Coco
Seasoned Expediter
I just received an inquiry from another member in regard to the windows in her Bentz sleeper.
She writes:
>Hi: Sometime ago you posted about some quilted window covers for Bentz Sleepers. I went to the Bentz website and couldnt' find anytning about them.
>
>Can you shed any more light on the subject?
I will share my reply with you.
We were just at Camping World where I purchased a roll of quilted, insulated mylar for around $15. I plan to make my own.
If you're not into sewing and gluing you may want to call Bentz and ask for Jake. Jeff Jones from Stoops Freightliner is who told me about the shades available from Bentz.
I plan to cut the mylar with an Exacto knife to fit the windows then bind the edges using wide bias tape. If you have any knowledge of sewing this should be very simple to do.
I did find one already made to fit at Camping World for the small "kitchen" window for $6.
The insulated shades will fit into the window frame then, I plan to make some message boards to cover over them.
I'm sure you have seen the cute little foam boards made for little girls with the lace placed diagonally across so they can put pics and stuff in them. I'm going to make the same thing using a foam display board (Michaels).
The board is trifold.
Turn the board so the folds are horizontal instead of vertical.
Cut it to fit the window opening so that the bottom third of the board can be lifted to allow access to the window crank. Remember to cut around your window crank.
Cover the foam with your choice of fabric using spray glue. Smooth it out over the board and around the edge. Fold the fabric creating a clean edge and secure to the back or bring the fabric to the middle, fold and glue to make it more appealing from the outside
Lay coordinating ribbon diagonally each way creating a criss cross pattern.
Using a thumbtack secure the "crosses" of the ribbon. Secure the ribbon on the back with a glue gun.
Place the foam board over the mylar shade.
In nicer weather when we like to open our windows I will remove the the mylar and just use the foam board that I can lift up for air ventilation and light. This will not interfere with your Murphy style bed because it is nearly flat. You will also have a place to put your favorite pics from home or to post notes and reminders.
I hope this helps.
Coco
She writes:
>Hi: Sometime ago you posted about some quilted window covers for Bentz Sleepers. I went to the Bentz website and couldnt' find anytning about them.
>
>Can you shed any more light on the subject?
I will share my reply with you.
We were just at Camping World where I purchased a roll of quilted, insulated mylar for around $15. I plan to make my own.
If you're not into sewing and gluing you may want to call Bentz and ask for Jake. Jeff Jones from Stoops Freightliner is who told me about the shades available from Bentz.
I plan to cut the mylar with an Exacto knife to fit the windows then bind the edges using wide bias tape. If you have any knowledge of sewing this should be very simple to do.
I did find one already made to fit at Camping World for the small "kitchen" window for $6.
The insulated shades will fit into the window frame then, I plan to make some message boards to cover over them.
I'm sure you have seen the cute little foam boards made for little girls with the lace placed diagonally across so they can put pics and stuff in them. I'm going to make the same thing using a foam display board (Michaels).
The board is trifold.
Turn the board so the folds are horizontal instead of vertical.
Cut it to fit the window opening so that the bottom third of the board can be lifted to allow access to the window crank. Remember to cut around your window crank.
Cover the foam with your choice of fabric using spray glue. Smooth it out over the board and around the edge. Fold the fabric creating a clean edge and secure to the back or bring the fabric to the middle, fold and glue to make it more appealing from the outside
Lay coordinating ribbon diagonally each way creating a criss cross pattern.
Using a thumbtack secure the "crosses" of the ribbon. Secure the ribbon on the back with a glue gun.
Place the foam board over the mylar shade.
In nicer weather when we like to open our windows I will remove the the mylar and just use the foam board that I can lift up for air ventilation and light. This will not interfere with your Murphy style bed because it is nearly flat. You will also have a place to put your favorite pics from home or to post notes and reminders.
I hope this helps.
Coco
