Thank you for an actual solid video on these damn things. Helped me a shit ton!

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m saying that’s why I made the video lol thanks very much for watching check out my other content lol 😎

Great video, I just received my full set for my 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. I already had the windshield, but wanted the rest and WeatherTech took care of just charging me for the difference for the additional shades. They ended up sending an entire new set. I did order the bag today and that will be here next week. I will be testing them out tomorrow when I go for a 20 mile cycle ride. I planned on putting the black on the outside as well for the other than windshield windows. This video was great. I am all about keeping peering eyes from looking in. I have been a weathertech customer for years with their mats absolutely LOVE THEM.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Great comment Jacqui I can tell your stoked! I need to get the bag too. 😎

Thanks. I was debating getting these but you've convinced me to go for it. 👍

Thank you for this detail review, I'm sold!

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah brent get them man! I love these things. Thanks for the compliment too. 😎

Thanks for the tip on the storage bag. I ordered the whole thing. Great video.

Nice 4Runner, and great product review. You convinced me to buy them for my Prius v camper conversion. It will make sleeping in the car so much better.

Thanks, just subbed to your channel. This is exactly what I was looking for with the black facing outside. I made some last time but it was a pain and took some time. This is turnkey ready to go. I also want to camp in the back of my 4Runner so this will help with stealth and keep it cool inside.

bought mine right now, thanks Tim!

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

lightsourcex you are gonna love them. Congrats 🤙😎

Thx. Great video. No obnoxious hip hip drowning out the needed info. I have a gx. I'll be ordering soon.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Green Acres you’re gonna like them. 😎

Looks great! Excellent review as always! 👍

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gene! Thanks for checking in! Yeah she’s coming along nicely. 😎

Looking into a 2012 sienna as a mini camper for two and came to this video. Great products for sure!!

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Yes JYG get them today! For whatever vehicle you decide. Thanks for commenting on my video. Check out some more ha ha 😎

@jyg4883

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Looking forward to see more stuff.

These are so nice! Buying them!!!!

Thanks dude. Saves me the hassle of making my own lol. Ordering some for my RAV4 Prime

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Brian🤙 you won’t be able to see your hand in front of your face when installed they fit perfectly. 😎

@vadimcastro332

Жыл бұрын

how have they been?! considering ordering some for my rav4 hybrid

@McGuinness89

Жыл бұрын

@@vadimcastro332 the best. Perfect fit all around. I love how they have the black side so some of my windows are covered and don't even look it

@vadimcastro332

Жыл бұрын

@@McGuinness89 dude thats exactly what i was hoping to hear! i like to car camp instead of buying hotel rooms so the stealthiness is crucial, thank you man!

@McGuinness89

Жыл бұрын

@@vadimcastro332 yeah I'm willing to bet they are the best on the market. Might use them to trace out reflectix since they are expensive though and I'll have extras in the future

Just placed my order. Thanks bud!

Looks good, thanks for doing the video! I just ordered a full set for my 2021 Telluride. The black side looks good facing out, but I'm guessing most people won't even notice, or if they do, they'll just think it's a wrinkly budget tint job. I've got a 6,200-mile drive coming up, so looking forward to trying these out. By the way, I live about an hour from you. If you haven't already - get your windshield tinted professionally, which helps HUGE keeping the heat and UV out. My buddy owns a pro tint company for 30 years (residential/commercial/vehicles), and tons of cops use him to tint the windshields on their personal vehicles. Sooooo, no you won't be ticketed, and it's not even close to being noticeable. ;) Oddly, night-time driving with the tint isn't any darker than without it, so no loss of perception. The tint makes the world more high definition, which is great, and there's now very little glare from headlights. Awesome.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool Mark. You’re gonna like shades for your trip. I moved to the east coast of Florida Boynton Beach. The front windshield sounds interesting who and where is your friends business? 😎

Agreeing with everyone else - thanks for posting this! I have Weather Tech gear but haven't tried these yet. Will now! Thanks!

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Yeah reillydesign they are worth the money. I still love them. Thanks for your comment 😎

Great demo! Looks like a quality product.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

They are really worth the money Richard. Thanks for your comment. 😎

Thank you for this review!

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Amos get them for sure. They are so cool how they fit. No regrets. 😎

Looks awesome! Great review!

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

They really are NMDA it’s bitch’n how they go in and how dark it is. I’m going camping today in west palm beach and will be sleeping in the 4R if it’s to warm I’ll idle the engine all night. Have done it many times used very little gas, can’t hear it running, and doesn’t hurt a thing. So air conditioning! And a nice little fort for Tim 😂Love this 4Runner it can do it all. 😎

Just ordered some for my Accord Sport. Great review!

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Good morning Mr Wayne, If I didn’t have a 4Runner I would have an Accord. Those window shades are nice. 😎

I need it! I work a lot and sometimes I need a nap to be safe, this would be perfect…

Doesn't facing the dark side out in FL make it hotter inside? I know it's more incognito, but I live in Clearwater; and want my cab as cool as possible. I also put on the smoked colored window louvers and crack my windows at night. No worries if it rains and it lowers the temp even more. If I was living in it, I'd for sure get the whole set, but for my purposes I just have the front screen. Keep up the cool videos!

Nice video.. I went to the fabric store and purchased a large piece of 100% sunblock material for curtains and cut it to fit the outside, with enough tail to pull inside the car so I can close the doors and keep it from blowing away

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

That’ll work too. 😎

How do you travel with them ? Fold them up ? Roll them up in the bag ? I just got a set and they seem to take up a lot of space

Looks great. Does rolling them up for storage when not in use make them harder to put back up again? Do they curl or bend after using them for awhile?

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

No because there’s a built-in stretchy bungee that goes around them and they’re designed to be rolled up. You can always flip them around and put them in the other side for a short bit and they will be flat again but I’ve never had to do that. 😎

gonna pull the trigger baby. And much appreciate your video. The majority of everyone does not give a good demo like this. 👍

That's so cool.. nice vid sir

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

They are awesome 😎

Thank you great review

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Julio I’m still very satisfied with these. Worth the money custom made. 🤙😎

great review!!! yea all the car life youtubers so the weathertech are worth the price i just bought for my tacoma

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve never regretted buying them. First I was going to make my own search KZread up-and-down for the best way to do it. A lot of hassle. Just buy them you’ll forget about what you paid for them afterwards but you will never regret having those custom-made. It’s a great company that makes great products. Thanks for viewing my video. 😎

looks great

You mentioned having tint, have you noticed these scratching it at all? I had absurdly expensive ceramic tint installed and discovered my homemade reflectix nonsense is scratching the crap out of the tint, and it also freezes to it in the winter. Curious if you’ve experienced anything similar. Thank you!

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

That’s terrible not at all. I clean it with rubbing alcohol and towels. In fact, I’ve never experienced what you’re saying on any of my cars. I have never purchased ceramic tent, however. Also, I have these custom-made WeatherTech window shades that aren’t affecting the tenant whatsoever. 😎

Beautiful vehicle!!!

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Mr Gee. Today I bought some fresh polishing pads for my buffer so I can shine her up even more. 😂😎

You should try they mates you’ll love them, especially in the winter n especially if you kids. ❤

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks CeCe 😎

Perfect, ordering me some for my Rav4

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

You’ll love them for sure. 😎

Looks like you are preparing for the Bird Box movie. BTW, I put a hood protector/bug shield on my 4runner today. Looks great. Surprised you dont have one with all your gadgets.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

I bought the hood bug protector and the sunroof wind deflector from WeatherTech where I got these shades, but they did not fit so I returned them. 😎

@Wild1995

2 жыл бұрын

@@SarasotaTim I was afraid of that so I got the official Toyota bugshield at the dealer. I called and they had it the next day. Cost $130. Looks great cause the shield is similar to color as grey metallic Came with no instructions but thank goodness for youtube and several people giving step by step.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wild1995 would love to see your rig. I know it’s beautiful. Color is awesome.😎

Very cool, btw - where did you get the 4wd chrome above SR5?

@SarasotaTim

4 ай бұрын

eBay 👍😎

I found these workbetter when not flush up against the windows helps with those gaps letting in light.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

I’ll try it brick city’s but mine seem to fit pretty good all the way around. I mean I can’t see my hand in front of my face during the daylight hours lol 😎

5 months later, how they holding up? I have an 04 excursion and I'm looking for something like this for camping. I know I can make some for cheap but the hassle. I don't even know if they have it for my truck being so old but knowing WeatherTech I'm sure they will be pricey. So I'd like to know it they will last.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Hey Julio, every dollar you don’t spend making those homemade kind his dollars you can put towards the real deal. Take it from me I went down that road and tried a couple of different ideas from KZread before pulling the trigger and getting these WeatherTech window shades. They keep perfect and they will last. Believe me you won’t regret it and you will forget what you paid after you get them. 😎

I can’t decide on a set or half a set of these or go for ceramic tinting for around $350 to $400. It would be for the 4 Runner, both options are expensive. What is your opinion?

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Well you have to have your windows tinted first. The shades are for sleeping inside mostly except the front like when you put that up when going into work or whatever. The shade are invisible behind tinted windows so of course you want to get the tint job 1st. IMO. 😎

Thank you for this thorough review. I've been debating buying them (they're very expensive in Canada), but my main concern was the ripple effect when you have the black side out. I noticed here that it can be seen a bit but not as bad as I thought it might be. Also, I saw somebody else do a video and they were really big gaps around the shields which concern me because my crummy existing DIY are like that. Maybe it just depends on the vehicle and the particular covers. I noticed that yours have very little light coming through..... I guess in a pinch I can always tweak them myself if necessary. WT should be giving you a commission on these, I'm sold on buying some now, on the strength of this video!

I used to live in Florida and these sure would have come in handy then. "Remove before driving"; duh! I guess that put a chuckle in your mind as well.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

These things are really cool during the day if I put them in all of my windows I can’t see my hand in front of my face. I hope to use them soon and do some traveling and some stealth camping. 😎

@thriftysurvivor6117

2 жыл бұрын

@@SarasotaTim If those things make it that dark in broad daylight, you can get some shut eye any time of day.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

@@thriftysurvivor6117 sure enough and if you have a small light on nobody can see your in there. 😎

@thriftysurvivor6117

2 жыл бұрын

@@SarasotaTim That's a good point.

Tim, Do you have the third row seat in your SR5 Premium?

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

No Frank I do not. That doesn’t disappoint because I don’t use the second row either haha and I didn’t have to pay for it. 😎 Are you wanting that feature? Do you have children? Also I think building anything back there for overlanding or camping may be more difficult but I’m not sure. I was lucky to have gotten mine when I did and for it to have the sunroof too. 😎

Was thinking of getting just the windshield shade for my 2018 Tundra but after seeing what a pain it is to put it in place, I think I'll go with the cheapo "one size fits all". The cheapo's may not shut out all light, but they also don't require spending 2 or 3 minutes putting them in place every time I want to use it. They would probably be great if you were going to leave them on for several hours or days. Thanks for showing me that they aren't for me.

Thank you so much! Any updates a year later?

@SarasotaTim

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I have them for sale on Facebook marketplace for $100. I bought a Toyota tundra and no longer needs them. They are like brand new.😎

Heck yes. I have a Prius. I will order for sure

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

You won’t regret it. They will be great for that car. 😎

The linke does not take you to the product. It is for a console organizer. What is the correct link for the shades?

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

weathertech.com

Great video, BTW the black side gives you privacy and in the winter helps keep ice from forming on the windshield by keeping it warmer. Don't think it's intended to warm the vehicle.

I've got some coming in tomorrow and Im so glad they fit snug. For the money they ought to though lol. I work but saving money so Im sleeping in my car. I sleep at a walmart lol and the lights bug me. Ive got black out curtains I hang up with push pins and getting tired of it. I will have to use the black side out because at night the headliflght reflection will blind someone since I dont have tinted windows.

@igorrosales1799

4 ай бұрын

Do you recommend them? I’m in the same situation sleeping at a Walmart lol. I just want to know if it’s worth it for $200 for my sienna ‘08

@claycarpenter8625

4 ай бұрын

@igorrosales1799 oh yeah minivan more windows. Mine was only $139. Yes and I put a blanket across the front window to keep even more light out. I don't know why but nobody can't get the windshield exactly right. I got a closet tension rod to run diagonally from corner to corner to keep it up snug.

@igorrosales1799

4 ай бұрын

@@claycarpenter8625 I’m still undecided, I was about to buy but just heard that for siennas there are big gaps in the windows. And yes everybody struggles with the windshield lol

Thanks to you I just order it should have done it long time ago instead of trying to make a crappy one.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

BINGO Kao! That’s exactly how I felt. Even the last week knowing I was gonna order them I sat on the fence afraid to pull the trigger because I wanted the full kit and it’s pricey, but as you said I should have done this along time ago. I actually debated on making them a second time 😂 I watched another DIY video and thought I can do this hahaha I’m so cheap in some ways. But yeah Kao don’t give it a second thought just get ‘em 😎

Ok, I thought you were going to be installing the window/rain guards that go on the outside of the windows that allow you to crack them open during a rainstorm. If a 4runner is relegated to being parked outside then these are really handy, as they block out all the sun. I guess they are handy for camping as well.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the confusion yeah those window shades are right up my alley because I plan on camping and sleeping in the back possibly in residential areas when I’m traveling and just want to be completely incognito. 😎

@Tja-oz8bj

2 жыл бұрын

Will they manage to fit my 2000 runner

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tja-oz8bj these are for a fifth gen but contact WeatherTech online to see what fits yours. 😎

got me sold! thanks for the video

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Get ‘em billy! Worth every penny. 😎

Kindly, I don’t see the weather tech link!

I love the 4wd emblems. Don’t know why Toyota stopped using it on the 4Runner. I wouldn’t even mind them having 4wd on the mudguards like the Tacomas and 1-2 gen 4Runners did.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Agree LSanti love all my emblems hey did you see my video of the outside mirrors yeah they are awesome to have the blind spot mirrors. They are RAV4 mirrors lol Ordered right from Toyota. 😎

@CarnutMM

2 жыл бұрын

@@SarasotaTim yes I saw that video and loved it. I’m definitely going to do that thanks. Enjoy your camping. It’s great weather for it here in Florida.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarnutMM Hey LSanti it’s 3 AM and I’m at my campsite enjoying homemade croissants and coffee with my friend who has this business baking croissants and cinnamon rolls. Then sells at Parkland farmers market every weekend. I will be videoing the whole area here that I refer to as Gilligans island over the next three days. 😎

@CarnutMM

2 жыл бұрын

@@SarasotaTim we used to live in Parkland. Taxes became too high so moved to central Florida.

How have they held up over the past few months - still stiff enough to stay put?

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Oh absolutely J.M. They are of the highest quality.

I would buy those and then cover the black shiny side with a thick black felt fabric to make the shades undetectable, with no reflection whatsoever, for true stealth.

14:36 I think if like matte black duct tape or something was put on it would eliminate that rippled look and just look like super dark tint. Great product regardless.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Only slows it in direct sun, but you’re right. No regrets however. 😎

You don’t have to put your foot on the brake to shut the car off by the way also just had my WeatherTech Window covers show up about an hour ago can’t wait to test them out tonight

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Great David. Your gonna like them. 🤙😎

Como o donde las puedo obtener..me interesa. Gracias por la información 👍

@robertjackson6537

2 жыл бұрын

Weather tec

Great video I'm sold tim! One question: are u SURE it's cool to do black side out and still keep out heat??? So many ppl have told me reflective side out makes huge difference in keeping heat out

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure. I just put them up the other day here in Florida words 1000°. I had the black side facing out. My girlfriend and I were inside my forerunner parked at Walmart and it was so dark in there we could barely see. I let my engine idle while we sat and talk and just wanted to be private. In fact the front one will only go in reflected side out because of the cut out configuration of the review mirror and anti-collision camera. The other pieces can be simply reversed to fit the other sides of the vehicle so you can use them black or reflective. I always use black because behind my window tinting you can’t see them and that is for the purpose of stealth camping. I think the idea of drawing heat from the black side is a myth. 😎

@bobsmith9603

2 жыл бұрын

@@SarasotaTim Looks better that way as well

@cowboybuddhaful

2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Tim. I watched WeatherTech's video on this product, and the black is for the winter as black absorbs heat so it keeps the windows warmer and less frosty.

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

@@cowboybuddhaful yeah I know but that’s just a gimmick. The black facing out is what I do for stealth camping. I live a mile from the sun here in Boynton bch Florida and it doesn’t make a difference especially if your windows are tinted. Now if you don’t have any window tinting on your vehicle and you put the black side out I’m sure they would suck a little heat through to help with defrosting. Maybe. Again the black side is reserved for being more stealthy and doesn’t really help if you don’t have tinted windows you would be able to see them. I demonstrate how they’re unnoticeable behind my tinted windows. 😎 Either way… Get them! 😂

@claycarpenter8625

10 ай бұрын

​@@SarasotaTimyeah when you think about it, if you have tinted windows then that blocks a good bit already then it passes through the glass and the material inside the sunshades. Makes sense to not make that much of a difference.

Did you ever get the storage bag? Does it fit all 6 shades?

@SarasotaTim

4 күн бұрын

No never and sold 4Runner 😎

these are nice but I'm not sure if I want to pay 169 plus shipping for window coverings.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing and probably everybody else did as well. But once you pull the trigger and you have them and your money is gone, you won’t have any regrets you can’t see your hand in front of your face. 😎

I wanted it for the winter but it doesn't seem like it's insulated

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Well I don’t know if any product that insulates the interior of a vehicle by covering the windows. However, if you’re looking for privacy or to keep heat out, then these are the ticket. I love mine. Honestly, I don’t use that much but I have an every time I use them I’m amazed. 😎

@whatitisnt.

Жыл бұрын

@@SarasotaTim would it retain heat during the extreme winters?

So Did they last overtime? Did they shrink?

@SarasotaTim

2 ай бұрын

Nope no issues. Traded the 4Runner for a Tundra 6 months ago. 😎

Strawfoot makes really nice magnetic and fold down seam cover but it's $1000+ for full vehicle kit. I will stick to WT

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Makes the $200 sound like chump change. It took me a month to pull the trigger on these and that was after trying the homemade kind first. It don’t get any better than these WT shade’s really. 😎

The only is is if you have an Ez Pass transponder you need to take it off. Also i took a massive dump yesterday.

Are they still working good?

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Certainly are Wood Woman, these are expensive high quality window shades that’ll fit like a glove. Good for many years if you take care of them. I got no regrets. 😎

How does it stay in place?

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph, they are slightly larger than the window so you press them in and they hold by friction. 😎

I didnt like that shine of the black side so I went to a fabric store and bought some black cotton fabric and had it sew over it to cover now no one can see them at all.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Gotcha, well that’ll work and you are super stealthy now. 👍😎

Those things are great but they take up a lot of space when not in use.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

This is true. 😎

Are these made from polyester?

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

No, the same reflectix you can buy but custom made for your vehicle. 😎

Where’s the correct link for this product

@SarasotaTim

6 ай бұрын

They are on their website however, I sold that vehicle and now drive a Toyota tundra, and ironically, I am selling my window shades that are like new condition for all eight windows for a fifth GEN 4Runner 😎

@VillainOfTheContest

6 ай бұрын

@@SarasotaTim thank u

Buy some good tint. The black side is absorbing heat my dude.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

The 4Runner has tinted windows already. The dark side of the window shade just makes them invisible behind my tinted windows. I’ve heard the myth about absorbing heat by facing them black side out and it’s not true. Living here on the surface of the sun and can attest to this. You see it’s a foil material that doesn’t absorb heat only blocks it’s. These aren’t cheap $200 but well worth it. Get yourself some. In my opinion, the black side is to create a surreptitious look for car camping in neighborhoods, or areas you want to just blend in, so it just looks like dark tinted windows. 😎

I think this guy needed the mesh type

The dark side heats the interior. The silver side reflects heat away from interior

You commented on a video saying you were getting them and you really did lol I got to get them now

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Mike, get those things! In the middle of the day you can’t see your hand in front of your face. No regrets worth every penny. 😎

I could be wrong but I doubt an overlander would get 2 years of use out of this. I made my own out of cardboard and have gotten a few years of use out of them.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Hi Damon, I don’t see what driving off-road is going to do to the window shades. Haha 😎

@damonbilling7746

Жыл бұрын

@@SarasotaTim Do you think an Overlander and a city commuter will give these the same usage? Maybe one day if you Overland you'll understand the comment. Lmao 🤣

Looks good… but seems like it takes way too much time to put up all those shades… 10-15 minutes to put up all those shades?? Don’t have time for all that when I’m exiting my vehicle.

@GiovaGio391

2 ай бұрын

Then don't complain when your interior plastics will look like shit in some years time and enjoy that beautiful convection oven effect you get in the car without sunshades😁👍🏻

Far out. I am getting these for my 4 Runner.

Awww, I can't drive with the Weather Tech Window Shade kit installed in my car? Looks like a crazy Liberal Tic Tok Challenge. I just purchased some for my cars. But on the serious side I am not crazy and I am not going to drive with those things on.

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Your comment was long enough to end with… Read more and the first part I read I was thinking… WTH? Is he talking about? 😂😎

Great for fuking in daylight

@SarasotaTim

2 жыл бұрын

Duh tell me something I don’t know LOL 😎

Yes they should give you the bag with the shades for a $200 dollars car shades ,it's the GREED that keeps them from doing so !😡 😤

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

Well said Wiseoldwoman 😎

That’s a shitload of money ! No thanks, I’ll make my own !

@SarasotaTim

Жыл бұрын

You can do it. 😎