Ok, this is short and sweet. It seems that whenever we do a video or have a photo that shows the front dash of our coach, we always get an e-mail asking about where we got it. Well seeing ours was made in Red Bay 4 years ago by Trevor, and he only does Tiffin, we could not offer a suggestion to those who were not Tiffin owners.
Well, our Dash Mat aged in this four years and it was time for a new one. So we thought we would take the time to look for another way to get one other than calling him. We did this so we then could answer the question for others, non-Tiffin owners, when we would get asked where we got it.
Turns out the people that made the see-through window awnings, ShadePro, also does Dash Mats!!! So, we looked at their website and then at the list of RV makes and models they make them for and sure enough, their was one for our coach. Their were also A LOT of other manufacturer makes and models and in three different colors. So we ordered one to see how it was and if we could recommend it.
It has a mouse pad rubber backing that is called ShurGrip so it will not move around at all! The reason for a Dash Mat, for those that do not know, is not only does it keep your dash from “aging” in the sun, but the BIG REASON is to keep things from sliding around! This is a Big Deal as to having one, and once you do, you surely know you would not be without one. ;)
In a nutshell, after all, what else can you say about a Dash Mat, it’s a keeper! :) Click… ShadePro Dash Mats
David and Brenda
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John
Thanks…Fixed. :) It happens.
Hello Dave
I am in the UK and have watched quite a few of your videos. I just don’t get it, whats the point of dash mats and driving a 45 foot bus around the US, The video where you parked up beside a Walmart was incredibly depressing… it’s not exactly the great wide open..is it ? I thought your disconnect video was quite revealing , that longing in all of us for a home, a place where we can feel secure, my take on it was that you are now the Flying Dutchman condemned to roam the endless interstates forever with no safe haven.
However I wish you well and if you and your good lady are happy, my opinion is irrelevant. I will keep watching, stay safe on the road and all the best Bill
Hi…The Dash Mat is so items you put on the dash, which is plastic, don’t slide all over the place when driving. :) As far as the Wal-Mart goes, that is when we are in transit and just want to stop for the night. Wal-Mart allow you to stay in the parking lot overnight which sure beats paying $20 to $50 for just for stopping to sleep.
And Nope, not condemned at all. This is by choice as we can always buy another home when and where we want, but we may not always be able to travel. So, while we are both healthy, we are traveling and doing and seeing things we would not be able to otherwise.
BTW….The last time we ran a total on what it cost us to live in the coach for a year…It was $11,890. That was for Park fees, fuel, insurance on the coach, and general maintenance. Everything else we would need anyways…food, mortgage, health insurance etc. But get this…Just our property taxes when we had the house was $12,000 a year! So for less than our taxes, we get to live on the road and stop when we want. :) Hope this helps.
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I did not know that Shade Pro made them. I took paper grocery bags and made a template of my dash and took it to my local carpet company. Borrowed their color and carpet pallet, selected a complementary color and they used my template to manufacture the dash mat.
I think the dash mat itself cost $117. It was about another $80 to have it seemed all the way around (they charged for seaming by the foot).
Yours looks beautiful though!
Just bought one! I’ve been wanting one for ages! Wish there would have been somewhere to say we heard about it from you! (Or I missed it!) Thanks for your super informative blog and videos. We are having fire suppression installed as we type, along with some other things! Thanks again and Cheers!
David what dose Trever in Red Bay charge for his dash mate ?
It was 4 years ago, I do not know.
He currently charges $100 for dash matts.
Will Trevor ship? Could you please reply with his contact info?
Hi…Not sure what he does and does not ship so you will need to call him for your needs. But his direct number if… Trevor Nichols RV Service – (662) 279-4461 and please tell them you heard about him though us. Thanks
Awesome to discover a DashMat for RVs! I have had one in all of my cars as far back as I can remember. Thanks SOOOO much for the resource
Hello David,
After seeing your video on the Dash Mat, we went ahead and purchased ours. It just arrived yesterday and it fit like a glove! ShadePro did a great job! Extremely well made and we love the non-skid surface that ensures it doesn’t wander around the dash. Even the passenger desk cut out and mat insert was perfect.
Thanks for sharing this terrific product.
David,
After you have had the dash Matt from Shade Pro for over a year, would you buy it again. I am concerned that the rubberized backing will deterioriate and stick to the dash. I am considering getting one and looking for your recommendation.
Hi…Have not had any such issue with the backing at all. I even just looked and all seems just fine. :) Still very much happy with it.
Hello David, I am wondering how you mount your GPS/EezTire with the dash mount. Do you just velcro them to the mat or did you have cutouts done for them? Picking mine up today here in Yuma.
Hi…
Use, I use Velcro on the back of the TPMS and then attach that to dash. Same for the GPS. I put Velcro on the bottom edge of it and that to the top of the dash and then the arm part of the mount sticks down and I have that then Velcroed also to the part of the dash that is slanted down so it stands upright.
David, sorry I meant do you velcro them to the the dash mat as it covers your dash now.
No, as our current dash mat is not made of something that Velcro will attached to.