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Problem Solved

Postby monik7 » Wed Oct 01, 2014 2:32 pm

Since getting my RV new in 2012, it's bothered me that when the shade on the door is down at night, there's a slightly more than 1 inch gap that would allow someone to see into my rig. Ever since I caught my 4 years older brother peeping through the bathroom window when I was getting ready for a shower, I've been paranoid about someone possibly looking in when changing clothes. It's amazing how something that happened more than 50 years ago can still cripple us.

So yesterday, I decided it was time to fix what was bothering me so. Here's the problem.
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And here's the solution.
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Here's how it looks when not in use. I left the shade down because it was too bright outside to get a good pic.
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Here with the shade up.
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby BirdbyBird » Wed Oct 01, 2014 4:46 pm

definitely works well and provides a better night darkening shade when parked near a bright lamp, etc. ...and then there is the thermal properties of keeping the heat out or the cold out. :)
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby retiredhappy » Wed Oct 01, 2014 5:05 pm

Looks really good and what Tina said, too.
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby avalen » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:32 pm

good job, it looks great
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby bluepinecones » Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:49 pm

Looks like a great solution.
The glass on my door is frosted and no shade. Can't really see in but it does little to keep light out.
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby Bethers » Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:54 pm

That's pretty much what I want to do on all my windows. And even though my door window is frosted - I want that going ALL the way down - I learned how much that can get rid of drafts, etc. And it looks great. You did a wonderful job.
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby snowball » Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:34 pm

I want to make that type of blind for my back window but it's slightly bigger than the door... :D
looks really good Sandi
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby BarbaraRose » Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:50 pm

How did you get that to lay flat against the door?
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby JudyJB » Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:41 am

Very nice looking! Did you use Velcro or magnets along the sides???
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby monik7 » Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:05 am

BarbaraRose wrote:How did you get that to lay flat against the door?

I used Velcro to hold it flat on the sides.
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby MandysMom » Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:03 am

Looks very nice.
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby Pooker » Fri Oct 03, 2014 9:07 am

Excellent solution, Sandi!
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby mtngal » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:26 pm

Nice work Sandi! (That open edge would have been bugging me too).
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby Wings » Sat Oct 04, 2014 2:48 am

How creative and it is very decorative. Gives your Navion a homey feel.
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Re: Problem Solved

Postby Getupngo » Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:07 pm

That is so nice! What a great idea.

A nice thick insulated curtain would be great for the window and wall directly behind my head in my bed. As it is, I have to cover my head to stay comfortable enough to stay asleep.
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