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2002 u295 window valances

I need to repair some pleated shade broken cords and would like advice on the proper way to remove the window valance. Does it come off as one piece similar to a picture frame? Thanks,Capt stinger

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Reply #1 –
Our valances came down as one piece, just have to really hunt for the screws sometimes.
After repairing our pleated shades a couple of times we ditched them and went with RecPro Legacy Day/Night combo shades.
MUCH BETTER
MCD is another great option for replacements.

Frank & Connie Williams
1999 U320 '36
Build: 5466
MC: 18335

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Reply #2 –
On our coaches (2003 and 2000), the lambrequins (vertical side pieces) have been separate pieces.

ETA - The ones in the ends of the front slide would be a single frame piece.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #3 –
Consider replacing pleated string-activated side window shades as they have privacy leaks and can disclose what is going on inside at night. Many replace with pull down shades, eliminating side valances for a more open wall look, and no more strings to deal with.

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Reply #4 –
My 99 the top is one piece, and the sides are separate. A bit extension for your drill comes in handy. The screws in the top a Robert's (#2 square drive)
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 #5 –
Bbeane
Are those mcd shades on your coach?
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

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Reply #6 –
When I installed MCD shades, I was able to decrease the height of the top piece by about two inches and still cover the retracted shades.  It is a significant increase in the amount of window area and really opens up/brightens the interior of the coach.  You do have to recover the valence and I redid the lambrequins in cherry to match the cabinets (nice word Michelle!).

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #8 –
I have both Irvine Shade and Door and MCD.  Bought the Irvine for front windshield and driver/passenger windows.  Purchased at the Big Tent show in Q through a California reseller. They readily will provide all repair parts to individual owners. Rest of coach was done in McKinney by MCD a couple years earlier. The 8' front windshield is motorized and a dual shade, all others manual dual shades. Love them. As a full timer we raise and lower them every day, so much more convenient.  I think the Rec Pro are made by Irvine. PM me for a more detailed comparison of Irvine vs MCD. I think the MCD are more substantial but on all side windows the Irvine function the same. Recently saw Jan and Rich's coach with MCD front shades. Very slick installation.  There are several ways to work around the front instrument hump, some definitely more complicated than others.
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.

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Reply #9 –
An inexpensive option for shade replacement is household style pleated shades. We replaced some of ours with store brand shades from Lowes and some with Levelor brand. We have been happier with the store brand ones. They provide good privacy, and we kept the top and side valences.
Dave and Kathy Bennett
2004 U270
Build #6253
1600W Solar
700 AH Battle Born Lithium
2015 Jeep Wrangler

No matter what happens, remember you always get the trip out of it.

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: dbennett9 –
An inexpensive option for shade replacement is household style pleated shades. We replaced some of ours with store brand shades from Lowes and some with Levelor brand. We have been happier with the store brand ones. They provide good privacy, and we kept the top and side valences.

We did the same. Increased R value as well.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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