Window film

[Steve S]

Well as much as I thought that window film would be a waste of money I've proved myself wrong and I'm happy that I did"bouncey:
It's easy to install with a hairdryer and an exacto knife and it only took a few hours.
I'm amazed at how the chill factor has come down. Last winter I could always feel the chill from the big back window and this year there's nothing but warmth:)
When the box said it's like a double pained window they weren't joking! I would recommend the product as I'm very pleased with it:hpyclp:

[chuckster57]

Sounds like a worthy investment. Brand, source?

[hankpage]

Steve, I have used these shrink type films on stick homes in the past. The cardboard "frames" were held on with staples. How are they held in a RV application??? They do work well at stopping drafts, Hank

[Steve S]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Window-Insulation-Kits-Clear-Shrink-Film-3-x-5-Weather-Buster-Tape-Included-/131338952095

I bought 2 of them and I'm pleased:)

[Steve S]

Steve, I have used these shrink type films on stick homes in the past. The cardboard "frames" were held on with staples. How are they held in a RV application??? They do work well at stopping drafts, Hank

Hank there's a double sided tape that you put on the perimeter of the window then you rough cut the film and stick it to it then blast the hairdryer all over it and it shrinks nice and tight like a drum. After that you just cut off the excess film and it's done.
This film doesn't stick to the wind it actually gives an airspace in between the window and the film.:)

[chuckster57]

I looked at the link. Unfortunately it looks like something the cats would have to scratch at.

[hankpage]

Hank there's a double sided tape that you put on the perimeter of the window then you rough cut the film and stick it to it then blast the hairdryer all over it and it shrinks nice and tight like a drum. After that you just cut off the excess film and it's done.
This film doesn't stick to the wind it actually gives an airspace in between the window and the film.:)

Sounds great. It is most likely the same material I used to use, just installed with tape. Stay toasty, Hank
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[Festus2]

Steve -
By the time you pay for shipping ($12.00US), the cost of the item ($4.75US) plus taxes and the exchange on the Canadian dollar, this package ends up costing you almost $20.00Cdn. Yikes!

Couldn't help but noticing the French printing on the packaging which probably indicates that it was either packaged in Canada or imported for sale there. What's with that, eh?

Seems like it would be far cheaper to pick up a pack at your Home Depot, Canadian Tire or some other hardware store. At this time of year, these window insulation kits are readily available.

eBay prices look good until you factor in shipping costs which, unless you live in the USA, makes you think twice about buying them online.

[JRTJH]

Wal Mart sells a similar product marketed by Frost King. They are located in the hardware department next to the foam weather stripping. Single window packs (42" x 62") are $5.72, patio door packs (84" x 110") are $14.41 at our local store. The packs are complete with tape and film to do the size window indicated and can be cut down to do multiple windows of a smaller size.

Be sure to clean the window molding before applying the tape, it sticks well to the clean aluminum framework, but does not work on cold, damp or greasy surfaces. It is a "bear" to get all the tape residue off the frame when removing the tape next spring.

We used this film on the big rear window of our Springdale. It made a significant difference. One "hurdle" is forming the film around the window crank handles and opening levers. It doesn't like to be pulled tightly over obstacles. Also, once installed, the window is effectively closed until the film is removed (it can not be reused), so with some planning, it may be possible to leave the "opening part" of covered windows such that you can still get some ventilation where necessary. We decided to use the film on the larger (greater heat loss) windows and then used the aluminum bubble wrap sheeting on the couple of windows we felt were needed to ventilate the camper to remove condensation from showers, cooking and bathing.

It's a great product, but does have some limitations as indicated above.

[Steve S]

Steve -
By the time you pay for shipping ($12.00US), the cost of the item ($4.75US) plus taxes and the exchange on the Canadian dollar, this package ends up costing you almost $20.00Cdn. Yikes!

Couldn't help but noticing the French printing on the packaging which probably indicates that it was either packaged in Canada or imported for sale there. What's with that, eh?

Seems like it would be far cheaper to pick up a pack at your Home Depot, Canadian Tire or some other hardware store. At this time of year, these window insulation kits are readily available.

eBay prices look good until you factor in shipping costs which, unless you live in the USA, makes you think twice about buying them online.

You're right it would be a few $$ to buy from Ebay, I bought 40 boxes at an auction for $5.00. I kept 2 boxes and put the rest on a local online auction and sold each one for $7.00 so I guess I won on that one:D

[wahoonc]

You can buy it on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Weather-Buster-Window-Shrink-Insulation/dp/B00OP5CGY4) too. I also found it at Dollar Tree (http://www.dollartree.com/Weather-Buster-Window-Insulation-Kits/p331580/index.pro), both online and in some stores."bouncey:

Never used on my TT, but have used it in plenty of old houses over the years, great stuff.

Aaron:cool:

[SkiSmuggs]

I looked at the link. Unfortunately it looks like something the cats would have to scratch at.

My thought exactly. My cats love to explore anything new. I have bent blinds to prove it.

[Steve S]

Here's a few pics of the window film on the big back window. As you can see there's no condensation. If the seal on the perimeter of the window frame isn't perfectly sealed you will get condensation.
As stated before it's made a world of difference for me and there's no chills felt at all.:)

[Epoweredrc]

Hum, I really didn't think any that stuff would work. Maybe I should try some. I have my front window where my bed is it has air coming from it all the time when we get down into the low 30's out.

[JRTJH]

The December issue (I believe it was Dec. Not home to verify) has a two page article on using window film to help warm RV's during the winter. They discuss the application, maintenance and what to expect in pretty good detail. The article may be available online for those who want the information.

ADDED: Here is the link to the Trailer Life Window Film Review: http://www.trailerlife.com/reviews/hands-on-frost-king-window-insulation-kit/

[glenalt]

I think i'm going to give this stuff a try. Thanks.

[notanlines]

Be sure to read the article closely about the "removal of the double-sided tape." This is no small ordeal.

[glenalt]

I've had good results with 'goo gone' or something like that. I wonder if it works on this?

[Steve S]

I peeled some off on a window that I needed opened and the tape comes off with ease and no residue:) On the box it says to use a hairdryer while peeling the tape off but I didn't.

[Steve S]

And the window film came off today and it just peeled away, no residue at all.:) I'm definitely going to use this next winter as it made a huge difference! "bouncey:

[Desert185]

Hum, I really didn't think any that stuff would work. Maybe I should try some. I have my front window where my bed is it has air coming from it all the time when we get down into the low 30's out.

I thought the same thing until we used it on a cabin in Alaska. It's actually surprisingly effective.