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Window treatment

January 15, 2014, 03:10:03 pm

Our coach has really dark green curtains that are very stiff. They are probably the original goods, and I'm not really happy with them. The window shades are more light filters than shades, in that we can easily see out by day, and at night others can easily see in. Jo Ann is thinking about what to do, but so far we haven't had any great brainstorms. I'd like something that is a lighter color, not quite as stiff, but still provides privacy. Oh yes, money IS an object.

Any ideas?

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Reply #1 – January 15, 2014, 03:59:16 pm

David,

We have looked at day nights for $150 per window. Also looked at lowes lovered insulated blinds. We also put insulated curtians in rear bedroom and replaced with same type the front window. Total was $160 for both curtains and sewing.

Found day night on net. Let me know if you want the site. Think yours are similar to ours

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Reply #2 – January 15, 2014, 04:01:42 pm

Thanks, John. Yes, please share the URL. I suspect that we aren't the only ones who are thinking about some visual upgrading.

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Reply #3 – January 15, 2014, 04:09:31 pm

Select blinds.com.

Dont know quality, just know they sell a lot

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Reply #4 – January 16, 2014, 01:14:47 am

@David Don't think about installing anything but MCD shades. American Duo? Day/Night Shades We paid a little less than $200 dollars a window. Totally worth every penny. They are very easy to install. We did our own and love them. Everyone who sees them says they have to get them.

see ya
ken

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Reply #5 – January 16, 2014, 07:14:52 am

Ken

Are the MCD shades designed as insulated?

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Reply #6 – January 16, 2014, 11:39:16 am

MCD Shades and new valences on our list for next year, new windshield and Magna shade this year.

Roland

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Reply #7 – January 16, 2014, 09:58:42 pm

@John MCD's are not insulated. They are thick vinyl that sit right against the window so they do create a dead air space that does some insulation against cold. They also do a great job of keeping the sun out of the coach so work well in high heat. If insulation is a major concern MCD's may not be the best choice for you.

see ya
ken

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Reply #8 – January 16, 2014, 10:02:58 pm

Thanks ken,

The newer designed were looking at create an air pocket on both the day and night sides. Same functions split up down.

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Reply #9 – January 16, 2014, 10:53:04 pm

MCD shades!    One of the best improvements you can make on the inside.  They are not insulating in conductance any more than the day/night shades, but they do reflect infrared, so reduce heating in the day and cooling during the night. 
MCD day and night shades on the windshield are wonderful and much better than the old horizontal pleated blinds.  When it's really cold or hot, we put a fitted piece of Reflectix in the windshield behind the MCD shades (and we did that with the old blinds, too).  Don't need to use the Reflectix much now that we have the MCD shades.

If you get MCD shades, make sure that you specify rolled toward the wall side.  Othewise there will be a big gap between the shades and the wall.

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Reply #10 – January 17, 2014, 08:14:37 am

Dave,
MCD powered for front, yes that's what we had in our 88. Ok on the direction.
Just looking at alternatives. ? I know MCD is the "group" collected knowledge experience, guess we will need to jump in so at some point to look at differences on the other shades.

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Reply #11 – January 21, 2014, 06:25:12 am

I don't want to hijack the thread, but I have a question on windshield shades. If any of you don't mind sharing, I have recieved written quotes of $1395.00 just to provide and install the duel electric shades for the front windshield, ouch. It also seems that thats the only way they will sell them to you is installed. I recieved 2 quotes for doing all the windows from the kitchen forward, manual for the side windows, door, and power for the front, standard material $3550.00 and $3800.00 installed. These quotes were from vendors at the Tampa Rv show.
 

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Reply #12 – January 21, 2014, 06:56:20 am

Best head to MOT, they did my 2 electrics, not near the quote you got, less than half I think.

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Reply #13 – January 21, 2014, 07:33:12 am

I think DOT states the fronts need to be powered and mine are. MOT put in two shades for me. Love them and use as a sun visor too. David F put in MCDs in the main part of the coach and MOT put in electric blackouts in the bedroom when we bought it.

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Reply #14 – January 21, 2014, 12:11:39 pm

David,
If you decide to go with pleated shades, consider having them made so the first pull down is the night shade. That way you only pull them all down once when darkening the coach at night. In the morning you can pull the day shades down a little to let in light and still have visual security while you make the morning coffee!

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