For campervan blackout curtains, the covering you choose matters less than the lining and the fit. A lined traditional curtain, a honeycomb blind, a magnetic blind or a peel-off curtain all stop light when the fabric is opaque and the edges meet the window frame. Start by deciding whether you want a curtain that draws on a track or a blind that sits tight to the glass, then match the lining to the season and the window. The rest — fabric, colour and price — follows from your window count and sizes.
Which covering suits which window in a campervan?
Every van has at least three window types: the cab doors, the habitation windows and the rear doors. Each behaves differently, so a single covering rarely suits all of them. For the cab, a magnetic blind or a peel-off curtain is often the quickest answer because it removes completely during the day. For habitation windows, a traditional lined curtain on a track gives you the most control over coverage and the easiest repeatability across a fleet.
Honeycomb blinds sit tight to the glass and fold away to almost nothing, which suits narrow windows where a curtain stack would block the galley or the doorway. A drop-down timber-fabric blind is the choice where the window should look like the cabinetry rather than plastic — common in higher-spec conversions where the interior finish is part of the sell. None of these coverings insulate the vehicle; they contribute to comfort by blocking light and reducing draughts at the window.
Traditional van curtains
Our Curtains: Vans (Traditional) are the workhorse option for converters and rental fleets. They are made to your window sizes, supplied as a set, and draw on a track or rail. Because they are fabric, you can specify the lining, the drop and the header style, and repeat the same specification across every van in the fleet. That repeatability is what keeps a hire fleet looking consistent and makes replacement straightforward when a single curtain is damaged.
Honeycomb blinds, magnetic blinds and peel-off curtains
Honeycomb Blinds - Per Window are cut per window and priced each. They sit tight to the glass and fold away during the day. Magnetic Blinds/Curtains attach magnetically, so they can be removed and stored when the van is in use. Peel Off Curtains use a peel-and-stick fixing for a clean look with no track. Each of these suits a different window and a different level of fit-out.
Drop-down timber-fabric blind
The Drop-Down Timber-Fabric Blind combines a timber-look rail with a fabric panel. It is the option where the window should read as part of the cabinetry. It suits a single feature window rather than a whole van, and it is usually specified alongside curtains or blinds elsewhere in the interior.
Blackout means the fabric does not pass light. It is not a promise that the whole window is sealed — the frame, the track and the edges decide how dark the van actually gets.
Fabric and lining: what each choice actually does
The lining is the decision that changes how the curtain performs. A blackout lining blocks light through the fabric. A thermal lining adds a layer that reduces heat transfer at the window and helps with condensation, but it does not insulate the vehicle. A bonded lining combines both. For a hire fleet, a blackout lining with a neutral face fabric is usually the safest specification: it photographs well, hides marks, and suits the widest range of interiors.
Fabric choice then comes down to wear and cleaning. A durable, washable fabric is the practical answer for rental fleets and for vans that see heavy use. Lightweight fabrics are easier to draw on a track but show creases; heavier fabrics hang better but need a stronger track. For colour, neutral tones — grey, beige and brown — remain the most requested because they match most upholstery and cabinetry. If you want the curtains to match the cushions, specify the fabric once and use it across both.
What decides the price of campervan blackout curtains
For campervan blackout curtains, the covering you choose matters less than the lining and the fit.
Four things drive the cost of a set: the number of windows, the size of each window, the lining you choose, and the track or fixing. A van with two habitation windows and a rear door needs fewer panels than a long-wheelbase conversion with a full set. Larger windows use more fabric and more lining. A blackout or thermal lining costs more than a plain lining. A track or rail adds a component that a magnetic or peel-off fixing does not.
Honeycomb blinds are priced per window, which makes them easy to quote for a single window or a fleet. Traditional curtains are priced as a set, so the per-van cost falls as the specification is repeated. If you are fitting out a fleet, the most reliable approach is to standardise one specification per window type and order against it. That keeps the quote predictable and the replacement simple.
One honest limitation
No curtain or blind will make a campervan completely dark if light can enter around the edges. The frame, the track position and the gap at the bottom of the window all matter. If you need the van genuinely dark for sleep, plan the fitting as carefully as the fabric — a blackout lining on a poorly fitted curtain will still leave a light line. Our guide to why light still gets into a campervan at night covers where the gaps usually appear.
How to order: send your window sizes
To get a quote, send us the window sizes for each opening you want covered, the covering you have in mind, and the lining. If you are not sure which covering suits a window, tell us what the window is for — cab, habitation or rear door — and we will suggest the option that fits. For a fleet, send the same list for each van tier so the specification can be repeated. Our guide to how to measure a campervan window for curtains walks through the measurements we need.
Once we have the sizes, we can confirm the covering, the lining and the price. Explore our range of custom campervan curtains to see the options, or send your window list and we will come back with a specification for your van.
Which curtain is best for a campervan?
The best covering depends on the window. Traditional lined curtains suit habitation windows and fleet repeatability; honeycomb blinds suit narrow windows; magnetic and peel-off options suit cab windows that need to be clear during the day. Match the covering to the window and the lining to the season.
What lining should I choose?
Choose a blackout lining when the priority is blocking light. Choose a thermal lining when you want to reduce heat transfer at the window and help with condensation. A bonded lining combines both. None of these insulate the vehicle itself.
Are honeycomb blinds better than curtains in a van?
Honeycomb blinds sit tight to the glass and fold away to nothing, which suits narrow windows. Curtains give you more control over coverage and are easier to repeat across a fleet. The right answer depends on the window, not on one being universally better.
How much do campervan curtains cost?
Price depends on the number of windows, the size of each window, the lining and the track or fixing. Honeycomb blinds are priced per window. Send your window sizes and we will confirm a price for your specification.
Can I buy one window at a time?
Yes. Honeycomb blinds are priced per window, and traditional curtains can be ordered for a single opening. If you are building a fleet, standardising one specification per window type keeps ordering and replacement simple.