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Title: Shades for the windows
Post by: Billbag on March 10, 2021, 07:08:18 pm
Posted a few times, always lost, old guy, BUT can get through Houston, Atlanta, & L.A. so still trying. This computer stuff??
Very questionable.

My question, our 99,  40'  the Mrs, 63 yrs, or now that uncle Joe is in should I say Ms. does not like the pleated shades, & drapes. Which allows me to sleep 9 hrs.
Thus our choice at the moment appears to be MCD, or Rec Pro.  We did MCD on our last POS, Newmar, learned.  Mostly good.

On our beloved FT the installation looks a dream, with MCD, but they want" 20%" or so ,    more $$ than RECPRO.

We are do it yourself, on this.  Any suggestions???

Any other happy thoughts, except th 2 of us have both  [P} shots, & pray that each of U have or have a plan,

Regards,




ANY ONE HAVE A OPINION, EXPERIENCE,  Thought.
Title: Shades for the windows
Post by: Billbag on March 10, 2021, 07:10:02 pm
Posted a few times, always lost, old guy, BUT can get through Houston, Atlanta, & L.A. so still trying. This computer stuff??
Very questionable.

My question, our 99,  40'  the Mrs, 63 yrs, or now that uncle Joe is in should I say Ms. does not like the pleated shades, & drapes. Which allows me to sleep 9 hrs.
Thus our choice at the moment appears to be MCD, or Rec Pro.  We did MCD on our last POS, Newmar, learned.  Mostly good.

On our beloved FT the installation looks a dream, with MCD, but they want" 20%" or so ,    more $$ than RECPRO.

We are do it yourself, on this.  Any suggestions???

Any other happy thoughts, except th 2 of us have both  [P} shots, & pray that each of U have or have a plan,

Regards,




ANY ONE HAVE A OPINION, EXPERIENCE,  Thought.
Title: Re: Shades for the windows
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on March 10, 2021, 08:11:50 pm
We measured about 10 times and installed them ourselves, fist one was hard, they get easier.

MCD Shades Installed (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=35404.msg330914#msg330914)

Who do you recommend for powered shades? (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=28721.msg240400#msg240400)
Title: Re: Shades for the windows (REC-PRO) ????
Post by: Billbag on March 11, 2021, 09:54:04 am
We will do it our selves, have measured 3 times, today will make 4.  Ms cant go , so she & I will go again tomorrow.

Some wonderful previous owner, had the power windshield shade put in, no record, probably MHT. Or MCD.

Thus our goal is most of the big side, including Driver & Queen.

Am really interested in feed back on  another vendor,  (REC-PRO)  as after further "study" they might be as much as 25% cheaper have not totaled it.  Plus frt. paid.

Title: Re: Shades for the windows
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on March 11, 2021, 10:10:19 am
No experience with other vendors so I can't help there. 

If you get a night shade for the front door consider having come off the roller towards the inside of the coach especially if you get the screen door sun shade. Either way works but with it off the inside of the roller it hangs without hirrimg the screen door.

A one piece windshield screen works fine, if works fine without the extra flap. You will need help hanging this one.  Make a wedge for the driver's side if you decide you need it.

A long (12") extension for your impact driver or screw gun makes a big difference.
Title: Re: Shades for the windows
Post by: folivier on March 11, 2021, 11:50:27 am
And an angle driver for your screwgun helps in tight places. 
DEWALT Right Angle Attachment, Impact Ready (DWARA120) - - Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-Right-Angle-Attachment-Impact/dp/B07NQS465R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F7UXY2VHWPN&dchild=1&keywords=dewalt+angle+drill+attachment&qid=1615481392&sprefix=dewalt+angle%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: Shades for the windows
Post by: DayDreamer on March 11, 2021, 01:53:07 pm
x2 on the right angle adapter.  I have this one and love it.  Used it many, many times.  But be careful as it is easy to twist your wrist if using it with a drill bit and the bit binds up.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Right-Angle-Drill-Adapter-DWARA50/203867866

Also love the locking style extensions .
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-1-4-in-x-12-in-Universal-Quick-Release-Extension-DXT1020/313022577

Title: Re: Shades for the windows
Post by: juicesqueezer on March 11, 2021, 02:08:38 pm
We went with ShadePro and you can order them on Amazon as well.  Measure twice and send in color and sizes.  Got ours in the mail in less than 2 weeks and did all ourselves.  Saved lots of dollars!

RV Awning Shades & Accessories Online | Shade Pro (http://www.shadepro.net)

They have a sale going on now on their Legacy Shades, which is what we installed.  No more pleated and the room is dark when you close both.