Sun glare on Kenwood DAB sat nav

[David Watt]

We have a problem seeing the sat nav in bright sunlight. Has anyone else experienced this and come up with a solution? I have seen shades advertised on Amazon, but none specific for the Kenwood unit.

 

[jts46]

you could always make your own shade

John

 

[vmaxkiddy]

You could try the film available for touch screen tablets.

 

[snowy55]

It'll be winter soon, that should solve the problem!

 

[Waldo]

I confirm it's a pita of the Kenwood, not happy with my quiver

 

[David Watt]

you could always make your own shade

John

Hi John, Have you done this yourself? If so, what materials did you use?

 

[WelshGas]

This company makes Anti-Glare Screen Protectors for many screens including Kenwood Sat Navs.

http://www.nushield.com/

 

[jts46]

I made one for my tom tom using plastic sheeting from a model shop, took ages to make but no use now as i have a new tom tom

John

 

[jts46]

type in tom tom sun shield into google>images you can see plenty to help you with ideas

John

 

[rich-s]

How bad is this issue? I've been thinking about upgrading our head unit. Currently have the RCD310. But don't want to pay out for one of these if they are not perfect. Has anyone tried Davids suggestion of contrast adjustment in the following thread? http://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/t6-at-nec.11844/#post-114821
Thanks

 

[Georgiegirl]

Yes we have tried it - def makes a difference but the sun hasn't really been bright enough since to check if it has worked completely!

 

[Freeley]

It's a shame that tilt adjustable screens aren't standard fitment in these units. My pioneer can suffer from this in bright conditions which would be easily solved if I could twiddle the screen round a bit!

Sent from my Galaxy S6

 

[storma63]

I noticed this too. When trying to view reverse camara, sun sometimes washes the screen out. I made a cowl to help. made from some plastic sheet, shaped by using a heat gun and fixed with double sided tape.