Curtains

Yes, it's the continental way, in fact the 'token' curtains are only on two windows, at the rear in the bedroom and on the lounge side window...

However, we do have net curtains...again on the two same windows, let's not overdo things...blinds all round everywhere else.

we had real curtains on the Swifts...not sure about their usefulness...the jury might be out.

what I did make was some insulated, quilted sections for the long front/side windows, which fit between the blinds and the window itself...seems to be a pretty effective, cheap (SIL castoff from MH project) and does blackout and added winter warmth and can't be seen from inside..

the windscreen has its own double skinned blind..

curtains can be very effective but just wouldn't be right for this type of van as cab supports the lounge area and fixing in the dash area curtains would impact on the spaciousness.

on tip for MHers...some converters have a 'curtain' of various possible materials that sits along the bottom edge of the (say) Ducato dash and keeps out cold from the footwells...could be a warm 'curtain' but far more elegant than a full height one..

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Our curtains are tiny cosmetic and fixed. Our nets live in a plastic bag at home in the garage. We usually have the fly screen pulled down if we want privacy, if not they are up. At night it's the blinds down. 

 

Colin

Our very first caravan didn't have blinds so the curtains were really used as curtains, but since we had blinds we stopped using the curtains although the can be still bed sued as such.

Like TG we have the curtains closed, and blinds separated, when the van is at home, to reduce tension on the blinds and stop sunlight from damaging the upholstery. When away and at night in hot weather we have the windows open, the fly screens down and the curtains drawn. The biggest problem with the ones on our van is the way they are attached to the curtain glides, the "hooks" are very fragile and break easily, and cost a ridiculous amount to replace.