Posted on 22/11/2019 14:55
Hi All,
I'm new to motorhomes so in need of some advice. I pick up my 2019 Auto-Trail Imala 734 next week which my wife and I intend to use throughout the year. On looking at various blogs it appears that a silver screen cover of some description is really required.
Any advice on these things would be really appreciated.
Regards
Mike
Posted on 22/11/2019 22:32 by TinwheelerCheck out classified ads on MH related sites, Mike. There are often second hand screens for sale.
Enjoy your MH.
Posted on 23/11/2019 14:52
Silver Screens (insulation mats) are not required. Alternatives include internal screens, or a Karcher window vac to clear away condensation, or a couple of giant, thick, microfibre cloth such as those used when drying a car after a wash. Good ventilation can reduce condensation.
Putting up external silver screens on a dark, cold and wet night is unpleasant as is taking them down again and finding somewhere to put the wet screens (usually the shower cubicle).
Whilst the Karcher vac and microfibre cloth will easily cope with condensation that may arise, external and internal mats are good for keeping warm and keeping the van cool in the summer; external silver screens should stop cab condensation.
If the OP is going to do regular winter nights away, then silver screens are advisable whereas for occasional winter nights, the cost may not be worthwhile.
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Posted on 23/11/2019 14:52 by ThornsettSilver Screens (insulation mats) are not required. Alternatives include internal screens, or a Karcher window vac to clear away condensation, or a couple of giant, thick, microfibre cloth such as those used when drying a car after a wash. Good ventilation can reduce condensation.
Putting up external silver screens on a dark, cold and wet night is unpleasant as is taking them down again and finding somewhere to put the wet screens (usually the shower cubicle).
Whilst the Karcher vac and microfibre cloth will easily cope with condensation that may arise, external and internal mats are good for keeping warm and keeping the van cool in the summer; external silver screens should stop cab condensation.
If the OP is going to do regular winter nights away, then silver screens are advisable whereas for occasional winter nights, the cost may not be worthwhile.
Posted on 23/11/2019 17:07
Another vote for external screens, we have been motor homing for 16 years now and we have always used them at some time but since we moved to live in Spain we have used them even more specially in July August to keep the extreme heat out believe it or not it keeps the van cool with the help of aire conditioner.
Phil
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Posted on 23/11/2019 17:11 by cyberyacht...which is why we changed to eternal ones
Wow, that's even better than a lifetime guarantee.
Posted on 23/11/2019 21:50
We have a Silver Screen that fits on the outside. In the cooler months without the SS we have bad condensation each morning but with it fitted we have none. It also keeps the Van warmer in the winter, during the day we peel it down to allow the daylight in. As I said we have a Silver Screen but from what I've read Taylor Made are equally as good.
If you plan to tour in the winter then get one.
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Posted on 24/11/2019 06:43
Got be must we bought the original silver screen from the place in Huddersfield the lady was brill ordered on a Tuesday arrived Friday, before we had the inside ones no comparison. No condensation anymore, we can leave them on and lower the centre through the day
Mike786
Motorhomer