Silver screens will they fit

PaulandKate replied on 01/05/2016 11:02

Posted on 01/05/2016 11:02

Another question 

We currently have a 2005 peugeot boxer based compass avant-garde 200 and our new mh is a 2016 peugeot boxer based elddis autoquest 155 but in a majestic trim by marquis 

My question is will my 2005 silverscreens fit the new van I know they say upto 2006 but was just wondering/hoping that this was a marketing ploy and the dimensions are the same I can't seem to find any dimensions on the net thanks for any help 

Tinwheeler replied on 01/05/2016 14:18

Posted on 01/05/2016 14:18

The cab tends to be the coldest part of a MH, HG. Neither the pleated blinds nor other internal screens will prevent condensation in anything other than warm weather. Although more of an effort to fit, the external screens will both insulate and prevent condensation, as has been said. An essential piece of kit in my view and either Silverscreens or Taylormade will do the job well.

young thomas replied on 01/05/2016 15:28

Posted on 01/05/2016 15:28

Thanks for the clarification. Will see how we get on in southern France next month.

heres a wild guess.....you wont need themWink

however, in the uk, in winter they will certainly help.

we have an insulated double thickness blind that slides down from the roof which has been sufficient for us here all winter...

even on our Bolero, i didnt bother with external screens (we just used the Remis ones inside) and we just went to Spain insteadHappy

DavidKlyne replied on 01/05/2016 15:52

Posted on 01/05/2016 15:52

Thanks for the clarification. Will see how we get on in southern France next month.

Don't forget they are also useful in hot weather to keep the heat down in the van which is often magnified by the windscreen. If that is not a concern and the fact they let in quite a lot of extra light you could well do without them. We use ours all year round unless staying over night somewhere when we just use the pleated blinds.

David

huskydog replied on 01/05/2016 15:59

Posted on 01/05/2016 15:59

Where we park out M/H on the drive the sun shines right in to the front ,so I use the internal silver screen to stop the sun causing any damage ( fading) to anything , the sun always shines in the southLaughing

ABM replied on 01/05/2016 18:09

Posted on 01/05/2016 18:09

one  thing  you  could  try  P & K   is  to  phone  the  maker/supplier  of  your  original  covers,  they  might  and  I  did  say  might  do  a  part  exchange  perhaps.

May  I  add  that  mine  are  "Taylor made"  covers  and  as  well  as  being  the  longer  variety  as  mentioned  by  David Klyne,  they  have  the  secondary  Mesh  over  the  wind screen  so  that  even  in  very  bright  sunshine/high  temperatures  you  can  have  a  fair  degree  of  shading  while  still  having  good  visibility!!

young thomas replied on 01/05/2016 19:43

Posted on 01/05/2016 19:43

Where we park out M/H on the drive the sun shines right in to the front ,so I use the internal silver screen to stop the sun causing any damage ( fading) to anything , the sun always shines in the southLaughing

We also get plenty of sun, HD, so we pull the blinds....though not an external one.

also, with the alarm set, there is a blue flashing light and with the blinds open at night, it looks like the cops have arrived...Wink

Bakers2 replied on 01/05/2016 23:06

Posted on 01/05/2016 23:06

We reckon our silver screen is the best buy we've made, followed closely by duverlay mattress toppers. We use our winter and summer removing only when driving off site - definitely get the fold down version, I'd quite like a privacy screen when we replace. We have used our secondhand one continually even when ours is stored, for eight years and it will probably get us through this season

briantimber replied on 01/05/2016 23:27

Posted on 01/05/2016 23:27

Will second that BakersHappy

We did make the mistgake of buying internal screens initially, these gave us a condensation problem, turned to external  Silverscreens after about two trips, hey presto no condensation. We still use the internal when parked up at home to keep out sunlight and prying eyes...WinkCool

In my opinion, these screens are the best thing  we have bought, would recommend them to all. We also use them all year round...Cool

BlueVanMan replied on 02/05/2016 07:56

Posted on 02/05/2016 07:56

There have been many posts on internal versus external screens and also Silver Screens (a brand) versus Taylors. Consensus would appear to be that both Silvers Screens and Taylors are good if you want external. Internal screens dont work as well (see above re condensation) but can be useful in warm/hot weather to provide privancy and shade. We actually have both including insulated panels for our rear windows. We tend to use the S/S in spring and winter and the internal screen in warm weather. 

fatbelly replied on 25/03/2017 19:03

Posted on 01/05/2016 12:34 by DavidKlyne

If you are buying a new screen buy the longer version that covers the bonnet vents. The picture below is one made by Taylormade.

David

Posted on 25/03/2017 19:03

Hi David, we've got a Peugeot Boxer Bailey Autograph. Will the Taylor Screen fit our Van? 

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