THIS Replaces UGLY Foil Insulation In Your RV Windows (Full DIY Build)

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Get rid of UGLY Reflectix foil insulation in your RV windows. Here's a genius idea. Put the insulation in the shade. In this video I'll show you how to make a TITO Shade. It's insulated, adjustable, blocks all light, and looks nice!
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What is the TITO SHADE?
It's a one-of-a-kind custom window covering I came up with that incorporates insulation inside the shade in a sleek attractive design. How can I describe it? It's light-blocking, low-profile, insulated, adjustable, attractive, and removable for starters. Plus it's not expensive to make! I'll show you how.
I've made some for our RV bedroom windows that we've been testing in hot and cold weather. It insulates very well and keeps the room very dark. I just made another Tito Shade and filmed the entire process so you can make them too.
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These topics are also addressed in this video: Rv blinds, rv window insulation, rv blinds diy, Rv renovation, rv renovation ideas, rv window insulation for summer, rv window insulation for winter, rv window insulation covers, rv renovation class c, rv renovation on a budget, rv blind replacement
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@sculptor210 4 года назад

From someone who has been sewing and crafting for 50+ years...this is brilliant! No need to look further for my inspiration. I now know exactly what to do. Thank you so much!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@edgall3627 2 года назад

Why cover reflection material, defeated the perpose

@crazydee1955 2 года назад

@@edgall3627 nope. It accomplished what he wanted. No ugly aluminum or foil like item looking outside or inside and it easily covers or uncovers the window. Mission accomplished.

@cindycato3252 2 года назад

When you cover the reflective material, you loose the benefit of reflecting the sun away.. therefore not cutting down on as much heat as you could! But if all you want to do is insulate the window, it works. Great creative invention. 👌

@Brineytoes 10 месяцев назад

Because Reflectex is really ugly and cheapens the look of your home on wheels. You paid a lot of money for it, so keep it looking its best!@@edgall3627

@Qpitmaster 3 года назад

This was like watching an episode of "This Old House" - RV Style! Love it.

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

Haha. "This Old RV"

@pauldabey2873 4 года назад

When using an iron to heat up those bonding strips there's no need to use steam. The steam wets the material and then when it is exposed it cools quickly because it's wet. Just apply a hot iron works twice as fast.

@jeffburford 9 месяцев назад

Exactly!

@longhairmullet 4 года назад

I love videos that are done in silence, where you can just peacefully watch something being made, 😉 👍 of course your description is totally appreciated then ah, the silent demonstration. Yessss. Beautifully thought out and executed. How has it work to block heat or cold with just the pieces of R. Rather than full sheet? Im sure like a dream..

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

I appreciate that feedback. Yes. It's been working great. I've made three of them now and have used them all winter with full sun in Arizona. The downside is that we sleep in too long because it's super dark in our bedroom :)

@TheLakingc 4 года назад

Must be a guy thing. I am used to crafting videos with almost incessant chatter...sometimes nice and helpful, but sometimes makes my teeth grind!

@journeyhome98 8 месяцев назад

@@RVwithTito Personally, I would have appreciated, not incessant chatter, but a little bit of instruction as you were going to explain what you were doing. That being said, I love the shades.

@rdb7450 3 года назад

When we worked in Las Vegas in the summer with 120 degree weather, living in an RV, we learned very quickly about Reflectix. We just cut it to fit the windows & stuffed it in. It made the RV much cooler with both roof top ACs running full blast. Great stuff that Reflectix. Wish I owned stock in the company.

@TexasLadyS 3 года назад

This is exactly what I’m about to do in our RV. Thanks so much for the tutorial! It gives me a lot of good information to work with. My only suggestion would be to use pinking shears instead of scissors to cut your fabric. This goes a long way towards stopping fraying but, if you’re still worried about it, you can use a product called Fray Check, or just a thin strip of hot glue on the edges. I don’t like burning the edges because, with my luck, I’d set fire to the whole place! Thanks again!

@TheTEDfan Год назад

Before you do, check out how heat transfer works. There are three ways heat is transmitted, radiation, conduction and convection. For optimal insulation in summer you want to reflect the sunlight out of the window. In winter when the sun does not shine you want low emissivity. This means in both cases you want the reflective foil exposed to the outside. If you cover it with cloth the radiative barrier effect is strongly reduced (only a bit inside the bubble wrap). To get the most ensure an air gap exists between the reflective foil and the next material (window or curtain) of at least half an inch. No need to go over 8/10th of an inch. If the air gap is wider you get more convection in the air gap. If the air gap is smaller you get more conduction via the air. The solution in this video does something but probably less than 50% of what can be achieved with the same materials. You can also get better results by minimizing draft around the curtain. This may also limit condensation against the window when it is really cold outside.

@DRader150 Год назад

Was wondering about this the whole video Ted, what would you recommend for RV window insulation then if we don’t care what it looks like and just want maximum efficiency?

@TheTEDfan Год назад

@@DRader150 In summer a single layer of reflective foil to maximise reflection of sunlight out of the window and minimize radiation into the RV. You can mount this flush to the window. Beauty of that is that during the day you can still see through the foil. Acts like mirror sunglasses. Be mindful that you don't create areas along the window where you get both reflected sunlight and direct sunlight. That can become too hot. Also don't do this at home on high efficiency double glazing with heat reflective coatings. those windows may get too warm. In winter you want the same but with one or more airgaps of 0.5 inch. Since in summer light and heat radiation is often dominant you don't have to worry too much about airflow around the edges. This is if you are ok with getting ambient temperatures inside the RV. If you have AC in your RV an air tight air gab is saving energy. In winter, convection is much more relevant because there is always a difference between inside and outside temperatures. So in addition to the reflective foils you want to ensure there is an airtight air gab, so no (or minimal) draft around the edges. Way to do this is with velcro, magnetic strips like those used in a fridge (guess why), or with nanotape or the like. Some tape that allows endless removal and reapplication. To create the airgaps you can put the foil around he window or use thick bubblewrap with reflective foil on both sides. If your airgap is not airtight in winter you will get condensation against the cold window if you add moister to the air in the RV. Keep an eye on it and if needed allow it to dry daily, allow it to drain or make he airgap airtight. No need to insulate windows much better than the rest of the RV. In summer best a good way to keep heat out creating shadow on your roof. There you want at least a 6 inch gap to allow the wind to blow away warm air that accumulates under whatever creates the shadow. If in summer you want to occasionally keep something at ambient temperatures in the sun buy a piece of pure white Tyvek or another brand of spunbonded polypropylene (not polyethylene). This is super reflective white. You have to wear sunglasses for eye protection.

@DRader150 Год назад

@@TheTEDfan dang thanks a lot for the detailed explanation, copied it down and will likely get to work on this tmw then. Appreciate ya!

@barbarasbasel9916 4 года назад

i was very excited to discover this video. Two years ago, I bought a 75-year-old frame house. I have pondered how I could afford some energy-saving window treatments for my home to replace the mini-blinds and vertical blinds.. After much research and brainstorming, I finally have the answer! Thank you very, very much.! I am confident I can make this work for larger and longer house windows. I will be sewing seams instead of fusing and I will use larger magnets and refectives. I might even make the curtains reversible for variety. I hope to get them all done before November. I let you know how it works out.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Yes! I'd love to see how those turn out.

@Bareego 15 дней назад

I love how this also creates an air gap, should be very effective that way.

@beckyelliott2871 3 года назад

How ingenious and a “no sew” - neat and attractive !

@janetfolkerts5827 4 года назад

I love it and with the double darkening material plus the reflectix you have solved your temp problem , AND the convenience of light access. Thanks for sharing this cool idea...yep ! you did it again !!!

@marksmith4539 3 года назад

Brian, I love them! I would only add maybe some strips of magnet tape around the windows with steal in the sides of the curtains or Velcro around the perimeter of both to keep them tight against the wall. Great work!

@RVPastorKevin 4 года назад

For me, Brian's videos are a lot like watching "5-minute crafts" RU-vid channel. When he does it, it turns out, works, and looks like a professional item, that you may have purchased for a lot of money at a boutique shop. When I do it with the same tools and time, it looks like a kindergarten craft project gone horribly wrong. I'm like, I have the same tools, a good-sized shop, a degree in Industriel Technology, I taught High School shop class, and I feel woefully inadequate when I watch him work. Thanks for the video, Brian! I was just camping in our Class A in the Outer Banks of NC, and my draw curtain over the front and driver's side window is horribly inefficient in keeping the heat out and the cold in. This looks like something I will try across the front, and see how it works.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

You're too kind. My goal with projects has always been to try and make it look like it came that way. That often means more thinking, practice and experimentation before building the final product. In the end it's worthwhile. Thanks for the kind words!

@jaycarneygiants 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this comment as I am now laughing so much it's difficult to type!! I agree 100%

@FullTimeDreamRV 4 года назад

Wow, this is a fabulous idea. I also like the way they are attached to the wall. If only we had a full workshop to make it even easier to create them. I see a winter project in our future. Thanks.

@hannahtherv 4 года назад

Crafter tip: Aleene's permanent press glue is the BEST fabric glue on the market. Sometimes fusible webbing breaks down over time.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Thanks a bunch for the tip.

@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath 3 года назад

Buy USA when possible

@jonholt2847 3 года назад

Tear mender is good as well

@morganfabian2512 3 года назад

InstaBlaster.

@loriwalker-brandon9163 3 года назад

Thank you for that comment Hannah the RV - I don't have access to work with iron and the webbing and was thinking to try with liquid stitch adhesive - I was looking at Aleene's and Dritz I believe - so now, I'm confident I can do something like this with different materials.

@karenk469 4 года назад

Pretty good idea. I took a $7 roller shade and replaced the shade part with faux ultra suede, ironed on a semi stiff white interfacing to the back. From the outside they are white, inside is a caramel color. Can be done without any sewing too. I sew so turned the sides and bottom edges over and top stitched. Won't work for tall windows as the material is too thick for the roller but for most RV kitchen and bedroom windows works fine. Was able to match the bed quilt this way. The store bought shade is only for harvesting the hardware, any thrift store shade will work. Remove the non spring end plug and cut the roller tube to the width you need, replace the end plug.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Nice! Thanks for sharing that.

@latada2198 4 года назад

UNBELIEVABLE! Tito, you are AMAZING! You should patent this! I would never be able to do this! There were a lot of steps but so worth it! Have you ever thought about building Tiny Homes? I’ve been watching Randy Jones who owns Incredible Tiny Homes. He is looking for carpenters. I feel you would be a great addition to his company. I honestly feel you would make a huge impact on this company and/or this Tiny Home Industry. Your knowledge and your work is so amazing to watch! Not to mention how organized and clean your work is as well. Seriously, have you ever thought of building a Tiny Home? Have you ever heard of Randy Jones? I love his YT Channel and his personal story. I would love to know how you feel about this... I would love for you to build me a Tiny Home!!! Thank you so much for sharing your great talents, you are amazing!🙏🏻

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Thanks for the kudos. Sure. Building a tiny home is something that would be fun if I had the need. Right now I'd go for a solar powered shed near the RV. At one point, when my son was younger, he said I want to build a tiny home in the yard and live there :) Of course I would have helped. I'll check out Randy Jones. Thx.

@lorimullen3680 4 года назад

Well here is an Idea too...Even if you don't build tiny's under Randy's Franchise of ITH, you could definitely create inventory to sell for those who live in Tiny homes (ie... inventory such as your blinds & other great ideas for home decor!)

@FearlessQuery21 3 года назад

Just brilliant. I was totally hypnotized.. And the added bonus was that you 'talked less'; letting your work do the speaking. THANK YOU!!!

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Love the feedback. Thanks.

@gracenorton1009 Год назад

That is a great idea. Your window treatments look Soo much better than what the rigs come with. They make so much sense. Thank you for sharing.

@MandiMoss 4 года назад

This is brilliant. I've been trying to sort out in my head something like this for our trailer but even better I think this is going to work in my living room for those really hot days!!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

They've been working pretty well so far keeping most of the heat out.

@MandiMoss 4 года назад

@@RVwithTito i put some up in our living room for this horrendous heatwave we're in in SoCal and it's really truly been saving us!! I got a huge roll so I could make something for our new trailer as well. Not sure our windows are big enough for this trick, going to see if I can modify!

@suel9191 4 года назад

There's a fabric that has about 5 layers to it already made with some sort of foil in it. You then add what exterior fabric you want. I do like what you did!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Thanks for the info!

@williamcahoon216 Год назад

Yea! Pretty slick. I did a similar thing with those magnetic roof-vent covers, where I removed the bezels, installed super strong magnets around the perimeter of the flashing. That eliminated the need for the adhesive velcro that comes with said product. Now, the magnetic covers simply cling to the bezel and you can still open them halfway, as designed by the mfgr. Bill, Seal Beach CA

@amyharris7337 3 года назад

This is brilliant. We have an older RV and replacing the window treatments has been a challenge to figure out since we need the reflectix also. I love this and plan on making these!

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

Thanks. Still love them. They're perfect.

@lovematters7122 19 дней назад

Beautiful covers! Guys you can just use corregated cardboard rather than wood. Its inside so not supoosed to get wet. Alternattively you could use metal adjustible curtain rods! Great template! Thanks for sharing!

@Fulltinyhouse 4 года назад

It would be awesome if we had the tools, knowledge and motivation to make those. Very nice design!

@exploringnewhites 2 года назад

Wow really creative! I’m so impressed by people who think about all these details! 😮

@trickstertx2003 4 года назад

I love the way you cut out the fat and get to the meat and potatoes! Also, no corny music!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Makes me hungry. Thanks a bunch for that feedback. Much appreciated!

@chrisanderson3393 Год назад

Wasn’t expecting it to turn out that nice it’s a really good idea

@briancollins3177 4 года назад

Nice job and very functional. I wonder how it would work if you did one continuous piece of reflectix and rolled it up instead of folding it up. You could fab a cord system to roll it up to any height you wanted.

@cameltoast 2 года назад

One of the most professional looking projects I've seen, most people seem to be ok with just throwing up some reflectix up and looking like a crazy person with tinfoil on their windows.

@zackmack4712 3 года назад

Nice one, I'm doing something similar. Did you consider installing the magnets on your ceiling / cupboard overhang so that you can lift the blind completely above the window and not obstruct ant view out of the window when the blind is opened? That would be important for me as losing the top 20% visibility out of the window would affect a lot of my view in my ford transit camper conversion. Thanks for the share.

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

I could just lift the blind off to have an unobstructed window :)

@Campingphoebe Месяц назад

Very clever! Better than the roller shades because it overlaps the window frame, and you can use a fabric/curtain of choice to add color to the rv!

@paleogeology9554 Год назад

Thats an excellent idea, do it once, do it right and you never have to do it again. Very nice work and attention to detail!

@RVwithTito Год назад

Thank you very much!

@latouringrvadventures9035 4 года назад

That’s awesome. Definitely on my list for the bedroom. Great way to control the temperature and sunlight. Thanks for sharing.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

You bet!

@susanjeffay3851 Год назад

Best idea I've seen! They look sophisticated, neat and trim!

@RVwithTito Год назад

Thanks so much!

@jtnoodle 4 года назад

You mean you don't like the rv looking like a mobile, desert shanti with reflectex as the primary focal point?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

😃

@marlinweekley51 4 года назад

rts I agree and like his setup but the idea of reflective is it reflects the heat. And really who cares what the van looks like on a 100+ degree day - whose standing around criticing it 😂

@darinladd5312 2 года назад

i prefer the shanty look, personally. more shanty = more shandy.

@EricaRae76 Год назад

YOU RULE!!!

@RuaWaterwalker 4 года назад

Tk you so much - I was just going to go to Amazon & buy some reflectixs and ur vid came up on my feed! Great tks again!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@Lulu.G-61 2 года назад

Wow! What a great idea, I will definitely try this in our trailer. I sew, so I can put it together that way instead of fusible tape but, I will follow the rest of your well thought out plan. Thank you for sharing!

@RVwithTito 2 года назад

You're welcome. Make it your own. We like being able to get rid of the valance and sides for more open space.

@Kilkenny1923 4 года назад

The greatest value in reflectix is the silver paper that reflects radiated heat. Cover that up with cloth and you might as well use bubble wrap.

@KarenFuchsbichler 4 года назад

Exactly my point.

@donchristie420 4 года назад

And needs to be outside, before the sun rays hit the glass windows 🤨

@Tonyrd3000 4 года назад

Reflectix installed the way he did helps block more light as well as providing more insulation value at the windows. If you look at it, he has basically installed it similar to what it would be in an attic or wall installation.

@lizmclean5342 4 года назад

@@KarenFuchsbichler ehst

@nruegner 4 года назад

@@Tonyrd3000 I agree. It is used as insulation in this case.

@sallybosch9712 3 года назад

FINALLY a decent LOOKING reflectix curtain/cover!!! Thank you!!!

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

You're so welcome. We really love them.

@holliegrantham5918 4 года назад

The visual space you picked up is awesome too!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

You're right. That was part of the goal. Something very slim yet functional.

@ilovelucy7073 4 года назад

That is really cool, love it ! Great job !

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Hey thanks!

@martymartyn7829 4 года назад

Thank you! Terrific job. I have a small window at home I will try this on mainly to reduce the heat from the sun during part of the day or reduce the cold when needed. Thanks again for sharing your great idea and skills. It looks 'really nice' and 'Professional'. 🌿

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@kevgermany 4 года назад

No sewing. Great. Then I see there's ironing involved. Oh dear. Seriously, great job.

@rogerstarkey5390 4 года назад

Use self adhesive velcro instead!

@TheLakingc 4 года назад

My worry is measuring! I cannot ever seem to get measurements correct!

@rourribeck5578 4 года назад

ROFL... this comment made my day (I teach sewing)...lol

@mijalic1 Год назад

Great idea and presentation. Thank you for your time and effort to make this video and share your knowledge and experience with us. Greetings from Croatia.

@rhess10 4 года назад

I think the whole point of Reflectix is to REFLECT the light and heat. My guess is that it had better heat reflection when you had the fitted pieces. Nice project though.

@007nadineL 4 года назад

I don't understand you...

@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath 3 года назад

Heat is transferred by three ways convection conduction and radiation. Reflectix, if it has a reasonably air tight seal, helps with two of the these. radiation and convection. Drafts are convection

@sheliaporter6795 Год назад

I love this! I do sew and started mine by sewing it, but, I like how you attached it at the top and how it has magnets to hold it up, when you want the cover up, so I will be adjusting mine. Thank you!

@mimiolsen7676 Год назад

I am impressed ❤❤.I am trying to insulate my camper windows for winter. This,is great,summer or winter,and easy on the eyes.thanks!👍👍

@RVwithTito Год назад

Glad you like it!

@jksatte 4 года назад

I wanted to see how it looked from the outside looking in.

@rolandjacques649 3 года назад

Would. Have been nice to see what the whole room looked like also

@katbot2190 Год назад

I have attic foil and reflectix. Helped a lot. I can't see out, but the rv stays cool. I really like this. I wish there was some way to add something to the pleated shades already in the rv to reflect the heat.

@cherbear1996 2 года назад

Yes!!! Hated looking at reflectix..my BFF made me curtains(blackout) n sewed the reflection inside the curtain..curtain attaches to bottom of window with velcro..at some point I'll change to magnets..love it..✌💜😊

@kathymintexas1556 4 года назад

You're the man! So many smart details. And no sew--ingenious!

@LaurelHill2024 2 года назад

Very well done!! its a nice clean build. if you're trying to block heat from coming in, then the gaps aren't going to prevent that from happening. Even so, I liked the way you made it and I'll be thinking about that when I start my project. Thanks for a very good video.

@leisuretravelinlockes8037 4 года назад

Brilliant as usual, Brian. Way to go.

@rstumbaugh43 2 года назад

Pretty nice!! Ide suggest some magnets on the bottom, glued to wall, so if if you are slightly off level at a temporary rest area or driving, the shade will stay flush to wall.

@TimsBitsnPieces 4 года назад

I'm not keen on the large gap between the insulation sections, that defeats the purpose of having the insulation sections. It would be best if the sections were a very minimal amount of distance between them or still joined as that is the purpose of this to keep out/in heat.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

I'm not sure if it makes that big a difference. I tried to find a gap that would not be too bulky when folded 4 times. 4 inches seemed to do the trick. That's still 16" out of 21 or so for the window area.

@jjoy7 4 года назад

Tim Gay the drapery, blackout curtain, would definitely minimize that concern. If one were using thin material then it may be a factor. I appreciate this idea and video. 😊👍

@leticiayanez8331 2 года назад

Im so happy I just saw tjis video great idea I just bought an older rv n going to remodel the inside. I bought the curtains n have everything else thanks for the idea.

@RVwithTito 2 года назад

You're welcome. Good luck with the project. I'll be making more too. 👍

@philsmith5400 4 года назад

Clever! Did you use your thermal gun before and after to see how effective they are at blocking heat from getting in?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Nope. Just tore off the old blinds and valances and needed a improved replacement. I've slept right up against them during cold and hot weather. Seemed to do an excellent job insulating.

@philsmith5400 4 года назад

@@RVwithTito well, either way, innovative, as usual!

@DontStopBrent 2 года назад

Excellent idea. Just excellent

@topherjoe1 4 года назад

I live in a sw facing A frame house, glass galore, it gets soooo hot in here! I hang a towel over my dutch door window in the kitchen in the summer months after 300p when the sun hits the window directly.....I would love something I can fold up and then be put away in the winter. Your design is perfect! Thank you!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Oh wow! I hope it works. Good luck.

@adobemastr 4 года назад

Marie, why in the world would you live in an a frame glass house that faces the south? I’m sure there is a solution to help with that situation, like putting up 4 x 8 sheets of foam insulation to make the Inside livable.

@topherjoe1 4 года назад

@@adobemastr I know right? SW facing and it is for the view of Puget Sound. I have floor to ceiling blackout curtains in the living room area to cover the center four rectangle window sections, that helps somewhat, .I had semi transparent film over the triangle part of the windows but they broke down over time, time to get some new film. The heat is the worst between 2:30p and 5:30pm. I cant complain because I have a killer view, my ex (deceased) won the argument over getting this house 26 years ago and I have to say now, im glad I gave in. My bedroom is my office because of covid-19 and I HAVE to figure something out for that room...I die about 300p...I will look into the insulation. thank you!

@adobemastr 4 года назад

marie lynne A couple of months ago I insulated the top of my shipping container with 2 inch sold in 4’ x 8’ foam sheets purchased from Home Depot. It made a world of difference. You might be able to buy 4 inch foam or glue two pieces of the 2 inch foam together to get you 4 inches of insulation for those windows. You will lose your view, but you might be able to remove the foam during the winter months and get your view back if you plan everything out correctly when you install them. I think it would be a doable project and save you the agony of living in a blistering hot A-frame house. And relatively inexpensive. Like anything, it would take planning and research and figuring out the best way to do this.

@judielliott4994 3 года назад

Damn bubba, and I thought I was a genius, I bow to you. That was great.

@stevenspainhower5493 4 года назад

Very nice window treatment, Tito; however, you have defeated the purpose and function of Reflectix. It is a radiant barrier, not insulation. It reflects much of the suns rays away from the RV, but unfortunately it conducts heat on contact. So, when it touches the nice, grey curtain, it absorbs the heat from the fabric and transfers it to the second layer of the curtain. Reflectix is good against radiation, but not against conduction. Otherwise, virtually everyone in a camper van or RV would not be showing the Reflectix in the windows. Good handyman, though.

@miscellaneousHandle 4 года назад

I had the same thought Steven. Reflectix is not insulation and we just hid the shiny side which is essential for it to function. I like Brian's stuff, but I think he needs to check with the manufacturer on this one.

@longhairmullet 4 года назад

I think it can still “reflect” heat even with thin layer of material over it. But yes material will absorb some heat too. Though Thinsulate is best option.

@progressiveprepper6553 4 года назад

Reflectix only works as a reflective barrier. If you cover it with fabric it is useless. You could just put cardboard in between and it would do the same thing

@butchkelin3762 4 года назад

Ditto, relexctix reflects heat (radiant) but it also conducts heat.

@lefler39 4 года назад

A radiant barrier works best when it is perpendicular to the radiant energy striking it. .. Great work on a black out shade containing a foil however the foil is useless. Why doesn't the Blake out curtain manufacture do not add it. Insulation foam as the insert would work however curtain material would be HOT from absorption

@64maxpower 3 года назад

You are good. Everything you do is a clean installation

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad you like this one.

@delbowen1 4 года назад

Awesome neat job for a bloke!!!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Thanks 👍

@tjenkens 4 года назад

Looks great! One question, do you lose any of the heat rejecting capabilities by covering the reflective material with cloth?

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Hard to say. It wouldn't make it past the shade. My non-scientific assumption is that light would still come through the window in either case therefore heating it up. I've also found that the window frame is also a large source of heat. I can say we've used the other blinds in the Arizona desert in direct sun and they worked great. There was no heat transfer on the inside. Thanks for the question.

@tjenkens 4 года назад

RV with Tito DIY that is good news...this is a much nicer solution!

@kathyc68 2 года назад

I love this! For years we've stuffed the reflectix style "windshield shades" into our bedroom windows and on top of that added curtains. This means, no easy opening up for light during the day. I really like that these are super low profile, no window boxes, curtain rods, etc. Can you tell me, are you still happy with these? My husband wants to know if any light comes in the sides or bottom? I can always make them wider if I have to, but he sees every bit of light when he 'sleeps', lol. :)

@AsWeGoRV 4 года назад

Great shade idea...I've been wondering what to do for light blocking insulating shades in our RV that wouldn't break teh bak...looks like I have an idea to run with now...thanks to you!

@HyacinthDaisyRose 4 года назад

Love it! Love that there's no sewing too!

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Me too!! Thanks.

@campgoerOne Год назад

Looks and works fantastic! Great job!!!

@RVwithTito Год назад

Thanks! We sold that RV earlier this year, but still love those blinds. We did something similar in our Class A, but they're not as perfect as those in the Class C.

@billsmith8809 8 месяцев назад

ITS BEAUTIFUL!

@FYRSTWAFFEN 9 месяцев назад

AWESOME JOB AND IT LOOKS GREAT...

@margaretheathcote9842 4 года назад

Sorry phone messed up that was a great video I learned.something new.

@mejoe943 3 года назад

Brilliant! Love your shop.

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

Thank you!

@arangoje Год назад

A radient barrier does not work if you don't have an air gap on either side of it. So I assume that whatever cooling you are getting is from the curtain and the performance would be the same with or without the reflective material.

@arielroman4680 2 года назад

What a beautiful , non sewing job! will duplicate. thanks so much. great job

@matthewgordon8839 2 года назад

Great job, very clever, it's given me some ideas. Thanks

@RVwithTito 2 года назад

You’re welcome 😊

@barbaranneboyer4796 4 года назад

does your wife rent you out? lol : )

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

I'll ask but I'm sure I know the answer :)

@lindaroyal8161 10 месяцев назад

Very nice, works perfectly...

@DanetteMae 3 года назад

Very cool concept! Thanks for sharing

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

You bet!

@loriwalker-brandon9163 3 года назад

Brilliant design!

@srr-smith748 3 года назад

Nice! Love! Now can I borrow your workshop 😂 😂 👍

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

Sure. For a few more beers, I'll loan you my iron too? :)

@srr-smith748 3 года назад

🤣😂🍻🍺🍻

@amypoole1055 11 месяцев назад

Your a genius! These are great!

@katherinecain7821 2 года назад

LOVE THIS.

@chelle7_myblueeyeddog Год назад

I have been trying to figure out a way to have a black out shade for heat and light, but when the weather is nice, a way to open it up that looks nice and I don't have to take them all off and temporarily store them. I love this idea. I had already bought black out shade panel from Walmart and have been mulling it over in my mind. I want function as well as aesthetics. Your solution marries this very well! I have some questions. 1) How did you finish out the sides? Did you fold it into itself and glue? 2) Do you think it would work using a solid sheet of Reflectix? I sew and was thinking I could sew small channel for it to fold. Or do you think it would be too bulky? 3) Along that same train of thought, if I did do slats, do you really need that 2" space to fold it up? We're in TX and full timers. We have a canopy but it still gets hot and I feel the cold coming through in the winter. Just want to use as much insulation as possible. 4) Is it hanging well, flat and flush, because of the bar at the bottom to give it weight? I know you went to the edge of the window frame. I love how flush it is and you don't have any light coming through. Also, the aluminum cleats are perfect. Great idea! 5) I too was thinking about magnets to keep it up. But what about folding it to the top above the glass so to not block the view? I know you said you can remove them, but I don't want to have to do that. Ideas? You definitely have a new subscriber. Thanks for the great ideas and for taking the time to reply.

@RVwithTito Год назад

It's been a while (and we don't have that rig anymore) but let me try and answer your questions. 1. Yes. I folded them in, glued, then glued the two folded sides together 2. You'd have to experiment with that. It may be too bulky to fold nicely unless you roll it. 3. Can't say. 4. Yes. You could certainly do that if you have the room. Just be sure to make them longer. Every window is different. In our new motorhome, there's very little room above the window frame. Hope this helps. Cheers! Brian

@chelle7_myblueeyeddog Год назад

@@RVwithTito Thank you so much for your reply. I really appreciate your time and opinion.

@RVwithTito Год назад

You're very welcome.

@FrenchEros 3 года назад

Hello Brian. There is something I don’t understand. I thought that reflectic HAD to show to reflect the sun rays. Did I think wrong?

@crazycrab8578 3 года назад

GOOD OLD WONDER WEB, I used that on me windows as well, saves sowing

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

Yes. Works great.

@jimsjacob 4 года назад

That was awesome. When you drilled through for the top Z bar I flinched!! :). I’m always nervous drilling through to the outside and it looked like your drill went pretty far. Great mod.

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

It would have had to go through one more aluminum layer before seeing sunlight. I made sure to use a shorter bit :)

@jimsjacob 4 года назад

RV with Tito DIY Oh, I have not doubt on your work. You’re very thorough on what you do. I get nervous is all... Great job!

@anyssarobertsify 2 года назад

Genius! I'm gonna try this on my skoolie :D

@chloemypet 5 месяцев назад

Really like this idea!! Tysm!!

@RVwithTito 5 месяцев назад

Glad you like it!

@Uke4Jesus 4 года назад

Beautifully done.

@debjustdeb4301 3 года назад

Ingenious and Very nice looking! Great Job! Thanks for sharing

@The1Creston 3 года назад

Looks nice and functional.

@delmarsbeensaved8569 4 года назад

My wife has seen your workshop 🤨.You are off my favorite people list. 😆 BTW great work

@RVwithTito 4 года назад

Oops! I wondered who that person was lurking around.

@moosemcguirk1640 4 года назад

That’s fantastic work! I’m going to do that for mine. Thanks for the idea. I love it! Especially effective for today’s sun which is much hotter And brighter.

@saharaalfie697 3 года назад

***..Thanks a whole lot mister Tito ***

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

You bet!

@CanadianLadyVanLife 3 года назад

Thank you, I love your idea. I will need to make some adjustments since I am in a van but I love the concept. I also have my own channel. I have subscribed

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

You're welcome. I'm sure you'll come up with something great.

@nicolaewington8308 3 года назад

amazing and great thankyou just what I was looking for

@RVwithTito 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@kathyvandoozer Год назад

Absolutely perfect

@flyfishing1776 2 года назад

🤔,I'm all in for velcro and 3m superglue 😁

@carolmaplesden916 2 года назад

yeah im a Velcro kinda gal Love it

@knuckles1006 Год назад

The reflective surface of the Reflectix is now covered so it is not reflecting the suns heat back out. It is now acting as an insulated curtain. I am going to do this but I am only going put the cloth on the side facing the interior and just roll it up when the heat from the sun is not an issue.

@RVwithTito Год назад

Sure. Modify the setup any way you see fit. It should work. The window will probably still get hot since the reflectix is on the inside.