Both look like dog *****.

 

I've run window shades ever since the factory radio in my 86 F250 died of heat prostration in Charleston. Usually rained every day before I got off the ship and with the windows up it probably exceeded 150 degrees in the cab (black truck). I usually go with Weathertech but have used AVS.

 

I've narrowed it down to either Weathertech or AVS at this point. Both would be the in-channel window visors and bug deflector, probably the low profile one.

Thoughts on these two brands?

 

I have always preferred the WeatherTech's over the AVS brand.

On our last vehicle, 2016 Honda Pilot EX, WeatherTech didn't offer any vent visors so I put AVS's on it.
They worked fine but I didn't care for the look of them as they had a "seam" around the lip.

They are both well built, easy to install and last so the choice is up to you.

 

I use AVS stick on, easy to install, they work great and I personally like the way they look.


I had in-channel AVS on my Ram and they were a PIA for about a month because the window kept going back down in auto mode and would go up if I tried because they hit the rear edge of the visor. I ended up sanding the edges down until they were paper thin and the windows went up but still hit the edge a little. I did like the look better though.


I have read here that the F-150 is even more "touchy" with in-cannels.

 

Since I prefer the in-channel reflectors I like to hear some honest assessments about the Weathertechs on how or if they interfere with the window operation.


Thanks!

 

I've also read that the Weathertechs come with clips, but I've seen installs where people didn't use the clips.

 

They all look cheap.

 

I just installed them last week.

Once you get them installed you roll the windows up "manually" 8 or 10 times while holding out on the deflector.
Then you leave the windows up for 24 hours and it sets the deflectors into their position.

We have had no problems with them interfering with the window.

The rear deflectors do have clips that go into the rubber gasket channel and does not touch the glass.

 

My vote for window visor is the in-channel weather techs.
As far as hood deflectors, I just put on the Lund textured hood deflector this past week. In my opinion it looks amazing and follows the lines of my truck. I can't stand the look of bolt on deflectors. Here's a thread I started about the deflectors when I was still deciding. https://www.f150forum.com/f69/bugshe...r-pics-392767/