Warning label on windows not to have window shade covering windows while the sun is shining. Do you?

Hobie

@TNOutback Thanks. Good to find out.

ChanW

That's great @jimcenname.
I'd think the only way to keep the heat out would be with an outside cover.
Otherwise, the window would be allowing the heat in, and the inside shade would simply reflect the heat back into the 'inside' of the window (and no wonder it would cause the window to warp!)

Denny16

I agree, outside reflective covers seems the best bet.
cheers

Sharon_is_SAM

@jimcenname - how did you make your window covers?

Tabnero

the instructions they sent me said that if you have the shade down while in the sun, vent the window

Deb55

When we tow our 400, we keep the windows clear so we can see through. When we're parked in the driveway in the sun, we keep the shades halfway up and the screens halfway down. It gives us some shade, some privacy and keeps the windows from cooking. 

jimcenname

Sharon_is_SAM said:

@jimcenname - how did you make your window covers?

I bought vinyl with a cotton backing at Joann's and sewed straps at each corner. I use suction cups with hooks bought at Home Depot to attached to the T@B. When I drive I remove the covers but leave the suction cups in place. The front window is easy to cover when I arrive. The back window, because it goes so high on the roof is harder. I have to start inside the T@B to get the top of the cover onto the suction cup hooks. I'd love to use a strap over the corner of the window but many of the window corners lay tight onto the T@B so a strap will not fit under. 

ReenieG

TNOutback said:

Hey @Hobie the manufacturer of the windows says to NOT close the shades in direct sunlight as the trapped heat could warp/damage the windows.  I will leave mine open about an inch or so at the top to allow them to vent if the sun is on them.

Yes, this. I was informed of this also by the window manufacturer when I had to replace a front window due to warping of the plexiglass hinge. This was also discussed elsewhere with the reflectix covering inside the windows as a no no.