New Camper Curtains

Post by **squarepants** » 30 Mar 2008, 20:40

hi folks,

My Trident high-top has some "sun battled" curtains. Look ropey now, notably when on full view. Lots of people on the web offer the service. Any hints on who to go to or who to avoid?
Neither me or my better half use a sewing machine so that's out. What about losing the curtains altogether for insulation mats? Is that a realistic option? Would appreciate any pointers.

Post by **gti mad man** » 30 Mar 2008, 20:43

Was at volksworld company called vw curtains about£120 for a 8 piece set but they got over 500 colours to go for:)

Post by **Vash** » 30 Mar 2008, 21:31

Try these browns textiles

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 30 Mar 2008, 21:40

During the late spring & through the summer months there is a company from Burscough, Lancashire who regularly have camper van curtains on ebay.

Their T25 curtains usually come in a set of nine ie. 2x front cab, 4x rear side, 1x rear hatch & 2x high top. also 9x tie-backs & 2x cushions with matching covers.

They normally have a 'Buy It Now' price & a 'Make An Offer' facility. The advertised price was iirc £59.99 so I offered £51.00 (+ £9.99 p&p) & I got them at that price. Not bad at £60.99 all in. The curtains are lined & are sprayed with a fire retardent (Very Important!!!) & come with a header tape attached (again fire retardent).

The seller is J.Browns Textiles & at the time I bought my curtains they had 100% positive feedback.

Post by **Martipants** » 30 Mar 2008, 21:41

We just got a set made up by Sarah at vwcampercurtains.co.uk

She did a great job, sent us material samples before we committed, made them fullt lined (can do blackout linings too), shorter for over the worktop, all the bits and trimmings, tabs poppers etc. About £150.

IF I could work the photo thingumy I'd put up a shot of them. Awwww, don't they look lovely?[/url]

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 30 Mar 2008, 21:43

Vash, you dirty wrotten cheat using only 4 words including a link!

It's no wonder you posted so fast!

Post by **jamesc76** » 30 Mar 2008, 21:43

alot of people here only use silver screens no need for curtains at all there just as good, well a bit better as there thermal, i started out with curtains and now use silverscreens with curtains drawn over to make it bit more cossy for the missus!!!

Post by **T'Onion** » 30 Mar 2008, 22:09

^^^ wot he said but without the curtains

curtains and blinds are crap , get some silver screen from JK

Post by **Vash** » 31 Mar 2008, 06:28

Bowton Lad wrote:Vash, you dirty wrotten cheat using only 4 words including a link! It's no wonder you posted so fast!

Think I got their name from you ages ago!

Post by **squarepants** » 31 Mar 2008, 21:29

still need to be convinced about thermal screens...curtains are cosy...not too girly is it?

Post by **andylekker** » 19 May 2008, 08:25

both is best

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Post by **shallyscarlet** » 19 May 2008, 08:49

I use both silver screens and curtains.. Silverscreens were self made (thermal wrap from B&Q) and they do make a massive difference in winter and lovely and cool in summer, the curtains just make it more cosy for us girls xx

Post by **mrs mininut** » 19 May 2008, 13:56

I can't believe the price companies charge for curtains for campers

Luckily ours were new when we got the van.

I have just taken ours out to give them a clean, what an absolute doddle to make. I checked the price of ours from where they were originally bought....£140 quid

not lined because of double sided pattern and even now I have re done the back one so it doesn't hang down when you open the back door.

I was thinking of buying a new sewing machine, I definately will now, I may offer my services once I have it. Not many overheads

We got some thermal mats as well but we never use them, just something else to get out and put away everyday ( probably just being lazy

) plus not having much space to keep them in the day, at least curtains are in situ all the time.

Post by **teutonic T3** » 19 May 2008, 16:30

bought mine off maxine at dub dub campers, they are top quality and she's great to deal with!

MUST HAVE BEEN DRUNK,just noticed what i wrote here-should have said MAD DUBBERS 07971 829254

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