Sun Sail

The sun sail was a stunning success. It took three tent poles, one 4 ft wooden dowel and a 9 ft triangular sun sail. However, after two days of use we decided that it made a significant improvement in comfort.

We've been at a number of camp grounds or areas where there is limited afternoon shade. If the vehicle is pointed into the sun, even with Reflectix in the window the interior temperature at the front of the vehicle can become very warm. Last year, in Texas heat, the front of the vehicle was so warm I couldn't open the engine compartment without burning my hand.

The sail is held in place with two carabiners. This allows quick removal in the event of a storm. The poles and guys can be left up at night, or when storms move through, as they are this evening. So I lowered two of the poles, unclipped the shade and then folded and wrapped it, and put it in the storage compartment for the night, with our folding chairs.