tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540380861418628230.post5517264236484596610..comments2012-08-01T20:20:26.818-07:00Comments on I Should Have Done That Yesterday...: Window CoveringsEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00007658487006003949noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540380861418628230.post-15329491241165244492012-07-16T06:57:35.533-07:002012-07-16T06:57:35.533-07:00I've just caught up on you posts and wanted to...I've just caught up on you posts and wanted to mention a couple of things. For your gas tank size, you should be able to go to Google and type in your year, make and model followed by "gas tank size" and there should be something come up that will tell you. The answer is always out there, it's just a matter of doing the research.<br /><br />On the window coverings, we're creating our own minivan camper from our '94 Town & Country, and after much thought, our idea is pretty much like yours, only instead of cardboard I bought a roll of Reflectix insulated foil, 2-feet wide and 25 feet long (around $26). I'm going to try Krylon Fusion spray paint on it first... Hunter Green on the outside to match the van and probably tan on the inside to match the leather interior. I haven't found confirmation online yet that the Fusion paint will stick to Mylar, but it's for plastic, so we'll see how it holds up.<br /><br />As a last resort, if it doesn't stick or hold up over time, we'll go to 3-M 77 spray adhesive, which WILL stick to the Mylar, and then attach fabric to it on both sides. The Mylar has great insulation value to keep out both the heat and the cold. As far as attachment, all of our windows have a groove around the edge behind the plastic trim, so as long as we cut the panels big enough, it should snap right into that groove, and NO light should show through. The only problem is that we won't be able to open the windows for ventilation, so we'll have to find an alternative for air.<br /><br />If the Reflectix is too soft to stay in by itself, we'll buy some spring loaded shelf rods to span the middle of the window top to bottom. There's enough ledge to keep them in place.<br /><br />Also, you should take a look at TailVeil(dotcom) as they have a very simple rear screen tent cover that fits over the liftgate when it's open. With the optional rain fly, it also gives you privacy. It would give you a place to stand or comfortably sit at a table. The only problem is that when you put the liftgate down the tent goes down with it. If you want one that is self-supporting, your best bet would be a Sportz brand minivan tent. (They're on Amazon). Neither is good for stealth, but if you are set up where you could use it, you wouldn't feel so cramped.<br /><br />We made the bed much lower in our van, so that we could comfortably sit up and still have head room. Also, ours converts to a double recliner for "really" comforable sitting. We'll have plans available hopefully by this fall.<br /><br />Stay safe out there!John W. Aberthttp://caravancamperrv.comnoreply@blogger.com