place behind the curtains. When not in use it stores under the cushions. And NO the bubbles do not pop when the cushions are sat on. I bought the large roll and used less than half for all the windows in my 25 foot FB. Cost was about $20.00. And we also use in the summer.
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12-11-2010, 02:13 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Reflectix...cut it for a snug fit on the windows and put it in from the outside. FWIW I use it more in the summer time to reduce the heat than in the winter.
Aaron
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02-12-2011, 05:12 PM
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#8
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Florence
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 23
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Insulating Curtain Material
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02-12-2011, 06:45 PM
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Klatawa (to travel)
1965 24' Tradewind
Currently Looking...
Bremerton
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 150
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I have used "Warm Windows" from JoAnns. It has a bubble wrap layer, quilting, mildew resistant fabric. You add whatever fabric you want on the inside layer. I've also used it along the wall around the bed so you aren't sleeping next to the cold aluminum.
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Klatawa
(Dave & Debbie)
1965 24' Tradewind
2015 Chev Silverado HC
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02-26-2011, 05:57 PM
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#10
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2 Rivet Member
1984 29' Sovereign
Bancroft
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 36
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Staying Warm
If you want to stay warm there are many things to do.
Here is a good source of information.
Four Seasons RVing
Hope this helps.
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