190 Kitchen Metal Blind replacement
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Topic: 190 Kitchen Metal Blind replacement
Posted By: npalumbo89
Subject: 190 Kitchen Metal Blind replacement
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2022 at 9:06pm
So I pretty much hate the metal blinds on my new 190. Is it easy to swap them into a fabric blind or something better? Also generally, I’d love to have blackout versions for all of the windows or a good solution to blockout the light in he mornings.
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Nicholas Palumbo
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2022 at 5:24am
9 years ago, after fussing with the awful curtain that covered the rear window on our 177 for two years, it was removed and replaced it with a 2x cellular shade from Blinds.com. It is still fully functional today and what I like about it is that it is instant up or down when light or privacy is desired. You can get any size, color, flavor you want and yes, blackout shades are available as well. For all the side windows 1" wide white wooden blinds were the choice, much more 'homey' and quiet.
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God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."
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Posted By: campman
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2022 at 11:25am
Good day, I thought I would pass along what we have to stop the light from shining in through the front window, over the head of the bed.
We found one of those folding, shiny, flexible 1/2 ton truck window light reflectors that almost perfectly fits in the window behind the trailer blinds.
We can put it in before bed and take it out once we get up if we want...almost 0 light gets in!
Hope this helps,
Andy
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Andy and Laurie
'16 F150 5.0 4X4 w/factory tow pkg
'21 RP192
"If the women don't find you handsome...at least let them find you handy!"
Red-Green
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Posted By: npalumbo89
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2022 at 11:44am
Thanks for the window shade truck. I didn’t even consider that
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Nicholas Palumbo
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Posted By: npalumbo89
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2022 at 11:45am
Awesome. I’ll have to check into blinds.com!
Thank you.
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Nicholas Palumbo
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2022 at 1:47pm
You might go to your local big box hardware store and get a roll of what is essentially foil coated bubble wrap and cut pieces to size. It might be a cheaper option. It would be where insulation is located.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...
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Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
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Posted By: npalumbo89
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2022 at 3:04pm
Okay awesome, ill look into that as well. Thank you so much.
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Nicholas Palumbo
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