RV How To: Window Sun Shades

This is an inexpensive and easy mod that anyone can make to their Kodiak, or any RV for that matter. The reflective material helps to block the hot sun and uv rays and keep them out of your RV. We installed these last year but I never trimmed and attached them properly. IN the hot summer months it makes a huge difference! I promise you, add these to your unit and feel the difference. They are easily removed when you want to have all of the natural light in, or when you don't need them.
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[@jimmymorrison3973]

That material is available at Lowes and Home Depot too. I used it to line my garage doors and it made a 30° difference. It works great.

[@JanDreier-HH]

Love you guys, but less paper plates more reusables are better for everybody. Even if a little washing is involved. Not saying there are not times when single-use is the way to go, but you are mostly in fully hooked-up camp grounds. Keep America and the world beautiful!

[@bdwillis8284]

I did the same thing, also I made foam squares to put in the sky light and the ceiling vents. Makes a huge difference. Thanks for the video!

[@AbomAdventures]

We did have the foam cushion in the vent above the bed. Worked great!

[@TheBrokenLife]

Growing up we always had window A/C units and my mom would sew up insulated quilts to cover the windows around them. They were never anything all that fancy, but they helped a ton, and were nice to look at. Combining the two approaches might really be effective.

[@Phoeff99]

Nicely Done Adam. It’s really the IR radiation that you are reflecting as far as heat. UV too but that isn’t making you hot as much as sunburned. :) stay cool 😎

[@lenaolivetti9366]

Amazing the difference in temperature!!! The reorganization is great . Miss Abby you will have more room for other things !!😄😄😄

[@brianrydzeski6108]

I cannot hit thumbs up enough. Before I even watched the video I'll give you a Norwegian saying, "Many thousand thanks" for this video. As soon as I saw the 'Cover' for this video, I knew this is the solution for me. Thank you Adam & Abby(sp?).

[@Wolfy_80]

a tip for you Adam, look in to those collapsible bowls and strainer and containers. I use them all the time in the caravan. They do not take much space at all, and i only need 1 small cabinet to store all of the needs you migt have.

[@jimsmith5294]

Thanks for the tips, Adam! I've been thinking about doing this for awhile on my TT.

[@JCZ2601NL]

🇳🇱it is better to mount that bubble wrap on the outside that works even better have experience with it greetings from Roosendaal Netherlands.👍👍👍👍👍👍🍀

[@AbomAdventures]

I’m not mounting it outside, that makes no sense at all. Talk about ugly! You’d be taking it down each time you pull. Inside works fine and you don’t have to move it until you’re ready.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Adam and Abby, too work on the camper ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@Garth2011]

So true about the heat factor and windows. Also, the window frames are aluminum which radiates a lot of heat from the direct sun. Some camper manufacturers offer dual pane windows however the extra cost is rather high. Would be nice if they would just put them in as standard equipment since most travelers are in all kinds of weather at some point often than not. At least with that idea, folks can get some light inside without having to turn on the lights during the day. It's never ending...the process of being efficient with your rig and gear ! Thanks Adam

[@rodneywroten2994]

Adam yes indeed you are right. We also for about two year have used them and it made all the difference . I will use the velcro

[@aquablue3803]

Enjoy watching you folks

[@Ddabig40mac]

I'm a big fan of the mylar bubble wrap stuff, Reflectix is the brand I see. Home improvement stores also carry the bulk rolls. If you ever only need a small piece, get the windshield sun shades on clearance at walmart in October/November for just a couple bucks.

[@jimm7165]

I've got a hybrid trailer. The reflectix works like magic in the sun. The heat in the bunk ends is so much better with that stuff.

[@jeremybrown7475]

Gona be way cooler in there for shure Glad i got to meet yall hope to maybe see yall again some day hope to see you using the tooling a droped off one day Awsome ppl love the shop

[@jasonadkins8018]

I did the same thing in the bedroom of our motor home and have one for the front windsheld it works well. You will like the owning topper . We have them on the slides and the ones over all the window love them. Thanks

[@matthewerwin4677]

Awning toppers flap in the wind. Good luck getting sleep. Im about to remove them from my camper.

[@Sharklops]

I feel you on the weather.. I'm up in SC and yesterday it was around 100 degrees with what felt like about 300% humidity. On top of that my genius neighbor decided to do a huge trash burn and threw all kinds of plastic stuff on the pile. So, hellishly hot and swampy with a dash of thick noxious smoke rolling in to top it all off... PARADISE!!

[@AbomAdventures]

Gotta love neighbors right, especially once who have barking dogs.

[@Sharklops]

@@AbomAdventures/videos oh, don't worry he has those too lol. On another note, y'all really need to come up through Charleston sometime on one of your road trips!

[@meganmorrison4369]

I really enjoy your videos. You touch upon very helpful topics..

[@BostLabs]

Nice! As my wife and I live in Phoenix, Arizona, this is on my list of stuff to do on our Wolf Pack toy hauler as soon as I'm able to be able to get around better. (Had surgery recently) Thanks for showing the best way to do it. :)

[@51ubetcha]

We are slowly removing things we don't use from our camper too. Like Abby stated , we want to be prepared but mostly don't use the stuff. It is best to reduce the camper weight as much as possible for safer handling and less strain on truck and camper when towing. All the weight of the little stuff does add up .

[@bryanhauschild4376]

I just did this to my 2005 32’ fifth wheel here in the 100+ heat in TX. I also have two new AC units. It still gets to 86F inside when it’s 104 outside.

[@AbomAdventures]

Our Kodiak will keep mid 70’s pretty easy even in this heat running both of our ac’s.

[@janetpolk5183]

Just found your channel, you are both so cute. Also, very informative. Enjoy watching.

[@kbremserlmtify]

Use regular velcro and attach it to the screens or window frame instead of your windows

[@yanovich3234]

I’m surprised you condone the move from the reusable to the disposable. What happens to the plastics/paper that ends up in the dumpster?

[@Fairchildflyer]

Temp today is 65 Degrees, Oak harbor Wa. Sun shield at ACE at half the price

[@davey9308]

Will you be doing a video detailing the “big haul” excursion? If so, looking very forward to it.

[@kimbobing4459]

Another great video! Appreciate the tips 👍🏼

[@johncatt1867]

The other advantageof using the product that y'all are using, is that it looks so much better than just plain aluminum foil.

[@chadwoody3719]

Weight reduction so you can pick more cast iron on the road love it

[@W4BIN]

The "emergency window" is the fire escape. Ron W4BIN

[@jimellis1496]

You might label each piece of material with which window it fits. After taking them down and storing them, it will be a pain figuring out which one fits which window. Just a suggestion, not a criticism.

[@KJ6EAD]

That's what I was going to say. Standardize the location of the label, lower left for example so it's just that little bit easier to know not only which goes where but also in what orientation. Visitors will laugh and ask why you label your windows as if you don't know what room you're in without help.

[@Me-je2jv]

What about the vent fan in the roof

[@jamesbooth8678]

Have you thought of getting the windows tinted? I did to a sliding glass door in my home and had a massive difference.

[@AbomAdventures]

They are actually already tinted.

[@mazchen]

Great! The shades will make you feel more comfortable in hot climates, and they will also reduce the energy needed for the AC. Please try using less single-use plastic and paper, it's so much waste...

[@rukusbukus]

i've been thinking about getting some reflectix to put in front of two sliding glass doors that get direct sunlight from noon to sunset but im scared the glass will get too hot and bust so ive been looking into tinting them instead

[@TheBrokenLife]

I have the same concern about a few windows in my place too. I ended up with some really heavy curtains instead that actually do make a dramatic difference in temperature.

[@ukulelefatman]

Those command strips will do damage to surfaces with a vinyl/plastic wood grain veneer. Not right away, but they'll dry out after a year or two and pull the veneer off when you go to remove them. Ask me how I know : )

[@Me-je2jv]

Where do you find your cutting board for the kitchen sink?

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Adam… sunshades…. Great idea. The Command Velcro…. Not so good. The heat will unstick them. I tried the same thing on my Peterbilt windshield and they melted off.

[@AbomAdventures]

Yea I figured that may be an issue so I’ll have to cross that bridge when we get to it.

[@francisschweitzer8431]

@@AbomAdventures indeed…. I had tried them so as to not have adhesive left on the windshield. They are more suited for a stable temp job like hanging the Knick Nacks

[@KJ6EAD]

@@AbomAdventures If you have to use mechanical fasteners on the frames, single screw snap studs are probably a good option.

[@andrewstoll4548]

Are you using a silicone collapsible colander?

[@deepnature6117]

You now have room for more cast iron.

[@henryg9050]

Tinting would of been better but not cheaper

[@AbomAdventures]

Windows are already tinted.

[@SergeRIVIERE]

👍🙏

[@troywalton8098]

What a racist commercial