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I posted about this sunshade when I first installed it, but now that I’ve had more time with it I figured I’d give a better update.

So far I’m still really happy with it. I originally thought it would just be a cool little mod, but I’ve actually ended up using it a lot more than I expected.

Before this I had a regular folding sunshade, and honestly I barely used it. Half the time I didn’t feel like pulling it out, setting it up, and then finding somewhere to put it again when I got back in the truck.

With this one, I just park, close it, and I’m done. That’s probably my favorite part about it.

The install takes a little patience just to make sure everything is lined up right, but once I had mine set up I really haven’t had to mess with it. It’s been opening and closing smoothly and stays out of the way when I’m driving.

I also like not having a big folding sunshade sitting behind the seat or getting thrown around inside the truck anymore. It’s a small thing, but it makes the whole setup feel a lot cleaner.

After using it for a while, I’d say the biggest reason to get something like this is convenience. Obviously a normal sunshade can do the same basic job for a lot less, so I wouldn’t say everyone needs an electric one. But if you use a sunshade all the time and like little convenience mods, I actually really like this setup.

I’ve added a lot of stuff to my Maverick over time, and this has surprisingly become one of those things I use almost every day.

Overall I’m still really happy with it. I’ll attach some updated pictures and a quick video below so you guys can see how it looks and how it works on the Maverick.

If anyone has any questions about the install or wants to know anything about it, just let me know.

https://www.tavdat.com/collections/...ford-model-upgraded-electric-sunshade-tavdat™
(I did reach out to them for a discount for us maverick owners)



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This is way cool. A bit pricey, but sure beats wrestling with the twist and snap open beasts. Saw something similar advertised on FB, but while it installed in the windshield and dash gap like this one, it was manually operated. I bought two of them, but the company sent me just a regular fold up one and then tried to tell me that's what I ordered. Learned my lesson about buying anything on FB. I digress. Thanks for sharing this.
 

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Thanks Joaquin, this is exactly what I have been looking for. I saw one advertised several weeks ago, that was made for a Lexis and I was hoping to find one for my Maverick. I really hate having to deal with the folded one I have now. Especially when my wife is in the truck with me.

So give me the details. How is it mounted on your dash? How is it connected to power?

I have already ordered one for my Maverick and will probably order one for my wife'c Honda CR-V s well.
 

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How have the suction thingys held up? Here in Fl the suction cups on my much smaller and lighter toll pass only stays put on the Maverick a day or so.. Yet on my 150 and 250 (rip) I need to break the seal to get it let go. And yes I cleaned the Mavericks windshield..
Presumably a toll pass or similar would have to be removed for this to work?
 

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How have the suction thingys held up? Here in Fl the suction cups on my much smaller and lighter toll pass only stays put on the Maverick a day or so.. Yet on my 150 and 250 (rip) I need to break the seal to get it let go. And yes I cleaned the Mavericks windshield..
Presumably a toll pass or similar would have to be removed for this to work?
Well the suction cup is only holding it into the glass there is mounting feet which hold it up off the dash and I have had no problem with it moving around or sliding cuz it is a pretty snug fit on top of both the 3M tape on the feet and the suction just holding it into the glass
 

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Thanks Joaquin, this is exactly what I have been looking for. I saw one advertised several weeks ago, that was made for a Lexis and I was hoping to find one for my Maverick. I really hate having to deal with the folded one I have now. Especially when my wife is in the truck with me.

So give me the details. How is it mounted on your dash? How is it connected to power?

I have already ordered one for my Maverick and will probably order one for my wife'c Honda CR-V s well.
You brought up another reason to ditch the old fold up screens. Must have smacked my wife sitting in the passenger seat 10 times or so. And then I get the look like I'm transporting molten lava to the back seat.
 

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You brought up another reason to ditch the old fold up screens. Must have smacked my wife sitting in the passenger seat 10 times or so. And then I get the look like I'm transporting molten lava to the back seat.
On accident, I'm sure! 😜
 
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Perfect timing, I was just looking for something like this. I'd love to hear some other Maverick owners reviews. Their website had no reviews yet, and was slightly sketchy; I noticed a Chinese word, and their listed address in Nevada had no zip code...
 
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Yea definitely a Chinese brand, like everything else lol. I have not had any problems and have been rocking it for a while. Obviously reviews are nice to have but I dont think me personally at least, have left a review on a small website like that normally most i would ever post on would be here or Amazon.
 

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I like that they're marketing says it's a gaming accessory
 

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Is it perfectly safe to use that under-dash plug receptacle?
 
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Is it perfectly safe to use that under-dash plug receptacle?
The obd2 port? If so yes, thats what I use :)
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