Stay cool with solar screens and window insulation for your vehicle
Solar screens window insulation was born to keep vehicles cooler. No more burning your hands on the steering wheel, no more seared skin from hot seatbelts or its metal componentry, and no sliding on to super hot leather seats.
And we have to be completely honest … we love them! And if you’ve got them in your 4×4, you’ll never look back.
Here’s everything you need to know about Solarscreen window insulation and why you should have it in your vehicle.
What does a solar screen do?
Using a screen to cover your windows and windscreen is the trick to keeping your vehicle substantially cooler than the ambient temperature outside.
A full set of solar screens in your 4WD means you’ll jump into a vehicle that’s 10 degrees cooler than the temperature outside, rather than 10 degrees hotter! We have tested them in temperatures up to about 45-50 degrees and have seen a substantial difference compared to cars without them.
How do solar screens work?
Inside the composite material, multiple layers of mylar and polyethylene insulation prevent heat waves (infrared) from passing through the screen. These waves of light, visible, UV and ultraviolet all have the inherent ability to create heat, so rather than allowing these lightwaves into the vehicle, solar screens bounce them out.
Each set of solar screens is designed to perfectly fit the windows of your vehicle, so light can’t get in and, therefore, no heat from the light.
Please note, your vehicle can still get “warm” as heat can still be absorbed through the metal panels and travelling through the hot air outside, which is also a bonus, especially if you want to stay warm in winter!
What are the other benefits of solar screens?
Keeps you warm
As well as keeping light out of the vehicle, the same reflective properties can allow you to keep heat in the vehicle. If you sleep in your vehicle this could be a massive upside for you. Often heat will dissipate through the glass of the windows at night making your vehicle cold. However, solar screens will stop the warm air from inside the car interacting with the cold air around the glass. It’s a win-win.
Reduces condensation
The by-product of the hot and cold air not mixing means that condensation is not created. This stops those pesky water drops from getting down into the cracks of your windows, or worse, dripping on you in the middle of the night.
Absorbs outside noises
The nine layers of insulation work together to absorb sounds and noises, as well as provide insulation from the heat and cold.
Solarscreen window insulation packages
Solarscreen has been creating top-notch windows insulation gear since 1998 and it’s been extremely popular here in Western Australia where the temperatures can be scorching. There are several sets to fit your needs.
Solarscreen Touring Set
The Touring Set is one of the most common sets. It essentially covers everything behind the driver. This option is a great solution if you are travelling most days, or if you have a lot of gear in the back of your vehicle. A fridge will also be much more efficient if you are able to keep the ambient temp of the vehicle down.
Solarscreen Complete Set
As the name suggests, this is a Complete Set with all the glass in the vehicle having a cover option, from the windscreen to the back of the vehicle. If you are stationary for a few days at a time, you can set them up and allow them to do their job. Also great if you sleep in your vehicle and want to have some added privacy or just like it really dark when you sleep.
Solarscreen Cargo Set
The Cargo Set is a top solution for covering the rear of your vehicle. Keeping the sun out of the cargo areas of the vehicle allows them to stay cooler and offer a more stable and comfortable temperature. This set is ideal for families or people who still want to have the rear passenger windows clear.
Solarscreen Dash Protector
This product is a small thin piece of solar screen designed to sit at the bottom of your windscreen to reduce the light that streams in and heats up the dash, slowly destroying it. This piece is small enough that it can be left on while driving without causing any interference to your view of the road. It’s only available for certain models, usually vehicles with a straighter screen.
What does a Solarscreen set include?
The Solarscreen window insulation sets come with:
- The complete set of screens designed specifically for your vehicle
- All screens have suction cups attached and are ready to stick to the window
- Solarscreen window insulation comes in a heavy-duty, 210 denier, nylon storage bag
Get fitted with a Solarscreen solution today
Controlling the temperatures in your vehicle, whether cold or hot, can make a huge difference to your travelling comfort, not to mention privacy.
Get in touch with the team at Midland 4WD Centre and get your 4WD fitted with Solarscreen windows insulation before your next trip.
