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What is your favorite windshield solar shade?
I'm looking for a shade that fits snugly without breaking the bank. The typical fold-up ones are either too large or too wide, so I end up sort of breaking them apart while being used heavily. Thanks for your inputs.
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07-09-2020, 09:36 AM
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Not cheap, but I just got one from Covercraft and I'm very impressed with the quality and fit. They said it would take about a month and a half because they're making medical supplies, but they actually shipped it in about 3 weeks. Overall 10/10, would recommend.
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07-09-2020, 10:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alia176
I'm looking for a shade that fits snugly without breaking the bank. The typical fold-up ones are either too large or too wide, so I end up sort of breaking them apart while being used heavily. Thanks for your inputs.
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I have a Covercraft as well. It fits well and is rigid. I would have thought for a “custom fit cover” it would have been a better fit, but then it might be a lot harder to put up. Easy enough to use as is. It’s in stock here for the 4Runner and shows July 15th shipment.
Amazon.com: Covercraft UVS100 Custom Sunscreen: 2003-09 Fits Toyota 4RUNNER (Blue Metallic) (UV10847BL): Automotive
Not cheap though for a sunshade but should provide many years. I also have one for my Subaru too.
The ones that POP open and then have to fold back up into that figure 8 are dangerous lol. And kind of a pain.
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07-09-2020, 03:58 PM
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Quote:
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I'm looking for a shade that fits snugly without breaking the bank. The typical fold-up ones are either too large or too wide, so I end up sort of breaking them apart while being used heavily. Thanks for your inputs.
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07-09-2020, 04:36 PM
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I got the covercrafts (or similiar) YEARS AGO. I want to say 10 years ago. Anyway, as you can imagine, it is starting to fall apart but is still functional. I will order a new one soon. But yes, this the best one hands down.
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07-10-2020, 08:32 AM
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Does that one have insulation to reflect the UV? I can't imagine it contributes anything toward keeping the vehicle cool. Granted, you live in AZ so not much can be done in this regard!
In my experience, those flimsy popup deals do nothing toward heat insulation or UV reflection but these could be different, I dunno.
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07-10-2020, 12:32 PM
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I ordered one yesterday. Will report when it comes in.
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07-10-2020, 03:06 PM
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For anyone considering the Motorcraft one, realize it is thick, but folds multiple times so it can be stowed in the backseat or between the front passenger seat and door. It does a good job at keeping the inside relatively cool, but I got it to protect my dashboard. However, that was futile as mine is cracking (don't ask me how much that pisses me off, stupid factory defect). Even still, it provides almost 95% coverage. Mine lasted almost 10 years and my rig sleeps outside.
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07-11-2020, 08:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CookieRoe
I got the covercrafts (or similiar) YEARS AGO. I want to say 10 years ago. Anyway, as you can imagine, it is starting to fall apart but is still functional. I will order a new one soon. But yes, this the best one hands down.
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Thanks, I ordered one. Ten years is a damn good life for a folding windshield shade.
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07-20-2020, 06:28 PM
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Thanks, I ordered one. Ten years is a damn good life for a folding windshield shade.
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I got mine and holy cow, this thing ain't no joke. It's gonna last me ten years, unless i use it as a weapon or a baseball bat for some reason 
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07-20-2020, 08:39 PM
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Lasting 10years would seriously be worth it.. considering id really only need in it the summer. $150CAD is rather pricey..maybe ill get 20years out of mine???
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07-22-2020, 05:58 AM
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I've had Covercraft on my 4Runner for about 9 years now (got it for about $60 on Amazon back then). Have stuck with Covercraft for all 3 of our vehicles since then.
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07-22-2020, 09:08 AM
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+1 on the covercraft covers. I have not yet gotten one for the 4runner but I have ran this on 2 previous vehicles and wouldn't recommend anything else from other ones I have used over the years. They are pricey, yes, but the quality and fit has been amazing and the results (at least I felt) were definitely better than some of the cheaper, thinner options.
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