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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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Replacing rear window shades with shutters?
We absolutely hate the day/night shades over the large rear window in our 3400RL. Actually, we hate them ALL with a passion. They require WAY too much teamwork, force, strength and pure luck to get the raised evenly and without jamming.
So, we are contemplating what to do about them, and we are considering shutters over the big window to start with. Has anyone done this? We are worried about how soundly they will stay attached with the vibration of traveling down the road. We have seen both wood and PVC shutters that look very nice, with many colors available, and I'm thinking the PVC ones would be lighter in weight. Thoughts or suggestions much appreciated!
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10-28-2015, 06:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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Except for the 3150RL ... all my Montanas had venetian blinds secured similarly to the day nights. They also had small clips at the bottom to keep them in place if you just wanted to use the shutters. That being said ... using 2 hands and not going at it like you're killing snakes ... we get along with the day nights.
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10-28-2015, 08:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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Actually we like the Day Night shades they have served us well
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10-28-2015, 09:23 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Traverse City
Posts: 149
M.O.C. #15913
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We went with MCD shades work very well, one hand up and down.
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2014 3725RL
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10-28-2015, 09:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Temecula
Posts: 112
M.O.C. #17769
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our trailer came with horizontal wood blinds in the whole trailer, except the bedroom which has the cheap accordion shades like out old TT had. we really like the blinds as you have a lot of options for adjusting the amount of light. we will replace the bedroom blinds in the future, especially the one on the sides of the headboard in the slide.
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Tony and Pam
2016 MHC352RL
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10-28-2015, 11:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,697
M.O.C. #12947
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I have found that loosening the lower cord attachment points a bit make the blinds much easier to raise and lower. I have also found that when they are real tight, you will eventually have to reattach the blinds at the top, as the tension on them will pull the screws out of the wall.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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10-28-2015, 12:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,329
M.O.C. #3699
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Our 2015 Legacy Edition came with MCD everywhere except the bedroom! We are going to stop at the factory in Mcinney Texas this spring to complete the bedroom and get rid of the last 4 paper shades. The MCD window treatments are wonderful.
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2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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10-28-2015, 12:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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I'm with ya Mark, I HATE and I mean LOATHE Day/Night shades,I have had 3 Monty's with them and I am as careful as I can raising and lowing them but they still break and come down uneven I have lost track of how many times I have had to restring them (I gotten pretty dang good at it  ) but now I am saving up for MCD shades and call it good,bummer part is 3 months after I bought my early 2015 they came with them,just my luck 
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quote:Originally posted by Mark N.
We absolutely hate the day/night shades over the large rear window in our 3400RL. Actually, we hate them ALL with a passion. They require WAY too much teamwork, force, strength and pure luck to get the raised evenly and without jamming.
So, we are contemplating what to do about them, and we are considering shutters over the big window to start with. Has anyone done this? We are worried about how soundly they will stay attached with the vibration of traveling down the road. We have seen both wood and PVC shutters that look very nice, with many colors available, and I'm thinking the PVC ones would be lighter in weight. Thoughts or suggestions much appreciated!
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10-28-2015, 01:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
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quote:Originally posted by rohrmann
I have found that loosening the lower cord attachment points a bit make the blinds much easier to raise and lower. I have also found that when they are real tight, you will eventually have to reattach the blinds at the top, as the tension on them will pull the screws out of the wall.
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Discovered that exactly myself after ripping the whole thing out of the wall. Not once, but twice (slow learner). As soon as I loosened the cords the blinds go up and down evenly and easily.
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Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
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10-28-2015, 03:32 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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No problem with our day/night shades after 4 years of full time use. That said, MCD shades are in our future when we have to replace one.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-28-2015, 05:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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I'm for sure looking into the MCD shades (WHATEVER they are! I have no idea.) Thanks all!
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10-29-2015, 12:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Almost same as DQDICK. 4 years of full time use with ours with no problems. Shades go up/down with very little effort. Do not plan to install MCDs later due to excessive cost.
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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10-29-2015, 04:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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The main problem I see with the PVC, would be if your fiver is ever stored during hot weather. PVC will warp.
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10-29-2015, 06:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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I don't get it...My blood pressure raises every time I have to open or close my day/night shades, ESPECIALLY the big one at the back and the little one next to the bed in the bedroom slide. (That one requires me to get into all kinds of weird positions just to be able to get both hands on it to lift evenly and smoothly.) Yet...Others are stating they are having no issues with them at all. I wonder what gives? Mine jam, they bind, the accordian folds DON'T fold evenly about half the time. Sheesh...
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10-29-2015, 08:26 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Terrell
Posts: 353
M.O.C. #10881
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MCD in McKinney Texas has 12 camp sites with 30/50 amp service for your use (free) while they are installing your units. No water or sewage dump available. Safe area of town. Normal install - monday measure, install wednesday & thursday.
Very friendly staff....
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10-30-2015, 03:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Mark N.
I don't get it...My blood pressure raises every time I have to open or close my day/night shades, ESPECIALLY the big one at the back and the little one next to the bed in the bedroom slide. (That one requires me to get into all kinds of weird positions just to be able to get both hands on it to lift evenly and smoothly.) Yet...Others are stating they are having no issues with them at all. I wonder what gives? Mine jam, they bind, the accordian folds DON'T fold evenly about half the time. Sheesh...
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Are you trying to lower or raise both the day and night part at the same time? If so, try doing it in 2 movements...MUCH easier!
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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10-30-2015, 03:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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We've a rear entertainment center with a lift on the tv. The day/night shades have never been enough to be able to watch tv during daytime, so I covered the whole thing with Mylar bubble type thermal insulation - just slipped it between the shade and the window. Keeps the tv a lot cooler too!
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10-30-2015, 05:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,045
M.O.C. #5329
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What are MCD shades?
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10-30-2015, 07:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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Here is a link: http://www.braddandhall.com/productc...?idCategory=59
Our night shades are white, but totally block light. the day shades are black screen. We love them. Just pull down with one hand and they stay. Give a little tug and let go - they gently go up. You couldn't pay me to go back to the accordion-like day/night shades.
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10-30-2015, 07:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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