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Shades for the windows

Posted a few times, always lost, old guy, BUT can get through Houston, Atlanta, & L.A. so still trying. This computer stuff??
Very questionable.

My question, our 99,  40'  the Mrs, 63 yrs, or now that uncle Joe is in should I say Ms. does not like the pleated shades, & drapes. Which allows me to sleep 9 hrs.
Thus our choice at the moment appears to be MCD, or Rec Pro.  We did MCD on our last POS, Newmar, learned.  Mostly good.

On our beloved FT the installation looks a dream, with MCD, but they want" 20%" or so ,    more $$ than RECPRO.

We are do it yourself, on this.  Any suggestions???

Any other happy thoughts, except th 2 of us have both  [P} shots, & pray that each of U have or have a plan,

Regards,




ANY ONE HAVE A OPINION, EXPERIENCE,  Thought.
Bill, Tricia, Sassy  Mostly poodle. Maybe
It,s. 5 o clock somewhere,  ?
MoHo has 3 happy days,  Buy, everything works, sell.
  Hopefully the rest are pleasant days.

Pull 05 Jeep Liberty.

Shades for the windows

Reply #1 –
Posted a few times, always lost, old guy, BUT can get through Houston, Atlanta, & L.A. so still trying. This computer stuff??
Very questionable.

My question, our 99,  40'  the Mrs, 63 yrs, or now that uncle Joe is in should I say Ms. does not like the pleated shades, & drapes. Which allows me to sleep 9 hrs.
Thus our choice at the moment appears to be MCD, or Rec Pro.  We did MCD on our last POS, Newmar, learned.  Mostly good.

On our beloved FT the installation looks a dream, with MCD, but they want" 20%" or so ,    more $$ than RECPRO.

We are do it yourself, on this.  Any suggestions???

Any other happy thoughts, except th 2 of us have both  [P} shots, & pray that each of U have or have a plan,

Regards,




ANY ONE HAVE A OPINION, EXPERIENCE,  Thought.
Bill, Tricia, Sassy  Mostly poodle. Maybe
It,s. 5 o clock somewhere,  ?
MoHo has 3 happy days,  Buy, everything works, sell.
  Hopefully the rest are pleasant days.

Pull 05 Jeep Liberty.

Re: Shades for the windows (REC-PRO) ????

Reply #3 –
We will do it our selves, have measured 3 times, today will make 4.  Ms cant go , so she & I will go again tomorrow.

Some wonderful previous owner, had the power windshield shade put in, no record, probably MHT. Or MCD.

Thus our goal is most of the big side, including Driver & Queen.

Am really interested in feed back on  another vendor,  (REC-PRO)  as after further "study" they might be as much as 25% cheaper have not totaled it.  Plus frt. paid.

Bill, Tricia, Sassy  Mostly poodle. Maybe
It,s. 5 o clock somewhere,  ?
MoHo has 3 happy days,  Buy, everything works, sell.
  Hopefully the rest are pleasant days.

Pull 05 Jeep Liberty.

Re: Shades for the windows

Reply #4 –
No experience with other vendors so I can't help there. 

If you get a night shade for the front door consider having come off the roller towards the inside of the coach especially if you get the screen door sun shade. Either way works but with it off the inside of the roller it hangs without hirrimg the screen door.

A one piece windshield screen works fine, if works fine without the extra flap. You will need help hanging this one.  Make a wedge for the driver's side if you decide you need it.

A long (12") extension for your impact driver or screw gun makes a big difference.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Shades for the windows

Reply #5 –

And an angle driver for your screwgun helps in tight places. 
DEWALT Right Angle Attachment, Impact Ready (DWARA120) - - Amazon.com

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Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

Re: Shades for the windows

Reply #6 –
x2 on the right angle adapter.  I have this one and love it.  Used it many, many times.  But be careful as it is easy to twist your wrist if using it with a drill bit and the bit binds up.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Right-Angle-Drill-Adapter-DWARA50/203867866

Also love the locking style extensions .
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-1-4-in-x-12-in-Universal-Quick-Release-Extension-DXT1020/313022577

40ft 1997 U320

Re: Shades for the windows

Reply #7 –
We went with ShadePro and you can order them on Amazon as well.  Measure twice and send in color and sizes.  Got ours in the mail in less than 2 weeks and did all ourselves.  Saved lots of dollars!

RV Awning Shades & Accessories Online | Shade Pro

They have a sale going on now on their Legacy Shades, which is what we installed.  No more pleated and the room is dark when you close both.
Joe & Dottie Allen
Sold!  December 2023.      2000 U320; build # 5645
Our coach " Maxine"
Motorcade #  15922;  Escapee 150950; FMCA F330833; Boondockers Welcome;  Harvest Hosts;  Thousand Trails
'98 U320 from 2000-'06
USAF '62-'66

"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." ―Epicurus