Caravan window protection

Posted on 23/10/2023 13:08 by Hollik20

Hey HT11 Caravanner …Did you make external window covers after. I’m looking at what the best material to use might be as I know a seamstress who could make them, using elastic to fit inside the window to hold them on when open or closed. I did find a company who mkes them in Europe but they are extremely expensive. 

Posted on 23/10/2023 19:31 by ValDa

You could use something like this:  Fabric to reflect UV light which is flexible enough to fit around a window.  If you elasticate all around you can slip them over an open window from the outside and then the elastic will hold them in place.  But you can't then see through the windows, so it makes it very dark inside the van.  Why not do as the Dutch do, and make a 'shade' for the front window something like this one - search for Bo-Camp - Caravan window awning - 180x75cm - Grey, , then just have covers on those windows which are actually in the sun.

Or find campsites with a choice of sunny or shady pitches, where your windows never get so hot.

Posted on 23/10/2023 19:54 by LLM

I searched "External window covers for caravans" and Google came up with some useful results.  Alternatively, go into a Spanish caravan / motorhome accessories shop and purchase over there.  Simples!