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04-29-2007, 04:40 AM
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On my 2001, I had a set of Prompt covers (silver) - now in the Classifieds. For the new coach, I'm thinking of getting another set - color matched - but was wondering if anyone has used different styles/makes that might be easier even than the Prompts.
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04-29-2007, 04:40 AM
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On my 2001, I had a set of Prompt covers (silver) - now in the Classifieds. For the new coach, I'm thinking of getting another set - color matched - but was wondering if anyone has used different styles/makes that might be easier even than the Prompts.
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David Horn, TX; 2014 40ft Phaeton QTH; 2014 Mazda CX5; 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT-S on TandemTow trailer; Traveling with Ringo (an English Cocker)
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04-29-2007, 07:04 AM
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Alpine Owners Club
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I'm not sure you are going to find anything easier - I love ours and can do the front and side windows by myself in about 5 minutes with no need for a ladder. I suppose you could go with inside ones, but I really think the outside are better.
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04-30-2007, 07:57 PM
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I have the Prompt RV Sunscreen Co type and really like them.Very easy to put on and off.There add is in the back of the FMCA mag.
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05-02-2007, 03:19 AM
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Trust me, David, you do NOT want to go with the interior shades. We had them and they were very difficult to put up, especially on the driver's side. You had to be a contortionist to get them up, then they kept falling down. We used them twice but found them to be total aggravation. Ended up cutting them up to use the material for other purposes.
We then got the Prompt Shades and have been quite happy with them.
Lois (& John) Miller
'02 Alpine 38FDDS w/ Blue Ox Aventa, '01 Ranger 4x4 w/ Drive shaft disconnect, Brake Buddy
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05-02-2007, 08:02 AM
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I am looking into these shades as well. How do you attach tem to the passenger side with a front door? Do most use the mounted clip or suction cup? Does the suction cup really keep them in place? If you use the mount is their a metal stud that you must hit?
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05-02-2007, 08:37 AM
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The passenger side door window is covered with a suction cup at the top and bottom. These are industrial strength cups so they do hold. The window behind the passenger door also has a similar cover.
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05-02-2007, 08:39 AM
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Thanks for the responses. you've helped me talk myself into a new set. Now if someone would just come along and buy the silver set.....
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05-02-2007, 10:32 AM
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Sorry, I should have been more clear. How do attach the front window shade to the passenger side of the coach? I know the three options are suction cup, mounting bracket or passenger window rain gutter. Since I have a front door model I don't think I can use the rain gutter option. So my question is, do people use the suction cup or the mounting bracket and if you use the suction cup do you ever have problems with it coming off or making a mark on the paint?
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05-02-2007, 10:59 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by work2play:
.... if you use the suction cup do you ever have problems with it coming off or making a mark on the paint? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>In my experience with Bill Rex's product the suction cups do not adversly effect the paint on the coach. I just apply a little windex maybe to clean the surface and whack the cup in place.
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05-02-2007, 01:56 PM
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Every once in a while, a suction cup would come loose. I guess from now on I will follow the above advice and "...whack the cup in place."
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05-03-2007, 04:30 AM
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Be sure to wipe off the areas where the suction cups will attach. When suction cups keep coming off, we have had good luck by applying a drop of cooking oil to the suction cup and wiping it off.
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05-03-2007, 02:01 PM
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You might consider the screens from MCD Motor Coach Designs. They use velcro at the bottom secure points to allow a nice tight fit every time. I've been very happy with the fit, look and easeof install.
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2017 Dutch Star 4018
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06-04-2007, 10:55 AM
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New screens just arrived - they look great as did the old ones. Brown looks good on the Sherwood Green color scheme. Old silver ones looked good on the white/black/silver. They're still available in the Classified section.
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