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Quieting MCD shades

Just had MCD Duo shades installed throughout and we are pleased. 

However, the shade grab bar on certain ones bangs against the side valances while underway.  Thinking of adding 1/2 inch self adhesive felt strips around the grab bars where they contact the valances to quiet the noise, no matter what position the shades are in.  Anyone else come up with a different/better solution?   
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit

Re: Quieting MCD shades

Reply #1 –
That's what I've done. Works well.

see ya
ken
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Reply #2 –
Using the fuzzy side of adhesive Velcro strips is what they recommend at the MCD factory.  I use white or black, depending on the shade ... and keep the bars from clacking against each other or the windows/valances.  Cheap & easy. 
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
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Reply #3 –
Hum, for what new MCD shades cost one would think they might cone up with a solution for clanking and banging, Just sayin.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #4 –
Bruce - I agree totally!  I was so enamored with the benefits that it did not occur to me that it is a poorly designed system when it comes to peace and quiet.  Seems like another product that missed out on some real world testing or a company that just doesn't care to fix its product shortcomings.     
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit

Re: Quieting MCD shades

Reply #5 –
I used a strip of weather striping, double humped cut down the center {one hump} got it WalMart.  Works great.

Roy
Roy Dameron
Ex 2009 42ft Nimbus
Jeep Unlimited

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Reply #6 –
Had mine installed at MCD and they provided the black and white fuzzy velcro strips for me to use.
Gerard Caswell
Eunice, LA
2006 Phenix
2011 GMC Sierra P/U 4x4

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Reply #7 –
I put the little silicone rubber "Bump-ons" that we put on the bottom of glass awards.  They just stick on.  Any decent trophy and awards company will be able to sell you some cheap.  They stay on better than Velcro.  If you can't find them PM me.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: lavocat –
Had mine installed at MCD and they provided the black and white fuzzy velcro strips for me to use.

Well, this particular authorized service center did not... 

I know this is a really, really easy fix but it just irks me. 
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit

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Reply #9 –
I'd scratch off a little letter to the folks at MCD and just see what they say.  Maybe they are not aware of the issue OR have not communicated that to their dealers. 

Tom & Bill

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: txforetravel –
I'd scratch off a little letter to the folks at MCD and just see what they say.  Maybe they are not aware of the issue OR have not communicated that to their dealers. 

Good idea - if nothing else, It'll make me feel a little better!
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit