Blacking out vents August 10, 2013, 03:31:52 pm Yahoo Message Number: 141924Good day! I searched in the archives and couldn't find any previous discussion on this; my apologies if I missed it. Does anyone have any nifty ways to blackout the ceiling vents? On one I practically never open I cut some of that window reflective material from Camping World and put it in place from the inside. The second one I open regularly, so I've ended up taping aluminum foil over the vent (done from the roof). I've never seen a product that one can "wrap" around the ceiling vent "door".Thanks for any info!Dan 26.5 RB
Re: Blacking out vents Reply #1 – August 10, 2013, 04:40:27 pm Yahoo Message Number: 141926Quote Good day! I searched in the archives and couldn't find any previous discussion on this; my apologies if I missed it. Does anyone have any nifty ways to blackout the ceiling vents? On one I practically never open I cut some of that window reflective material from Camping World and put it in place from the inside. The second one I open regularly, so I've ended up taping aluminum foil over the vent (done from the roof). I've never seen a product that one can "wrap" around the ceiling vent "door".Thanks for any info!Dan 26.5 RB ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dan, buy the interior vent covers from the LD factory store. They snap on (after you replace original vent screws with screw-on snaps), are easy to take on and off, and offer some insulation from heat and cold. And they look a little more classy that taped over aluminum foil.Chris H
Re: Blacking out vents Reply #2 – August 10, 2013, 05:31:29 pm Yahoo Message Number: 141929Quote"Dan, buy the interior vent covers from the LD factory store."Chris H Hey guys, what's wrong with a couple of coats of black paint on the exterior of the vent cover??? Make sure it's compatible with 'plastic'!Steve S. Lazy Bones & Jiggs
Re: Blacking out vents Reply #3 – August 10, 2013, 06:16:50 pm Yahoo Message Number: 141930Unless the "paint" is easily removable, it could hurt resale. I wouldn't want a rig where the vents were permanently darkened so no light came through.Linda Hylton Quote On Aug 10, 2013 2:31 PM, "lejest2003" no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Re: Blacking out vents Reply #4 – August 10, 2013, 09:23:45 pm Yahoo Message Number: 141934"what's wrong with a couple of coats of black paint on the exterior of the vent cover?" Nothing, if you want your rig to be permanently dark. We were assuming Dan wanted something that could be removed when light was desired. As Chris pointed out, the insulated-vinyl snap-on vent covers from the Lazy Daze factory are the best solution. They block light and heat/cold, and are easy to fold and store when not on use. When ordering, be sure to specify whether the cover is for a standard vent or a Fan-Tastic fan vent. The covers for the Fan-Tastic vents have different snap placement.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Re: Blacking out vents Reply #5 – August 10, 2013, 10:33:09 pm Yahoo Message Number: 141935Quote Good day!"Does anyone have any nifty ways to blackout the ceiling vents?" Thanks for any info!Quote Dan 26.5 RB Hey, the man said he wanted to "black out" the ceiling vents, NO? I gave him what might have been a logical choice. Just sayn! As to diminishing the resale value... my daughter is going to take mine away from me before I get a chance to sell it. ;>)Steve S. Lazy Bones & Jiggs 30'IB with 5 powered vents, including one in the bedroom which I may have to paint myself.
Re: Blacking out vents Reply #6 – August 11, 2013, 09:53:49 am Yahoo Message Number: 141939"Diminishing the resale value" ?!? Paint them, cover them with tape....do what ever you want, if you screw it up it's yours AND replacements are cheap ! http://www.dyersonline.com/hardware/roof-vents/roof-vent-replacement-parts.htmlDave W
Re: Blacking out vents- How to turn the interior of your LD into a c Reply #7 – August 11, 2013, 12:29:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 141941I wake as soon as it becomes light outside. It was a real problem when we bought our new 2003 LD since I was working nights and needed to sleep in the daytime, even when camping to keep my internal clock somewhat calibrated. Here is what we did. Light-blocking, roller shades were added to the the 14X14 vents. http://www.camperpartsworld.com/LightsOutVentshade We sleep in the overhead bunk and the escape hatch is translucent. The cover was removed and two layers of foam were glued to the inside of it. The lower layer was a thin sheet of a light-proof flooring foam (Pergo brand) and the upper layer was cut from an ensolite foam sleeping bag pad. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/sets/72157602104741565/ The foam does a good job of blocking light and its insulative properties keep the bunk more comfortable in both the summer and winter. Painting the exterior of the escape hatch with a couple coats of white paint is also a good idea for blocking light, as well as resisting the destructive effects of sunlight on the cover. The bunk's side windows were covered with vinyl cover sold by LD, available at the Factory store. The cover were also translucent so a layer of light-proof insulated backing, sold by Warm Windows, was sewn into the backside of the covers. http://www.warmcompany.com/ishinepage.html http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Insul-Shine-Reflective-Insulated-Lining_stcVVproductId150137872VVviewprod.htm Most commercial snap-on vent covers are also translucent and can benefit from a added layer of the above backing to make then light-proof. The windows will let in some light, even with the shades down. I cut sheets of Reflectix bubble insulation to slide behind the windows. We leave a sheet behind the kitchen's mini-blinds all the time. It also does a good job of insulating the rig in hot and cold weather. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Reflectix-16-in-x-25-ft-Staple-Tab-Insulation-ST16025/100012574 The opening between the cab and coach lets in a lot of light. A drape to hang in the opening, made of thick, dark fleece, was sewn to block the opening. We have three of them; a short and long one, made from dark fabric and a very large white one, used in the winter to block the cab's cold drafts while letting in wanted light. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwade/2072023430/in/set-72157603324199907If all else fails, a pair of night shades will do the trick. http://www.travelsmith.com/40-blinks-eye-mask/583956?redirect=yLarry
Re: Blacking out vents- How to turn the interior of your LD into a c Reply #8 – August 11, 2013, 01:30:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 141945If all else fails, a pair of night shades will do the trick.Great e-mail, Larry. Thanks!Barry "O" 06MB-Ruby Red[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Blacking out vents Reply #9 – August 11, 2013, 08:50:43 pm Yahoo Message Number: 141951Doesn't really seem like an issue as a new vent cover was well under 20 last time I replaced one. Plus I if. My rv for me not the next guy/ gal. I am a ham and have never had a antenna mount
Re: Blacking out vents- How to turn the interior of your LD into a c Reply #10 – August 12, 2013, 01:13:47 am Yahoo Message Number: 141958"We sleep
Re: Blacking out vents- How to turn the interior of your LD into a c Reply #11 – August 12, 2013, 04:41:50 am Yahoo Message Number: 141959"where can I order the escape hatch. My 2003MB shows cracks along the edges and I fear its going to fly when I drive it on the 14 freeway."Try the Mothership or an RV shop.. Bought the last one at Coast RV in Agoura Hills. http://www.coastrvcenter.com/ I took the old, badly damaged one with me to match it.Larry
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