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  1. Kathleen

    Coyote Howls?

    Thx to all of you for your input. I guess I forgot to subscribe to the thread! Coyote Howls East did say they now have an age requirement, as in, vehicle not older than... I think it was 15 years. And she said the changes were due to problems.
  2. Kathleen

    Coyote Howls?

    I lived in So. AZ earlier in life. Wanted to rent annually for the small fee, live on the same spot four months out of the year. Had hoped to find an empty old trailer cheap with no roof leaks or mold. Something I could stand up in, move everything from the minivan inside. Jus a 14 footer would...
  3. Kathleen

    Coyote Howls?

    I called Coyote Howls East several weeks ago. Was told by employee their rules recently changed. Only trailers or rvs fully self contained can rent now on annual basis. And either type of rig must be built by the manufacturer, not DIY build. Major disappointment. So in my minivan I would be...
  4. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Thank you, maki2, for the time you have taken to deliver that information to me. I ordered my Velcro from the internet and need to look at both that and all of the glues I have in stock. Due to a life of mixed media art work I have multiple glues. I do appreciate your information.
  5. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Thx for the info. It helps to know that I should not install anything over the wire tracings. I've wanted an answer to that before using any application technique for that sloping back window.
  6. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Thanks. I wish I had a rubber seal around the back window of my T & C but it is hard plastic flush with the glass. All the other windows do have the rubber seal.
  7. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Do you have black felt on one side of your window shades? Wonder if daily removal of the covers would pull off the black felt, stapled to the reflectix for stealth and privacy.  Have you used it long? I heard velcro comes loose in sunlight and leaves a sticky mess. I bought a roll of flat...
  8. Kathleen

    Magnets on rear window defroster?

    Got snowed in at 7k ft this winter. Brrr, finally warm enough to work on my minivan out front.  I bought reflectix and stapled black felt to it. Learned later there are companies that make foil and black window covers for minivans. And there's a material with foil on one side black on the...
  9. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Yes, the side panels all fit. It's that sloping rear window I still have not resolved. I've got a roll of thin size industrial velcro. I guess that would do the trick. But I will be moving them often so wonder if they might tear.  I saw a Youtuber who planned to glue magnets to the window and...
  10. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Did you glue those snaps to the foil and the window? If so, what kind of glue? Been snowed in my s & b all winter. Got another foot several days ago but it melted fast. Finally warm enough to work on the van again. Thanks for the info, kd
  11. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Sure wish I had seen that product. But I finished my window covers yesterday. No light showing anywhere from the outside. Now on to making covers for my two ice chests. Relieved that it's an easier project!
  12. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Yes, it would be great to show that material off at both events. Such hassle prevention. Cut one layer, not two. I also found out that you can order window covers for specific make/model vehicles online. Two companies, one has the desirable black on one side, silver on the other. For the time it...
  13. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    You are so right. I WISH I had known re that roll of silver and black material at Home Depot. This project has been a big hassle. My windows are extremely contoured. Shutting out every bit of light with two layers has been a monster. I can't see in the dark to drive (head injury) so I must be...
  14. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Sounds like it would be great for the reflectix side. Wonder how it would work on the black felt??? I will ask at the hardware store. Thanks!! Kathleen
  15. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Thx for your input. I will consider that technique. Kathleen
  16. Kathleen

    Reflectix back window minivan

    Hi there. I've searched youtube for videos on how to secure reflectix to the back window of my t & c minivan. The window is slanted so gravity pulls it down. It does not stay in with the compression factor like all the other windows.  I did a search in the forum and found no info. I want to...
  17. Kathleen

    Insulating the floor

    Thank you for your suggestion. kd
  18. Kathleen

    Insulating the floor

    Thank you! I will watch that soon. kd
  19. Kathleen

    Insulating the floor

    I'd like that link too. Thx to all for responding.
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