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Re: Day/Night roller shade options?

Reply #25 –
Quote from: bbeane –
I had one of my Slow Rise shades fail not stppping. They where out of warranty however they sent me all the replacement part.
Bruce,
 
What failed, and what parts did they send?
 
I have two that are not working and I think it is because the spring has come disconnected. They make it sound so mysterious that I am reluctant to open it up, unless I can find out more.
 
Any advice is appreciated.
 
Thanks,
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Day/Night roller shade options?

Reply #26 –
Trent once you have them down the brackets come off the ends after you unwind the tension on the spring if any. From there the mechanism slips in the ends it's really not a big deal. I really couldn't see anything wrong but the new pieces fixed it. Send me a pm with your phone number if you like.
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

Re: Day/Night roller shade options?

Reply #27 –
I'm sort of waiting for the Impulse roller to come out.  I'm ready to get rid of these 20 year old shades soon though so I might have to get something else. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWDghYHJLvw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSr4cWnisBQ

Edit:  It appears are being sold through Camping World but that there aren't many color or valence options.  I'll have to call to see if you can order the backlit units through them.
Robert
Build # 5304
1998 34' U270 Cummins 6CTA8.3

Re: Day/Night roller shade options?

Reply #28 –
Update -

Installed the first two today - Narrow window next to the passenger seat and window above the table - curb side.  Left off the valance legs for now.  Will install the ones above the couch and dinette table tomorrow.

I think we will like them.  I did notice that metal against metal bumping of the shade rail against the window.  My smart DW suggested we apply a few felt door bumpers.  Rattle/knocking done.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #29 –
Quote from: Carol & Scott –
Left off the valance legs for now.
Scott,
 
We left ours off and like it that way. (We still have them if we change our minds; okay, if DW changes her mind.)
It seems more roomy without the side valences, although I am sure they give a more professional appearance.

Trent

Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

Re: Day/Night roller shade options?

Reply #30 –
Quote from: Carol & Scott –
Update -

 Rattle/knocking done.

Our coach has six MCD shades in front and another galley shade, TBI. Install was easy. Every time we move them, we like the precision and the predictability.

Drummers in this group: You may get polyrhythmndisneya. Swinging, tapping and...well, the banging of the shades can give you that feeling...Curb and Sway action starts a Rythymn.

Ginger Baker
Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"

Re: Day/Night roller shade options?

Reply #31 –
Quote from: Old Knucklehead –
Drummers in this group: You may get polyrhythmndisneya. Swinging, tapping and...well, the banging of the shades can give you that feeling...Curb and Sway action starts a Rythymn. Ginger Baker
I grew up on Puget Sound, WA and rode the ferry boats to Seattle often. The vibration set up by the old ferries, I'm sure, got me into playing drums!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
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Re: Day/Night roller shade options?

Reply #32 –
Update - Got all 4 shades installed and replaced the wood vertical valance parts.  The DW likes them that way so that is the way they will be.  I think they look better too.  Not as flat.  Have the driver's side window, kitchen and bedroom  window to replace.  Maybe next month.

Re:  Pricing.  Saw the charges come through today and the price looked a bit high.  FT suggested that the price/cost would be a little lower than MCD's retail price taking into consideration MC discount.  Checked MCD's online price and it appears to be the same as FT charged.  Contacted FT to verify price and that I received the MC discount.  Was advised received the MC discount so the price as charged from FT is correct.  Contacted MOT to check pricing and they didn't know what their pricing would be compared to MCD.  Bottom line is that we saw no $$$ benefit ordering from FT as opposed to ordering direct from MCD.

FT could not advise price of shades before they were ordered.  They bill the customer based on the MCD invoice.  FT thought the MCD price was discounted on their website.  Just a bit disappointed - but all is good.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Day/Night roller shade options?

Reply #33 –

Scott,

Look at this for a cushion strip going up the side of the window and perhaps on the inside of the verical window trim to prevent the shade rods from rattling. This is used in the tracks of sliding glass doors in cabinets, sometimes in the track, sometimes wrapped around the edge of the glass.  Anywhere that you would want to provide a cushioned surface.  Comes in many widths

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

Re: Day/Night roller shade options?

Reply #34 –
TX Roger -

Might get a roll & try it.  😃
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

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Reply #35 –
Suspect the "fuzzy" side of stick-on velcro would work exactly the same-- if you have some of that around.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #36 –
Window gasket from Extreme works great.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

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Reply #37 –
Have applied some round felt door bumper material attached to shade rail to cushion against metal window frame.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320