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MCD Sdie Window Shades

The side window over my couch has day and night MCD shades.  The front mount for the rollers has allowed the shade to ease down.  How are the rollers mounted and how should I re-afix the rollers, please?

Thanks a bunch,  Rudy
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

Re: MCD Sdie Window Shades

Reply #1 –

Rudy, the frame that hold the rollers snaps into clips that are attached to the bottom of the cabinet behind the valence box.

You need to remove the valence box to have reasonable access.  I used a 12" impact driver extension to make it easier to get at the screws.  The clips have one screw each that goes into a 1/4 plywood cabinet bottom.  If the screw has pulled loose you can move the clip a bit.  If you open up the bottom of the overhead cabinet (not easy in the slide) you coukd add a 1/2" backer for better screw holding.

This type of screw works well in thin wood. Deep, coarse threads bite and hold.  You can put a drop of wood glue on the screw for a more secure hold. Amazon.com: PARTS EXPRESS #8 x 1/2" Deep Thread Pan Head Screws Black 100...

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: MCD Sdie Window Shades

Reply #2 –
Thank you Sir
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

Re: MCD Sdie Window Shades

Reply #3 –
I think I took the bottom out of the storage cabinet and added a piece of wood to re-enforce it. 1998 U270.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

Re: MCD Sdie Window Shades

Reply #4 –
Now, how to get valance box off.  Mine is a padded wood top with wood sides.  The sides have a screw up through the horizontal plate below the window and a screw into the top valance.  How is the top valance screwed into place?
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
 

Re: MCD Sdie Window Shades

Reply #5 –
Side pieces have a screw up through the sill and a metal bracket partway up.  Upper pieces have screws through a 1x1 on the inside at the top.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN