Australian Window Visors?

[justinhw]

I'm having a hard time finding this through search, so I thought I'd ask:

I see a lot of Australian rigs with really wide window visors like these:




What is the benefit of having such a wide visor? I really like the look of it (although I can see it obstructing the side view mirror). Is there anything specific about the conditions or terrain in Australia that make it more popular over there?

[targa88]

Referred to sometimes as "monsoon" windows - when the rains come.

[corax]

I have a set on my 4runner, and while they take a bit getting used to (think "tinted blinders") they are great in heavy rain. They also create a lot of vacuum at the window, so I can roll the window down 1/2 way and feel the air getting pulled out of the truck. I think when I ordered a set, they were called "Offroad" vent visors or something like that.

*edit* do a search for -> auto ventshade aerovisor offroad <- and you'll find 'em

[dwh]

Probably helps keep the dust out as well.

[Every Miles A Memory]

I've been trying to find those for my truck for awhile and couldnt think of a name to Google Search them.

They'd be great down here in Florida where the inside of the truck can get beyond hot during the daytime. I could probably leave my window down half way and not worry about the rains getting in

[ExpoMike]

Man those bring back memories. They were really BIG back in the hey day of the mini truck scene in the '80's. Had a set on my D50 mini truck and you almost couldn't find a Toyota that didn't have them. Seems today the small, mini versions are much more common.

[Holger]

They are used to keep the windows a hand wide open while it rains, and also protect from flying stones on gravel roads.(kicked up by the car passing or in front of you).
Dissatvantage is that you can't lean out of your window as easy to look at you front wheel in technical terrain.(only with the big ones like on my Toyo).

[justinhw]

Thanks guys, it helps a lot! Aerovisor seems like a good candidate

[Toyotero]

My LC in Nicaragua had them... it was nice to be able to leave the windows down an inch while out in the country while it was parked or while driving around, and it kept the unexpected rains out of the inside. They were also tinted, and what Corax about says 'tinted blinders' is very true.

I've seen clear sets that look like they would work well without the blinder effect.

[apsilon]

They're called "weather shields" generally. Didn't realise they weren't common elsewhere. I've never used them so can't comment on how well they work.