Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-25-2016, 03:52 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
cflyfishguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 16
MCD Shades Misaligned

Hello,

I have been lurking on the forums for a few months now while waiting for my RW to arrive. Now that its here its time to step out of the shadows.

I just got my new RW and I noticed that some of the MCD shades are off-centered and don't properly cover the window. The MCD shade in the bedroom is off by 1 1/2 inches exposing the window. In fact, all the MCD shades on the driver's side of the RV are off-centered. Is this just poor craftsmanship? Is it difficult to take off the window dressing and re-align the MCD shades?
cflyfishguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2016, 04:19 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Ford truck guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,285
Quote:
Originally Posted by cflyfishguy View Post
Hello,

I have been lurking on the forums for a few months now while waiting for my RW to arrive. Now that its here its time to step out of the shadows.

I just got my new RW and I noticed that some of the MCD shades are off-centered and don't properly cover the window. The MCD shade in the bedroom is off by 1 1/2 inches exposing the window. In fact, all the MCD shades on the driver's side of the RV are off-centered. Is this just poor craftsmanship? Is it difficult to take off the window dressing and re-align the MCD shades?
Hello , good to see you came out of the shadows!

Those shades will slide from side to side.. They are in small tracks on the brackets.. When I got mine, I had to adjust them , and sometimes have to tweek them here and there.. Just use both hands spread out over the length of the shade... It will move
Joe
__________________
2020 F-350
2020 3991RD with-
17.5 Goodyear 114's , Titan Disc brakes, MorRyde 8K IS, Onan 6.5..
Ford truck guy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2016, 04:24 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
travelin' texans's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,353
Hardest part is removing the valances, they used black screws on mine & were difficult to see, also a long #2 square but will help. Once you get to them they will slide side to side with some difficulty, they have grooves on either side that catch in the clip. While you're there take a couple plastic zip ties & criss cross each clip so when the clip breaks the shades won't fall.
__________________
Danny & Linda
Full-timed 10+ years
Former '13 FB owner
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Currently rv & truckless
Replacement undetermined
travelin' texans is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-26-2016, 03:00 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
ET156's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 160
Quote:
Originally Posted by cflyfishguy View Post
Hello,

I have been lurking on the forums for a few months now while waiting for my RW to arrive. Now that its here its time to step out of the shadows.

I just got my new RW and I noticed that some of the MCD shades are off-centered and don't properly cover the window. The MCD shade in the bedroom is off by 1 1/2 inches exposing the window. In fact, all the MCD shades on the driver's side of the RV are off-centered. Is this just poor craftsmanship? Is it difficult to take off the window dressing and re-align the MCD shades?
All my shades were not centered on the windows had to take it back to the dealer . they centered all the shades now the shades don't go up correctly.
__________________
Ed & Annie full timers
2016 39MB
1998 International 4700LP 4 door ,DT530,300hp 6sp.with a 4:10 ,air ride https://www.redwoodowners.com/attachments/signaturepics/sigpic1866_1.gif[/IMG]
ET156 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-26-2016, 03:08 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
Rick and Mindy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,444
Quote:
Originally Posted by ET156 View Post
All my shades were not centered on the windows had to take it back to the dealer . they centered all the shades now the shades don't go up correctly.
There should bean adjustment on the ends that will make the shades go up and down easier.
__________________
Rick and Mindy
Retired
2013 Redwood 31SL, 2011 Ford F350 SRW, 6.7, Crew Cab with Firestone Bags, Titan Disc Brakes
Rick and Mindy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-26-2016, 03:23 AM   #6
Junior Member
 
cflyfishguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 16
I was able to grab onto the rollers and slide them back and forth to center them on the window.

Thanks for all the replies.
cflyfishguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-26-2016, 03:40 AM   #7
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 767
I have had to replace and center ours since we bought our RW they move easily and you can get your fingers up behind the valance you can push the clips and the blinds will drop out of the brackets. putting them back in is easier as you put the clip in back and push up and they lock into place.
__________________
2020 Newmar Baystar
RWJSIM2003 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Redwood RV or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:41 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×