Can film help? 114F parked smoke glass... options?

[CamperDan]

I’ve even thought about removing the dark glass windows replacing with clear glass, then adding Reflective privacy film inside on clear glass since I’ve been successful reflecting heat back out clear glass. I’ve found no solution through the privacy glass.

[Bham]

One last simple comment then I'm outta this one...... R-Value. The higher the R-value the higher the insulating properties.   This is the only way to fix you problem. 

Edited September 9, 2022 by Bham

[Dano]

You wouldn't be the first unhappy camper to find your awning twisted into pretzel after a random gust of wind, even with anchoring the front to the ground. Been there, paid too much for the tshirt.  

[Dano]

I would consider buying a cargo trailer without windows if you want shade and stealth. Vans are overrated for full timing. 

[CamperDan]

Going to buy temporary wax paint color white, cover outside of the windows, removable paint. I ordered a lot of different window film samples to test.  Contacted a place to do vinyl wrap they wanted $1000.  I bet I could buy the vinyl wrap myself.  First I’ll paint the windows immediate relief then I’ll test the film if that fails I’ll wrap.

[CamperDan]

Any opinions between

3m ir,

Suntec cir,

solargard zenithIR?

[Ryker]

In the dark factory glass you aren't going to help much tinting the inside.  The heat is already getting absorbed into the glass.  The external perf vinyl is your best bet.  Easy to install.  Cutting the edges will be your biggest learning curve. 

[Dano]

^^^this

[CamperDan]

Thanks

[Tintguy1980]

The physics involved simply put = heat always seeks cold and therefore when cooling the interior, the absorbed heat in the glass migrates to the inside where you are using AC. There, Capt Obvious to the rescue.

 

Have you considered looking for a solid whiteout static-cling vinyl material that you could cut to fit the outside of the glass shape? This would certainly reflect the sun's energy away from the dark glass and assist in shaving a few degrees off the internal temp.. The static-cling would allow for easy removal when wanting to relocate. It does require the glass to be clean before applying. The beauty of static-cling is it's reusable over and over again.

 

Example: https://www.amazon.com/VELIMAX-Blackout-Blocking-Whiteout-Darkening/dp/B08CXP3RK4?th=1