Recently ran into a Lance owner with a Auto Weave Upholstery cover for the front window of their 1986. We are considering getting one. Seemed well made. Would love to hear what others think of the this item.
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We would not be without ours. Great protection for the window and easy to remove when we want more light in the TT.
had mine for years, they work great, great purchase
Are attaching the snaps easy? And what about the fact that youre drilling holes in the skin of the camper, how do you make sure there is no leaking later?
Love ours- you do not drill holes - they are self adhesive snaps. Adds protection and temperature control. Ours stays on unless we are in a picture perfect place and want the view. Often times we just roll it up from the bottom to let in some light
, no drilling, just thorough cleaning with alcohol before applying tabs.
well, I would have thought adhesive backed tabs wouldn’t last but clearly they do. And thats good.
@Darryl & Michele posted:Recently ran into a Lance owner with a Auto Weave Upholstery cover for the front window of their 1986. We are considering getting one. Seemed well made. Would love to hear what others think of the this item.
You can buy them right here on our site. And because you are a lifetime member, you get a discount. Use code LOACOVER23 at checkout for a discount.
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@Darryl & Michele posted:well, I would have thought adhesive backed tabs wouldn’t last but clearly they do. And thats good.
It pays to rub the stub of an old candle into each snap as a lubricant to avoid the snaps sticking and sometimes being pulled off the TT.
@Waymark, Ian posted:It pays to rub the stub of an old candle into each snap as a lubricant to avoid the snaps sticking and sometimes being pulled off the TT.
New candles won’t work😂
Given the cost and lead time on a replacement window I wouldn’t be without the cover.
It will take about 3 weeks to receive after ordering. Mine just arrived a couple days ago. Looking forward to cover my busted front window (hopefully my 2017.5 1995 replacement front window will arrive in the next 6-8 weeks). I did not see where to put in the Discount. Maybe that discount is no longer available. I paid the full $325 + about $30 shipping.
@Jon59 posted:New candles won’t work
Given the cost and lead time on a replacement window I wouldn’t be without the cover.
Arn't new candles LED 🤣🤣🤣
@MPH-CA posted:It will take about 3 weeks to receive after ordering. Mine just arrived a couple days ago. Looking forward to cover my busted front window (hopefully my 2017.5 1995 replacement front window will arrive in the next 6-8 weeks). I did not see where to put in the Discount. Maybe that discount is no longer available. I paid the full $325 + about $30 shipping.
Thanks Eric, I just ordered one. Being the bone head I can be sometimes I forgot to put in the discount code you gave me until the order was all done. Is there any way to go back in and apply the discount?
Do the snaps come with the auto weave cover?
They came with mine and there was a free replacement of some I did not get in the right place. Auto Weave gives great service.
The prior owner of our 2375 made a cutout of flexible vinal, put insulation on the back and put industrial strength Velcro to hold it on... It works perfectly. I suspect he spent a fraction of the cost... I'll take/share pictures if anyone is interested.
The code now ends is 4 (not 3) and the discount is $10
@Lislezoo posted:The prior owner of our 2375 made a cutout of flexible vinal, put insulation on the back and put industrial strength Velcro to hold it on... It works perfectly. I suspect he spent a fraction of the cost... I'll take/share pictures if anyone is interested.
please show pictures.
I just ordered one of these based on the recommendations here on the forum. I am terrified of those acrylic windows and don't even dare to wash them. I've been worried about rocks hitting that front one since I got the camper a year ago. I didn't know about these covers. Thanks for the info!
Yup, much better than waiting 2 months for a replacement for $700 plus installation. My cover will be installed this spring. The window is totally washable. Unlike me, remember to use the discount coupon.
@MPH-CA posted:Yup, much better than waiting 2 months for a replacement for $700 plus installation. My cover will be installed this spring. The window is totally washable. Unlike me, remember to use the discount coupon.
Sent you a pm.
I just got a notice that my window cover is coming tomorrow. I'll read the instructions carefully but would appreciate any installation tips from those who have done it.
I just followed the enclosed instructions and it worked out great. Just make sure the area is clean, warm, and dry before attaching those adhesive snaps. Step back and look to be sure it is centered and level. Ie: how you want it.
Clint
Best to clean the area with alcohol. Mount the window cover on a warm day to make the fabric pliable. Try to avoid stretching the cover or it will be very difficult to put back on a cold day. Can you guess how I know?
Thank you, sorry you made the mistake but that's exactly why I inquired here. That's the kind of thing that probably won't show up in the instructions. Thanks for sharing
I remove the cover every time we stay somewhere. Our cats love looking out that front window. Yep, I'm still limber enough to climb up on the hitch with a shoe on top of each WDH L-bracket to put cover on and off. Guess when I get too old for that I'll carry a small step ladder.
I’m at the step ladder stage and really enjoy the ambiance of light through the front window, even if filtered through the day time blind.
I use a snap removal tool (the below one) to remove the AutoWeave cover on our 1685. It extends my reach, and makes removal a "snap" (pardon the pun). By the way, during our Alaska trip this past Spring the cover was hit a few times with rocks thrown up by passing vehicles (not to mention mud and countless splattered bugs). The window suffered no damage.
That's a great tip, thanks. Now if I can only get past the intimidation factor for installation. The whole mess has been sitting on my dining room table for several days now
Get yourself a roll of blue painters tape. Use lots of it during installation to get the cover exactly level and where you want it before sticking the snaps to the trailer.
I love painters tape and that is my plan but I can't get my brain around how to keep the cover in place to make sure it's where I want it before adhering it to the camper. Thoughts?
@julieI posted:I love painters tape and that is my plan but I can't get my brain around how to keep the cover in place to make sure it's where I want it before adhering it to the camper. Thoughts?
Juliel did you get it installed? How does it look?
I did but it doesn't look as good as I had hoped it would. I have the dual pane acrylic windows that sort of bulge so it doesn't fit flat up against the camper. There are gaps. I love that I'm not worrying about breaking the window though and it looks okay. I'm just a perfectionist
After noticing a tiny stone chip 4 years ago, I was able to repair the chip to 99% invisibility. We immediately bought and use our Auto Weave cover everytime we hit the road. Not a single chip or mark on the front window since. Initial installation took no more than 30 minutes. Yet another simple mod in the pursuit of Happy Camping!
A simple and worth while mod.
Ordered mine last week. Did not know about the new discount code. Looking forward to the install.
Just ordered for our 2285. Forgot about the code.
We have had ours for a while and love it unfortunately those "permanent" 3m double sided disks that mount the snaps onto the surface of the travel Trailer around the window come off after a season (in our case extreme cold and heat).
We cleaned and installed them properly; it's just the weather and temps eventually degrade the 3m disks until those plastic snaps pop off the surface when the cover is pulled off and need to be reaffixed with new double sided 3m disks.
I'm almost at the point of using something stronger than the 3m tape, something like a marine epoxy glue to affix them.
@2465Owner posted:We have had ours for a while and love it unfortunately those "permanent" 3m double sided disks that mount the snaps onto the surface of the travel Trailer around the window come off after a season (in our case extreme cold and heat).
We cleaned and installed them properly; it's just the weather and temps eventually degrade the 3m disks until those plastic snaps pop off the surface when the cover is pulled off and need to be reaffixed with new double sided 3m disks.
I'm almost at the point of using something stronger than the 3m tape, something like a marine epoxy glue to affix them.
This is highly unusual. There are many owners in AZ that have had covers and snaps on for 4+ Years with no issues. It could be that yours had a bad batch of adhesive, especially if they all fell off. I think autoweave may warranty the snaps.
I have also heard of this happening when the trailer was ceramic coated, waxed or other paint/fiberglass protection. These coatings are not removed by cleaning with alcohol or other regular cleaners and the 3m tape cant stick.
Let me know if you want the LOA to help with a warranty claim.
Try on of these. They take all the pressure of the tabs glued to the TT.
Available on Amazon.
I'll give the snap removing tool a try. It actually may help because the snap is what is popping off without the 3m adhesive disk. The snaps are intact. Basically the Auto Weave cover comes off with the snaps attached and leaves the 3m disk behind still attached to the TT. Trying to reattach to the disk doesn't work, you need to clean the 3m disk off the TT body and replace it again. Never knew there was snap lube either so I'll try both. Thanks!
An old candle or parowax makes a great snap lube and it is dirt cheap.
The adhesive can be replaced on the back of the snap stud with 3M VHB tape. A little trimming would be necessary but it is cheaper than purchasing the snap.
We replaced them with these 3M VHB Pre-Cut disks.
2019 Lance 1995
2015 Dodge Durango RT
Will this Auto Weave front window cover fit my 2019 with a glass front window? We live in the desert with extreme heat and I'm wondering if the snaps will stay attached. I noticed on our 2nd stop the hole in my window, 35 yards of clear gorilla tape is holding it together till we get a new one installed in a couple of months. Thanks for any info you have.
The snaps held for us over 4 years and still holding.
@Wayne John posted:2019 Lance 1995
2015 Dodge Durango RT
Will this Auto Weave front window cover fit my 2019 with a glass front window? We live in the desert with extreme heat and I'm wondering if the snaps will stay attached. I noticed on our 2nd stop the hole in my window, 35 yards of clear gorilla tape is holding it together till we get a new one installed in a couple of months. Thanks for any info you have.
Yes the cover LOA offers will protect and cover your window. As long as the proper procedure is followed when the snaps are installed they will stay put. The tape used is the same adhesive used to hold on automotive trim and logos.
We use the tool shown above. It applies pressure down as the snap pulls up. No pressure on the glue. When we set up we unsnap all but the top row and just roll the cover under itself while standing on the tongue. Works well. I just wish we purchased the cover BEFORE we paid $760 to replace a broken window.
VERY HAPPY
@TSR Campers posted:I remove the cover every time we stay somewhere. Our cats love looking out that front window. Yep, I'm still limber enough to climb up on the hitch with a shoe on top of each WDH L-bracket to put cover on and off. Guess when I get too old for that I'll carry a small step ladder.
I am 59 and I have been carrying a step ladder for years. 🤣
I am ordering the window cover as soon as the dealer says our unit has arrived.
I just purchased a 2023 Lance 2375. I took delivery last week. This covering appeared to be essential. I ordered one which is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Will need to wait until we have a warm day to install.
thanks for all the information
One tip I learned... If you install the Auto Weave window cover when it is warm, do not stretch it too tight during the installation or it will be very difficult to install in cold weather because it shrinks when it's cold. Ideally leave it just loose enough that it can be snapped in place when both cold or warm but not too loose that it moves around. We discovered being too tight also contributed to our snaps coming off the TT which we corrected when we replaced our snaps with new 3M VHB Disks.
Excellent information on allowing for warm or cold weather.
