Having a cover that you can place over the windshield of your RV when you're parked provides you with a number of advantages, including keeping the interior of the vehicle from getting too hot. If you don't currently have this type of automotive accessory, you should plan to shop for one before your next RV trip — especially if you're traveling during the hot months of summer. One of the first rules of shopping for an RV windshield cover is to ensure that you buy a product that is specifically designed for your make and model of RV. This will ensure a correct fit. Here are some features to seek as you evaluate different covers.

Front Window Coverage

An RV's windshield is its largest piece of glass, but don't overlook the size of the front two windows, too. While the other windows in the RV typically have curtains or other coverings, the front windows are bare and because of their size, they can allow a lot of heat into the vehicle. It's ideal to buy a windshield cover that wraps around to cover the front windows, too. This design's high degree of coverage can be instrumental in keeping the interior of the RV cool, as well as providing privacy when you need it.

Method of Mounting

You'll find that RV Windshield Covers mount to the exterior of your vehicle in a few different ways. For example, some use snap fasteners, while others use high-powered magnets to keep the cover in place. There are advantages of each style, so it's important to think about your personal preference. Some people favor the magnet style, as this design can make it easier to mount the cover because you don't have to precisely line up the two magnets quite as much as you do with the two halves of a snap fastener.

Transparency

Every RV windshield cover is designed to keep sunlight from entering into the vehicle, but there are a number of products that provide this function and still allow you to see out to some degree. Typically constructed from a fine mesh-style fabric, this design may be appealing to you for a number of reasons. For example, if you're sitting in your RV with the cover on, but you still want to have an idea of what is taking place around the vehicle, this can be a feature that you like more than a cover that doesn't allow you to see through it.