While I was ambling down the aisles of tables festooned with tools, tube socks and Tupperware, I happened upon a vendor who specialized in RV awnings. They were having a sale on motorized visors/shades manufactured by Carefree of Colorado.
I'd been wanting to get some of these as I was frustrated with the lousy visors that came with my motorhome. We're not usually traveling when the sun is in our eyes, but sometimes it happens and when it does, a nice set of visors comes in handy.
The motorized visors are easy to install and I purchased the remote control so I could mount the switch wherever I wanted. I placed it on the steering wheel for ease of use. 
The remote is radio frequency controlled so it can be installed behind a cabinet. I put the control module behind the television cabinet. The control module is the small black box with wires coming out of it in the center of the photo below.
The visors will fully extend from overhead to the dash. This feature comes in handy when you are parked facing the sun, like at a rest stop. 
I installed two visors, end to end, to allow for full coverage of my windshield and one remote operates each side independently.
I removed the TV for access to the overhead cabinetry. I drilled a hole, allowing the wire from the shade/visor to be routed to an existing 12 volt power source.
I needed to relocate the dash fans, so I moved them back about three inches. 
Some RVers like to mount these visors/shades with an overlap, giving them more complete shade and privacy. If you choose this mounting configuration make sure you have enough room on the overhead. 
You can find this product online at the Carefree of Colorado website. Jim Twamley - Professor of RVing
2 comments:
I've rarely heard mentioned that one of the advantages of a class C is the minimal sun glare as a result of having the overhang.
Anonymous makes a good point. A class C is normally built on a van/truck chassis. Since the cockpit and windshield are smaller than a standard class A motorhome the overhang does indeed offer a great deal of shade but it isn't always enough. These power visors come in sizes that will work in a class C and many class C owners enjoy them. You can install them with the manual switch that comes with the visors or purchase the optional remote switch. Either way they are a great addition to both the class A and C. Happy travels - Jim Twamley
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