Making Camper Van Window Covers

Making Camper Van Window Covers. The headliner in my car could be used as the loop side of the velcro. This cost will be higher if you get your fabric from a craft store.

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This set covers the windshield and windows above front doors in the cab. The video below shows the steps we took to convert the passenger van into a camper. Buy a roll of reflectix.

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Cut the fabric and sew them to make rolls, like a pizza crust. There is no fabric on the sliding door or below the opposing “crew van window.” our oem mercedes headliner comes down the wall about 18″ saving some material. We give the pros and cons, material lists, plus detailed instructions on how to make each type of diy camper curtain. Fabric can be expensive, and campers have more windows that you think. John used real oak to frame two of the windows their 1990 toy hauler, and robyn’s dream of cooling a pie on her windowsill finally.

By Strategically Inserting Magnets All Around The Edges, The Window Covers Are Super Easy To Install/Remove:

The basic diy camper van build took the two of us a total of three days. Measure the interior space to determine the layout for the van build. Please mark your van year and model in the notes.

Fabric Can Be Expensive, And Campers Have More Windows That You Think.

Adding an aftermarket window to a van seems like an intimidating task, but it is actually totally doable by the average diyer. Then, sew at least two layers of thick fabric on the opposite side of the foil on the insulating foam. Use cardboard to use as a template for your window cutout.

Having A Comfortable Place To Sleep Was The Most Important Item On Our List.

With the thrift store sheets, thread, picture wire, screws, and velcro, we spent a total of $26 for all our curtains. We personally didn’t add a window to our van, but it is part of our “if we had to start over” list… Matte board for a template.

The First Rv Owners I Saw Do This Were John And Robyn Crowhurst.

The video below shows the steps we took to convert the passenger van into a camper. Cut a cardboard piece with an additional inch or two added to those dimensions (cutting away extra material is a million times easier than taping it back on). I kept track of every single penny we spent on this project and it totaled $86.42 making my 4 covers come to just under $22 each.

Cut A Piece Of Felt To The Approximate Size Of Your Van Window.

How to make insulated rv window coverings. Neat and functional, like it. So i improvised a solution, adding store bought fabric tulle, framed it with way to expensive velcro, and added the assemble to the tops of the window covers.