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Old 08-16-2015, 11:26 AM   #1
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Shades Up? Shades Down?

I've heard different answers on this, but what's the consensus on whether to leave shades up or down during winter storage?

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Old 08-16-2015, 11:37 AM   #2
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Down year around to protect the inside from UV rays.
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Old 08-16-2015, 11:48 AM   #3
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Hey, thanks Ford.
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Old 08-16-2015, 12:15 PM   #4
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Yes, I agree....when stored...
~ Shades Down ~
....helps with UV damage and a little thermal protection as well.

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Yes, I agree....when stored...
~ Shades Down ~
....helps with UV damage and a little thermal protection as well.

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If you have the pleated day/night shades, or just night shades it's recommended to store with shades up to retain creases in pleats.
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Old 08-16-2015, 01:25 PM   #6
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I just don't like the idea of anyone being able to look in to see if there is something worth breaking in for........ so down




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Old 08-16-2015, 02:14 PM   #7
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My vote is for shades down


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Old 08-16-2015, 02:20 PM   #8
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We keep our shades down. Keeps the unit cooler when towing it and keeps out the UV rays. Cheaper to replace the shades than carpet and furnishings.
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Old 08-16-2015, 06:10 PM   #9
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Thanks everyone for your input. Down it is.
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Old 08-16-2015, 06:16 PM   #10
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Shades down, and if you can't do that find some other way to cover the windows / sky lights. Doesn't have to be pitch dark but block the sun's rays.
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On ours, the day/night shades were either given away or thrown in the trash (we hate them). Venetian blinds @ every window, down and closed.
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After years of working in windowless areas, I keep the blinds up when the TT is parked in our yard. When camping elbow to elbow to the next site, they come down.

Our TT has the fantastic fan/vent to the sky in the bathroom. I wish it was in the living area cause I love the light that comes in. I know a lot of people complain about it, but I wish I had one.
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A trick we found with the pleated shades when they begin to loose their shape is to spray laundry starch on them then leave them folded for a bit...viola!!! good as new...
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A trick we found with the pleated shades when they begin to loose their shape is to spray laundry starch on them then leave them folded for a bit...viola!!! good as new...
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Save your shades from the sun. Cut out cardboard panels to fit in the window frames. Leave the shades up to maintain the pleats and hold the panels in.
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I have a piece of the double reflective insulation cut for each window. It's placed between the window and the day night shades and shades down hold the insulation in place. Really keeps the heat out when traveling.
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We also put cardboard in our windows when it's going to be parked for a few weeks. Also put a reflective car windshield thing over the shower skylight to keep UV rays from fading stuff in the bathroom and to lower the heat. Use two spring loaded curtain rods to hold the windshield thing in place.
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the place we bought ours recommended to store it with them DOWN to prevent the sun rays from damaging the inside
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On ours, the day/night shades were either given away or thrown in the trash (we hate them). Venetian blinds @ every window, down and closed.
Coot, did you buy the minnie blind... assuming you did ??
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Coot, did you buy the minnie blind... assuming you did ??
We got all of the blinds at Steve's Mini Blinds - 1 Slat 1 Aluminum Privacy | Steve's Blinds

We like them much better. We think we got the Bone color. CRS again.
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