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06-04-2009, 04:13 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: mgtn
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #7711
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Care free sunshade
Does anyone have the Carefree sunshade installed on their rear window? Does it have to be 3 inches longer than the window? The 3 extra inches makes it a special order. Also how does it work keeping the sun out and rv cooler?
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06-04-2009, 06:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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I have one and it is even with the outside edge of the window frames if it was three inches bigger it weouldent fit in the rear cap. as for cooling it does OK to a point sometimes on temps reaching the 100's I install that reflective instalation from Home Depot the 4' wide by 7' long fits in there perfectly you just cant see out. but I would buy it again if I have to. I will be buying Carefree of Colarado's full fiew awnings for the other windows at Q-site next year.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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06-04-2009, 11:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Napanee
Posts: 3,440
M.O.C. #1493
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We have had a sunshade since the coach was new and wouldn't be without it. We winter in Texas and the rear window faced south and kept the heat out without using the day/night shades. My opinion, get the black. The size: Ours just covers the window.
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06-05-2009, 03:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 428
M.O.C. #7142
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We also have the carefree back window shade on our 3400 and love it. We face towards the setting sun at our winter home base and it really helps to keep out the heat and glare on the TV screen. We use our awning rod to pull it down so you dont even have to use a ladder. Enjoy your travels. Teresa
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06-05-2009, 04:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Also have one and we absolutely love it.
In Florida our rear window faces south and we do get that hot Florida sun all winter. Being kicked back in my recliner, prior to the shade, my head felt like it was in an oven. The shade made a world of difference. I am even considering 2 smaller ones for the street side which gets the late afternoon and evening sun.
As far as length, mine is factory stock and fits perfectly. 3"s longer and it would not fit BUT not every Montana has the same size rear window. We have the 3485SA and I am sure it's the same size window as the 3400RL but not 100% on the other RL models.
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06-05-2009, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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I did not pay for the special order to get that extra 3 inches and on my 3400RL it works great.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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06-06-2009, 02:03 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Moab
Posts: 316
M.O.C. #6756
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anybody have any pics of it? I need one for the setting sun also,even at 8500ft. it gets hot in the mountains. Thanks again for the info
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06-06-2009, 10:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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We have the sunshade also and really like it. Unfortunately, we were told we would have to special order one also. The dealer said the standard 72" model was the length of the tube and the fabric would not cover the window completely unless we special ordered. When it came in, I measured the fabric and it was 72" and the tube was about 75". Not sure if we got taken or not, but it really does the job. Not only dors it block out the sun but it acts as a privacy curtain also as you cannot see in while it is up, no problem seeing out though. I do not have any pictures, but someone else had some, you might try a search. We installed ours ourselves and would buy another if we ever get a new rig.
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06-07-2009, 03:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Madison
Posts: 131
M.O.C. #7240
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We have one. It works great! Our first order came with a damaged roller that was warped. It was difficult to role down and would not roll up. Carefree replaced and we are happy with the product.
LCarter
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06-08-2009, 04:22 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: mgtn
Posts: 54
M.O.C. #7711
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So does the standard fit the window or will the fabric be 3 inches short. I have the 3475rl. It should be the same rear window as the 3400rl.
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06-09-2009, 01:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Moab
Posts: 316
M.O.C. #6756
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does anybody have a pic of this? Sure would like to see one! Thank you
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06-09-2009, 09:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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Here's mine...
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06-10-2009, 03:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Moab
Posts: 316
M.O.C. #6756
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Perfect! Thanks, now I see that it does fit just the width of the window and looks like it does a great job! Now wander where the best place to get one is????????????
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06-10-2009, 05:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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I had my awning installed at Q-site but this company does a lot of RV Parks they come to you where ever you are. I dont know if they will come to you but call and see, it cant hurt.
Shade Pro. Mobile RV Awning Service
13465 Camino Canada, Suite 106
BOX 508
EL Cajon, CA 92021
619-328-1620 ---- 800-328-5100 ----- Fax 619-328-1649
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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06-11-2009, 02:16 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Moab
Posts: 316
M.O.C. #6756
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Thanks, I will give em a call. I am currently camp hosting @ Steamboat Lake State Park in Colorado so I am out of the way for sure! Did not want to wait till Quartzite, summer sun in the mts.gets hot!
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06-11-2009, 07:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
Posts: 4,189
M.O.C. #639
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by nunya
Thanks, I will give em a call. I am currently camp hosting @ Steamboat Lake State Park in Colorado so I am out of the way for sure! Did not want to wait till Quartzite, summer sun in the mts.gets hot!
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These people work allover the USA and guess what Carfree of Colorado what does that tell you.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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06-12-2009, 03:20 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Moab
Posts: 316
M.O.C. #6756
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more good info! Thanks and I love being carefree in Colorado!
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