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Windshield Privacy Shade

We're looking for a front windshield pleated pull across shade similar to the original one that came with our 97 U295.  It pulls out from each side, and attaches to the center of the windshield with velcro.  We don't want powered curtains, just a plain and simple one that came on the older U295's.
Bruce & Jen Evans
Montgomery, TX
1997 U295 36'

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Reply #1 –
Bruce.  Please call me.  Rudy 7 one 3. 8 one 8. 3234
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

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Reply #2 –
We also have one available.
PM if interested
Frank & Connie Williams
1999 U320 '36
Build: 5466
MC: 18335

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Last time I asked Brad at Foretravel the windshield shades were still available.  I was able to purchase new retractable cords for mine from the original manufacturer.  I didn't ask, but since they're still in business I wonder if you can still get them from them.  Eclipse Sunshades I think is the name.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

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Reply #4 –
Buy a pair of night light proof roller shades. Mount them to the wood horizontal that now houses two factory speakers above the dash. Overlap the center for privacy. Use continuous pull chain style ends. Add your own vinyl triangle pieces to close off the curved glass areas at the two sides. Use grommets on top of vinyl ends and hang them on cup hooks screwed into the same horizontal carpet area. Allows all of dash surface to be used inside when shades are down. Keep the bottoms soft so they can flow over the back of the dash. Have enough length so the shade can be push against the window bottom. Inexpensive, simple, 100% privacy without a drop of inside light visible from outside at night. Easy to use every night for 20 years without any problems. Important that nobody can see inside from any corner or window from outside for maximum security.

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Reply #5 –
3 years ago we bought, from what the factory told me, the last accordion pleated pull across shades for 500 smackeraoos

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Reply #6 –
Another strategy to consider. We used a Levolor shade custom cut to fit across windshield. A pull chain type with an adhesive attached magnet on windshield to "store" the chain. We used two sections of 6 in fluted moulding on the edges for privacy that are attached to the wooden valence with Velcro made the height of the opening from dash to back of valence. Makes for quick set up and matched our existing fluted valences on existing window.

Kind of a spin on Barry's description.

PS we used custom color/sized Levolor night cellular shades on the windows. Added to the insulation as well.

Alan & Gerri Ortiz
1996 U295 36 ft.
"Rocinante"
Hartwell, Georgia
1999 Subaru Forester
Build No. 4957 Motorcader 17399

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Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
Buy a pair of night light proof roller shades. Mount them to the wood horizontal that now houses two factory speakers above the dash. Overlap the center for privacy. Use continuous pull chain style ends.

Just a note, shade/blind mechanisms now (as of June 1, 2024) have to be either cordless or inaccessible-cord.  Free-hanging (those not permanently tethered and tensioned) chain/cord loop blinds are prohibited from sale, even in the custom market. 
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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I understand why. We had to use a very strong rare earth magnet to secure the chain.
Alan & Gerri Ortiz
1996 U295 36 ft.
"Rocinante"
Hartwell, Georgia
1999 Subaru Forester
Build No. 4957 Motorcader 17399

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Could the roller shade regulation be recommendations? The Consumer Product and Safety Commission has new rules on blinds and shades that will go into effect on Wednesday, June 1. The safest option when young children are present is to go cordless. CPSC ENCOURAGES consumers to buy and install cordless window coverings FROM https://www.theshadestore.com/shades/roller-shades/custom-roller-shades: Rollers are incredibly versatile. Choose from 3 different control types: Continuous Loop, Cordless, or Motorization. Each has unique benefits. Shades 104" W and up automatically get our Continuous Loop - Lift Assist at no charge. Cordless control carries a 3' minimum surcharge. *Cordless and Motorized control types of have been certified "Best For Kids" by an independent third party in conjunction with the Window Covering Safety Council. Continuous Loop chain control maintains consistent length easy to operate larger shades shades 104" W and up automatically get our Continuous Loop - Lift Assist at no charge

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Quote from: Barry & Cindy –
Could the roller shade regulation be recommendations?

‎Revised Safety Standard Will Result in More Window Coverings Sold in US...

The revised safety standard, ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022, eliminates the use of free hanging operating cords, free hanging tilt cords and multiple cords into a cord connector on all made-to-order custom window covering products.  The safety standard continues to require all stock products sold in stores and online to be cordless or have inaccessible cords.

One can custom-order with a permanently-tethered continuous cord or chain, but not a free-hanging one, and professional installers are required to mount the tether.  Ready-made blinds cannot be sold with continuous cord/chain.

I only mentioned the new requirements because someone looking for ready-made is unlikely to find continuous cord/chain for sale anywhere.  The new standard was the #1 topic in workroom boards (home dec/upholstery workrooms) for many months because it upended the custom shade market.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Two years ago Foretravel told us that the blinds were no longer made but they bought one big buy every few years and the bling factory made a special batch for them. They were around $495 then.
David & Emma Roche
Dino (Golden Doodle)
1999 U270 WTFE 36' Build # 5534
Xtreme "Lights, Stripes & Roof"
Motorcade# 18321
Dayton, Ohio
Towd: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Two Townie Electra Bikes

Life is made to enjoy, the Foretravel helps!

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Reply #12 –
In my opinion Foretravel's front windshield accordion pleated shade was not a good design, poor privacy, and many other approaches would be an improvement. It would not be a good idea to spend money on duplicating the shade.

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Quote from: "Irish" –
Two years ago Foretravel told us that the blinds were no longer made but they bought one big buy every few years and the bling factory made a special batch for them. They were around $495 then.

Not a bad price assuming you're talking Pesos.
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS
 

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I am glad my coach came with the power shade for the windshield as it is the best sun visor.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport