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Old 10-01-2017, 09:22 AM   #1
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Recommendations for awning sun blocker screen

Considering the purchase of a sun blocking/privacy screen to add to my GT5 31L5 awning for beach stays. Wondering if anyone has pro or con experiences to share. Thanks
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Old 10-01-2017, 09:33 AM   #2
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Considering the purchase of a sun blocking/privacy screen to add to my GT5 31L5 awning for beach stays. Wondering if anyone has pro or con experiences to share. Thanks
They work great, besides helping with the sun it can also extend your area a little plus will shed some rain. Before you buy, check out prices real good they are all over the place.
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Old 10-01-2017, 09:58 AM   #3
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I purchased a Coolaroo Shade Sail at Costco in the spring... then after using it I went and purchased another as a backup... only $28 as I recall. I tried looking it up on the Costco website but it is not listed.

at 13 foot wide and 7 feet it fits my awning perfectly. It has 4 ropes attached to each corner. I tie two corners to the awning bar ends, then if it is windy I can stake down the lower two corners.

It gives shaded privacy, but it is easy to see thru so you are not completely isolated.
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Old 10-01-2017, 10:05 AM   #4
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Can someone please post a picture of one installed? I received one as part of my recent trailer purchase, but have never used it. It attaches to the groove in the awning roller, right?
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Old 10-01-2017, 10:16 AM   #5
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This is what we have great material blocks a lot of the sun gives of shade keeps a lot cooler you’re some pictures and the name Brown got of that lazy days pretty decent price a lot cheaper than Camping WorldClick image for larger version

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Old 10-01-2017, 10:23 AM   #6
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It attaches to the groove in the awning roller, right?
I had one sun screen that had a 1/4 inch round piece of flexible plastic sewn into the hem... it was 10 feet wide. One or both ends of the awning will have access to the unused groove in the awning roller. You take the hemmed plastic on the sun screen and insert that into the groove, while pulling on the sun screen fabric to pull the hem into the roller groove. Easiest if done with two people... one to feed the end into the awning and another to pull into the groove. Mine did not roll up with the awning very well because of the difference of 10 foot Vs 13 foot wide awning, so I installed and uninstalled at every stop, which was kind of a pain for me... so I went with the rope-tie one I described in earlier post.

Sorry no picture... I cannot roll out the awning where I am parked.

Mine is on my 21' travel trailer... your motorhome awning should be the same construction
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Old 10-01-2017, 10:26 AM   #7
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The big shade slides into the awning and then the second part of the shade zippers on to that mine is 19 feet and the side blocker screw hooks on side of coach Attaches to hooks and then to awning with stretchy bands
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Although not privacy it is a sun blocker. The shade shown stays on the awning when rolled up. A second panel zippers on the bottom and extends to the ground. Shadepro Vista Shade.
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Old 10-01-2017, 12:26 PM   #9
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Beasley manufacturing is always at Webster flea market in Florida! Can make any color and many different configurations! Just whatever floats your boat! They made me a 2 piece and I love it!
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Old 10-01-2017, 01:13 PM   #10
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X2 on Carefree. Very nice.
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Beasley manufacturing is always at Webster flea market in Florida! Can make any color and many different configurations! Just whatever floats your boat! They made me a 2 piece and I love it!
X-2 Excellent quality... heavier material than most. Customer service outstanding
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We have a Shade Pro Vista............and LOVE IT
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X3 on the shadepro vista, it's been outstanding on our Georgetown. The short part rolls up with the awning and we zip the extension in when required. We also have a side panel and can install that on either end when needed.
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Old 10-01-2017, 02:59 PM   #14
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In Fl search J & J awnings..near Orlando..reasonable and a family owned business custom made width and length and one or more sections...your design...different colors and two grades of material
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Old 10-01-2017, 03:04 PM   #15
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We agree with Jim In Halifax. J&J will make custom sizes and mats to match. Great family owned business. Contact them they will ship if needed.
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Old 10-01-2017, 03:07 PM   #16
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Got ours off Amazon. Works great. Came with tabs that slide into the awning channel that don't need to be removed. Connects to the shade with metal hooks. Also came with screw in stakes and bungee cords to attach at the ground.

RV Awning Shade Motorhome Patio Sun Screen Complete Deluxe Kit (Black) (8'x14') https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CMU12ES..._wTu0zbB6XCX0N
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Old 10-01-2017, 03:41 PM   #17
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Sunshade

These work great but..... from personal experience I would stay away from a white shade. When the sun is shining on them they appear to "glow" from the inside making it very difficult to see through.
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Old 10-01-2017, 03:43 PM   #18
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Got mine from Amazon. Look around there because prices are widely varied. The 21 footer I got came with seven holders to attach in the awning groove, but the screen had 20 or so eyelets. Walmart and Amazon both have the Camco holders.

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-42693-P...y+light+holder
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Old 10-01-2017, 10:36 PM   #19
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Check out Vista Shades by Shade Pro @ shadepro.net. I saw one on a friend's RV and ordered me one. A screen panel slips into your awning slot that you roll up with the awning. When you need a screen, it has a zipper that you attach to the panel in your awning tube.
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Old 10-02-2017, 09:28 AM   #20
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Thank you so much for all of the great info!
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