Solutions for the Fantastic (Light) Fan

jgram2

We've dealt with the bright Jensen and fridge lights interfering with going to sleep, but does anyone else have trouble staying asleep with the light streaming in through the fan? At home I'm usually up with the sun, but on the road, I sometimes try to wring just a few more bits of sleep. I think I incorporate the wonderful bird sounds into my dreams, but the light shouts WAKE UP! 

JohnDanielsCPA

If you don't need to use the fan, you can get a Camco 45195 RV Vent Insulator to block the vent.  

Camco 45195 RV Vent Insulator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DRZXRO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_CaDQzbGC6Q02Z

Verna

Command strip Velcro and either dark cloth, coroplast, poster board, etc. Using the Velcro will allow you to still use the FF if you choose. 

jgram2

@JohnDanielsCPA Thanks, I didn't know such a product existed!  Since we sleep cool all year long, I'm going to kick around  @Verna's idea for a nightshade. I swear it acts like a T@B solar tube.

Verna

I actually love the light coming through the fan. It is like having a solar tube, a morning light without the blinding too bright LED shining into my eyes. 

trainwrecked

We put a black fantastic ultrabreeze cover over ours, now we can leave it open in the rain and when we're towing.  And best of all, now there's barely any light coming in to wake us up in the mornings.  Now if I just had a round blackout shade for the door...

ericnliz

I just sleep with my eyes closed!

Estancio

ericnliz said:

I just sleep with my eyes closed!

HA !  :-)

jgram2

@ericnliz My eyelids must be thinning as I age. I swear the fan light shines right through them. Tiny venetian blinds attached horizontally should do it.

ericnliz

Or a good sleepin' mask!

jgram2

But then I'd wake up thinking I was blind! Not too quick in the head before my morning cuppa quota.

ericnliz

You're puttin' the wrong additives in yer coffee!! ( Note to self: Don't freak out, take off mask!)
Good thing you hijacked this one too!!!

ontheroad

trainwreck, saw this on the T@G you're it FB forum...thought it would be useful...2 hooks, 4 tabs, simply fold up bottom tabs onto hooks...so simple..

Sharon_is_SAM

I bought that Camco vent insulator.  Our fans are not recessed and there is no room for the pillow to wedge.  

RollingLagrima

Here is one more option. This comes 16x25 inches. I trimmed it to fit the inside frame and used 3m Velcro. Blocks all light. 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Reflectix-16-in-x-25-ft-Double-Reflective-Insulation-with-Staple-Tab-ST16025/100012574 

Dalehelman

Found this at CW back with the vent covers 

ericnliz

And then there was the Mod Master, Mr. @Dalehelman! I wanna know what brand coffee you drink!!!

jgram2

Good grief-options! Thank you all so much! I see post sunrise awakenings in our future! 

Sharon_is_SAM

Check out Camco Sunshield vent cover on Amazon.

Dalehelman

Vent shade 
http://m.campingworld.com/shopping/item/lights-out-vent-shade/19495