Removing Rpod Blinds
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Topic: Removing Rpod Blinds
Posted By: cody91
Subject: Removing Rpod Blinds
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 11:35am
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I'm in the process of installing a shelf over the bed on my Rpod 178. I need to remove the Forest River installed blinds and blind covers in order to do that. Has anyone removed one of these blinds before? I can't seem to find the screws and/or bolts that fasten them to the walls. Thanks, Cody91 |
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Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 3:19pm
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I removed ours on a 2009 r-pod but I think the new ones may be similar. First remove the metal blinds and the blind brackets if your r-pod has them and then if I remember there are small L brackets remove them and the blind covers should come lose from the wall. If you have the fabric blinds I think it may be the same after removing the fabric blinds. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 4:00pm
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Thanks David. I'll give that a try this evening. Cody |
Posted By: jan demarinis
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 4:32pm
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FYI- A lot of folks install a shelf above the blinds and don't go through the hassle of removing them. There is a long thread about this with pictures. I am going to Lowe's this week to pick up that 6' allen+ joss (?) slatted shelf, some 1.5" L brackets and some stout short mollys. Can't wait. Please save me from myself, I will be driving right by Camping World...
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Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 6:50pm
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i think my only complaint thus far on the pod (and its really not that bad) is the blinds. easy mod. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2023 F150 2017 HD Streetglide CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: cody91
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 10:47pm
Jan, Thanks for chiming in. I also bought the 6' Allen & Ross slotted shelf and side brackets. It seems the A&R 6' shelf is about 1.25 inches short on each side. I was thinking about attaching the side brackets to some wood strips and using some 1 5/8 in dry wall screws to attach them to the walls. Just curious what particular type of L bracket you're planning to use? Cody
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Posted By: jan demarinis
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2014 at 11:15pm
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Cody, Do a search for shelf on the forum. Members have posted much more detailed and exact methods to do this. Photos too! Scroll through till you find them. I think your screws will be too long for the walls. Good luck, jan
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Posted By: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2014 at 7:17am
| After reading these posts, I'm trying to figure out why people are removing blinds? Previous owners of our 2011 182G removed them and a condition of the sale was putting the vinyl ones back over the window. I like to control privacy and/or light. |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2014 at 11:03am
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A lot of folks remove the mini blinds and replace them with curtains, we did this in the back where the bed is and used a heavy material with room darkening qualities. This helps to keep a lot of the heat out of the back. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: SNO4ME
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2014 at 12:30am
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I wake myself up when I run into them at night. I like blinds in that they give some privacy but open easily, but again, they wake me up. ------------- Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177 |
Posted By: 3ofUs
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2014 at 7:58am
| Thanks for response every one. I make the dinette so blinds are not a problem. And there are no blinds in bunk area. Our preference are the day/night shades we had in our motor homes. Maybe next season we'll have them installed. |