🌌 Transform your van into a cozy retreat!
The VanEssential Insulated Blackout Rear Door Window Covers are expertly crafted for Ford Transit High and Medium Roof models from 2015 onwards. Made with durable materials, these covers provide 100% light blocking and exceptional insulation, reflecting 95% of radiant heat. Perfect for stealth camping, they come in a pair and include a convenient storage sack.
Manufacturer | VanEssential |
Brand | VanEssential |
Item Weight | 2.44 pounds |
Package Dimensions | 29 x 8.1 x 2.8 inches |
Manufacturer Part Number | VEFORD012 |
Position | Rear, Outside |
J**N
Wonderful!
One of the best purchases I've made for my camper van. They fit very well and are made from good quality material.
A**R
well made, a little pricy
these are some great window covers! i just wish that they were a little more reasonably priced but I find myself saying that with everything now a days. overall, for the quality of the proudt and the little pouch that comes with it its very nice. also the magnets are nice and strong.Im very sad because i had thought that these were for the ford transit connect. make sure not to make the same mistake as me! hopefully one day this company makes window covers for the ford transit connect!
N**6
Bless this company!
Living full time in a converted camper van, I needed an AFFORDABLE sliding door window covering that was STURDY, EFFICIENT, FIT my vehicle well, and didn’t smell like chemicals upon opening.The VanEssentials♻️ cover satisfied all those requirements! And the bag included was a bonus!I THANK THIS COMPANY for making this quality product at an affordable price
M**A
Stop heat dead in its tracks where others don't!
I bought this last year June 15, 2022. I must have been desperate given that's when the heat in Florida, Georgia really kicks in.I actually am thinking (hesitant only because of the price) of buying a 2nd one to double the protection.The temperature from the inside of the fabric gets to be 108 Fahrenheit using my digitsl laser temp gun. This is when the metal roof from the insude of my van gets to 115 degrees! And this shade totally works to stop the heat wuth reasonable results under those conditions.This year its a struggle inside the van (not properly insulated inside roof, walks, floors, etc (will get to that soon, its a 100 percent live in vehicle, so it has to be done on the road.The point being, if you invest in anything to stop the heat, and to block out 100 percent of the window space for privacy, get these.The build feels like a home USA grown, not China product. The material fabric is a joy to hold in hands when installing and removing it several times a day.I gave it a non perfect score of 4 stars because of a couple of picky things below ike:1. Magnet placement could be improved by adding more. There are Magnets (which actually work) sparingly around the edges (of the side front windows mainly). I don't see how magnets can be used on front window because of lack of metal framing on the edges of the windshield. However, on the shades for side windows of the van, where there is metal framing,, there are several places there should be additional magnets on the shades (which Im going to do myself) that will improve attachment of the shades.2. The outside strap sewn onto yje shade to synch it up for storing could be improved.It could be wider, perhaps two inches. Thickerand maybe elastic as well. It also should be a more visible color making it easy to see.It is vervy difficult to locate the velcro part of the strap to complete the wrap up process. Extra time is needed, and a degree of fumbling about occurs, to get the strap synched around this not so small shade.I have gone t h e wrong way 50% of time convoluding the process of breaking it down and storing the shade between stops.Make the straps wider, thocker material to aid in this process. I suppose, more compatible for rough man hands? The thin strap is thin, feminine like IMO.3. Slit improvements:Well, design a model which lets you know which end the slit is. Maybe just put a slit on the top and bottom of the shade.As it is now. once you start unfurling this beast, and realize the orientation is upside down, youve basically got to wrestle a partially opened shade to get the slit upright.In addition, the slit, should have an extra piece of applicable material as a backing.You see, once the current model shade is installed to the front windshield and the slit is worked around the area where the rear view mirror or other device such as a dashcam, gaps around the slit are formed causing it to spread apart.This leaves gaps and openings which break the privacy aspects and permits places to look in, or allow light to project out from inside the van.The shades to an excellent job blocking light, but the gaps formed around the slit are an issue. Especially at night when you want to turn lights on inside the van. So the gaps around the slit (when encountering accessories like dash cam) could be resolved by simly adfing a piece of material that velcros around the gaps caused by the slit.Should be on both sides to accommodateeither side of how the shade is installed.3. Metal ribs inside inside the shade could be improved.They slide around inside the shade and are not stiff enough.These seem not to be sewn in their own space inside the shade sections. Therefore, they shift about vertically at imperfect angles. They feel like they are going to poke out too.Furthermore, the guage of metal, and shape should be thicker and flat. Why?The ford transit front windshield is tall and wide. The current ribs are not strong enough to install the shade toughtly against the inside of the windshield causing the shade to droop.The drooping shade, however slight, creates pockets of hot air, that rushes out the imperfectly gaping portions along the top of the shade.The hot air the shade successfully stops, unfortunately finds its way into the van by riding up the shade through these droop channels.Since the inner ribs are just only sufficient, the top trim of the installed shade is left to its own demise.Thus, the heat moves up and back into the cab.The good thing is the shade stops the heat, but the heat then forms between the shade and glass, causing a hot pocket. Then, if unattended to, fings its way up and back into cab.Tough one, but, thicker inner ribs, perhaps 1/2 inch. flat, 12 guage strength would be much better.This would allow the shade to be "corked" into place providing a tought install, preventing the gaps between it and the glass.Creating a nice, snug, protective wall that sits flush to and against the inside of the front windshield glass and snuggly into the outter window frame.Lets face it. This is a monster of a shade, so why worry about adding bulk for effectiveness?Lets face it, those buying this product are paying for performance, so lets get it right.4. Handles, or handle like grab points along the middle back of the shade.There is nothing to hold onto when installing the shade. The meterial is flat and slippery. and when installing from the drivers seat. there is nowhere to hold onto when snugging it into place.5. Options to buy grades of shade strength across different models.Offer regular, thicker, and thickest!Right now I want to buy another shade to double my protection. The inner insulation is only about 1/2 inch thick. Why not offer 3/4" and 1" thick models?Well. thats about it for now.I think I would develop my own improvements and sell them myself as a competitor to your design, but I share these improvements to the manufacturer because I may not build my own with the specs I have suggested above. Since youve got the idea, lets get it right.For my improvement ideas, you could send me a courtesy copy for review? Contact me.Thank you for a great (improvable) product!Look forward for future improved models.By the way, these also keep heat in, and cold out when its cold outside!Oh yea, other colors as well.‐------Edited: July 9, 2023. (Grammer and spelling corrects) Added quick photo.
D**.
Perfect fit
I’m pretty happy with these, excellent fit and quality construction. Magnets are strong and work like they should.
B**G
Beats homemade!
We bought these after buying the large sliding door window cover earlier in the week. They appear well insulated and constructed. We had our own window covers that had magnets but was only simple material but the dogs and gravity challenged our build. We really like these and should have done this much sooner. Highly recommend.
C**E
Good quality but overpriced and needs improvements
I have now ordered a passenger and driver side, 2nd row, window covers (VWD after market window for both), both front side windows, and the windshield. From my research, it seems that van window covers are either extremely expensive and amazing quality, or affordable and not so great quality. These fall somewhere in the middle. Although they are good quality, I feel they need some improvements and are a bit overpriced for what they are. They already have straps on them to secure them when off the window, but it would be nice if those straps could also hold the cover up so you didn’t have to constantly take the whole thing off or on. Another option would be to add stronger magnets so you can fold half of it down and have half the window exposed but if you do that it just falls off. As of now it’s all on or all off. Also, they are very bulky when folded up and off the window. They take up precious space in your van. In addition,the front side windows are slightly awkward as there are not really great places for magnets to stick so they must stay in place by wedging between the cupholder and door and they just don’t seem to be a perfect fit. I just received the windshield cover and I am returning that one. Since we have a cargo van we have no rearview mirror. That means even when the cover is as spread out as possible, there’s still a sag in middle at the top. Someone can see through that small spot and definitely does not make them black out. I can see that sag getting worse over time too. I am past the return time for the other windows so I will be keeping them, but the windshield one is going back and I’m looking for an alternative.
J**E
Fit well
Surprisingly good fit. Will buy the rest for my other windows as money allows.
R**
Fits perfect on a 2018 ford transit med top
Love the way they snug the sides and top with the magnets on our back doors.Took a little maneuvering to get them lined up but they fit with no gaps.We bought them for more privacy than keeping weather out but if it works for that, great.Will be buying for the front and sides later.It was a bit pricey but I was trying to do it myself, but it was going to take more trouble than it’s worth so I thought the price out weighed the struggle.
J**M
excelent fit worth the purchase
Thought I could do this myself...but no that just isn't going to happen. This is a complete and satisfying product. Great quality, well thought out device. Bought bug screens and insulated window coverings, the complete package for my ford transit. The fit is awesome.
P**A
Great fit. Well made.
Nice. Very well made. Strong magnet all around.Expensive. Recommend.
A**R
Works great on a 2020 Transit 350
This item fits a 2020 Transit 350HD. A bit pricey for what it is, but considering how hard it is to find ones that for, it's worth it.
S**P
LOOKS REALLY GOOD, SELLER IS UNAVAILABLE WONT HELP WITH QUESTIONS
great 2015 transit high roof. SELLER IS NOT FRIENDLY WONT ANSWER QUESTIONS
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