VanEssential Stealth Insulated Blackout Front Windshield Window Cover Designed for Ford Transit Van Medium and High Roof Year 2015 to Current - Charcoal Gray

I took a chance and ordered these insulated window covers for my 2023 Ford 350 Transit van. They also came with extra magnets but I didn’t need them. They are truly custom fit and literally snap easily onto side and back windows and they stay put! The front window cover is easy to put up as well. The best part is the quality and function! They totally block the light and they help keep my van cooler. Great product! Worth every penny!

Good shade quality, only used for one summer season and already having some of inside rods poked out, kinda disappointing considering price and American made, Jon of would have expected that from a Chinese product. Again good shade and sun protection for most part, fit was almost perfect.

I was hesitant about these shades, they aren’t cheap, but was thrilled when they arrived. They are sturdy, with strong magnets, and have awesome storage bags to keep my investment in good shape in my RV, I have 2 dogs. I have a ‘23 Winnebago Ekko on a Ford Transit 350 HD chassis. I do have to open the doors to get around the awkward cup holders, but am very pleased with the products and the quality of the workmanship.

Bought the whole set for my transit, fits perfectMagnets are really strong and makes a massive difference for heat in my van

The fit to the window is perfect! The magnets are strong and secure. Materials look like they would hold up,for years.

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.

SECOND UPDATE: Upgraded to 5 stars. Now that I've used the windshield and front window covers on a few trips, I am happy with them. Just had to get used to the install process. It is way easier to install the front window covers by opening the doors (trickier to install while the doors are closed)UPDATE: I decided to keep both the windshield and side window covers after using them on a road trip (upped from 2 to 3 stars). I found a technique which makes installing the windshield cover around the rear view mirror less stressful on the mirror, regardless, it's a hassle and bit of a process (not quick). I still think the window covers are too large, but they are pretty easy to put on and although they don't seal around the edges (don't achieve blackout), I suppose they are good enough. These are well made and effective, I just thought they would fit better and be easier to use. I did purchase an inexpensive sun shield for the windshield, which is better for quicker / shorter setups, versus needing overnight insulation - it is cheap but works well (good at blocking light and much faster/easier to put on).ORIGINAL: I had high hopes for this windshield cover for my 2018 Transit but am right off the bat I am pretty disappointed and will be returning it. It is too rigid and quite difficult to fit around the rear view mirror. Might get easier with practice, but will look for other options. Feels like a high quality product, but overkill stiffness makes it not easy to quickly install.Oh, bought the front window covers as a bundle with the windshield cover... also disappointed. They don't fit the Transit windows very well at all. They are too large and several of the magnets don't engage. In order to fit flush to the windows, I had to open the doors and close them by capturing the edges of the covers. Bummer. Will be returning these as well.

Works great. Can be somewhat of a PITA to setup after a long day but it definitely works. I have the windshield, driver and passenger door covers. The door covers do have magnets that help keep them in place, each one comes with a bag for storage. This is a costly item even though it has been incredibly discounted over the years. I look forward to having these for a long time and consider them as a solid solution to an issue I no longer am concerned about as a result.