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I did the whole Vanlife thing full-time for 5 years and my goal was to escape the COLD!.… Well, that didn't really happen… Two months in and I fell in love with snowboarding again. Looking back now it was obvious… beautiful scenery… fresh snow… And first tracks…
Just one problem… How was I going to survive winter… living in a vehicle? Lucky for me my van was well insulated… but… I had 7 massive windows I needed to figure out how to cover them.
This started an obsession to build the best camper van window covers. So let me tell you why if you have a camper van you need to grab yourself a set
Updated November 21, 2024: The Wanderful Campervan Window Covers are on sale now → Click HERE to Save $80 Today.
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The Wanderful Stealth Window Covers
Limited Timer offer Save $80
These Insulated & Blackout Window Covers are designed to give your van complete privacy and to block 95% of UV Rays keeping you van at the perfect temperature year-round
I know I know you are thinking… "They are just window covers… what's so special about them?" KK I'm getting there just hear me out. When I started my window cover journey there were a few things that were important to me.… let's dive in!
What We Looked For
- Fit & Design To insulate the van these covers needed to be a perfect fit and provide a good seal.
- Easy To Use You can't forget the van is a vehicle so they need to be quick & easy to put up and take down…
- Quality This product gets used multiple times a day… every day. So the build quality and material choices need to stand up to long-term use
- Performance At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how good they look… They need to help control the temperature of your van.
Make Sense? Now let's break things down and go over the 5 reasons you will love these things.
1. Stay Warm All Winter
Do you love winter? Chasing Snow & Camping in Ski Hill Parking Lots? Then The Wanderful Window Covers are built for you. They are insulated with double-sided foil-faced insulation to stop heat loss through your vehicle windows and prevent condensation. Keeping your van toasty warm even when it's -20C outside.
If you have spent any time winter camping in your van you know that the windows are the hardest area to stop heat loss. Moisture builds up on the windows creating condensation and the frost gets so thick you can't even see through your windows.
The Wanderful Window Covers are designed to create a perfect fit that simulates having a dual pane window and creates an air barrier (I'm not going to get technical here but air barriers are good) and this is what stops condensation from forming & all that precious heat from escaping out the large van windows.
Tested & Approved
I'm from Canada and when I say I'm from Canada I'm talking about the Freezing cold part… yeah -30C cold. I've traveled all over North America in my van and been comfortable in temperatures ranging from -13F up to 80F.
2. Easiest Way to Keep your Van Cool
Not just using your van in the winter? Tired of the scorching sun turning your van into a sauna? These window covers with foil-faced insulation reflect up to 95% of UV rays keeping your van cooler during the hot summer months.
These Shades Block 95% of UV Rays
If you are like me and a fan of using our van in the Summer & Winter then you know it's not just about keeping your van warm in the winter… .you also need a product that's going to help keep your van cool in the summer!
With these window covers the insulation inside them is foil faced on both sides which reflects most of the UV Rays from getting into the van and causing it to get uncomfortably hot in the summer.
3. Provides Safety & Security
These covers are machine-cut and held in place with the strongest magnets giving you a perfect seal & complete blackout privacy. Leaving you feeling safe and secure wherever you choose to camp!
I can't tell you how many times I've been sitting in my van minding my own business and had someone walk straight up to the window… .cup their hands around their face… .and stare directly into my van. Just think if I've had this happen to me time and time again how many times has it happened when I'm nowhere near my van?
4. Made Using Marine Grade Materials
These shades are built using Automotive & Marine Grade Materials. They also have a 2 Year Workmanship Warranty. These things are made to last.
Comes with a 2 Year Workmanship Warranty. These things are built to last
When it comes to anything camping / van / travel related quality is the most important thing. These products when you need them.… YOU NEED THEM TO WORK. That is why these window covers were designed using Automotive & Marine Grade Materials… ..yeah yeah what does that mean? Let me tell you… .
These covers are built using UV Resistant Coated Materials & Stitching so they won't break down over time when left in the sun for years on end… ..All materials are Water & Mold resistant… ..and even the insulation used is Automotive Insulation. Like I said.… Built To Last… .Period.
5. Test them out for 30 days
Want to give The Wanderful Stealth Shades a try? I am confident you'll never want to hit the road without them. But If for some reason you find that the shades aren't right for you, they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. So what do you have to lose?
Bottom line
I know it's pretty obvious by now but just in case you still needed some convincing. The Wanderful Window Covers are the real deal.
If you spend any time in your van, winter or summer, then getting a set of these should be on the top of your wish list if you grab a pair today The Wanderful has a sale going on and you can save yourself $80.
Best Overall
The Wanderful Stealth Window Covers
Limited Timer offer Save $80
These Insulated & Blackout Window Covers are designed to give your van complete privacy and to block 95% of UV Rays keeping you van at the perfect temperature year-round
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