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05-25-2023, 09:18 AM
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Large window shade?
On our Bullet. We have the large rear window. The shade only goes up about ten inches. Is there a way to get it to open up further or do I need to replace with a different style shade?
Thanks
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05-25-2023, 09:29 AM
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Depends on the brand of shade. Roller or pleated?
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05-25-2023, 10:19 AM
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It is the pleated style.
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05-25-2023, 11:10 AM
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If it goes up and then falls you can adjust the tension on the strings. Loosen the screw, rotate the “knob” the string is tied to 1/2 turn. Tighten and try.
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Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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05-25-2023, 11:28 AM
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Realize the screw only goes into thin wallboard, so after loosening the first time, "tighten" becomes more of a fantasy than a procedure. I've taken to just adding knots in the end.
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05-25-2023, 11:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
If it goes up and then falls you can adjust the tension on the strings. Loosen the screw, rotate the “knob” the string is tied to 1/2 turn. Tighten and try.
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It doesn't fall, but it only goes up 10-12" Seems like its design that way but I'm not sure.
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05-25-2023, 11:43 AM
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Pleated shades should retract all the way. You may just need a re string kit. They are easy to do.
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05-25-2023, 12:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckster57
Pleated shades should retract all the way. You may just need a re string kit. They are easy to do.
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Thanks, I'll look into it.
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05-25-2023, 12:42 PM
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Quote:
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It doesn't fall, but it only goes up 10-12" Seems like its design that way but I'm not sure.
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The question is, does it JAM at 12", or does it go past 12" and then fall back? The latter is a loose cord. The former is some more unusual problem.
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05-25-2023, 12:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LHaven
The question is, does it JAM at 12", or does it go past 12" and then fall back? The latter is a loose cord. The former is some more unusual problem.
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Stops around 12'' and stays there. Its been like this since new. Its like the strings are short and made to stop there. I'm going to take a closer look at it tonight.
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05-25-2023, 01:02 PM
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Each top string goes through the bottom bar, exits the other end, and is fastened to the bottom on that side, so look for a knot or other malformation in the string around that height. Replacing a string is fiddly, but not hard.
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05-25-2023, 02:08 PM
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Quote:
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Each top string goes through the bottom bar, exits the other end, and is fastened to the bottom on that side, so look for a knot or other malformation in the string around that height. Replacing a string is fiddly, but not hard.
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Both strings have springs at the top for tension adjustment.
OP: since you’re about 10 miles from me, PM me if you need help.
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05-26-2023, 11:49 AM
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So, I messed with it some last night. Seems to just be really stiff going up from lack of use. I got it to go up almost all the way, so were happy. Had to be careful not to pull the bottom stanchions loose from the wall. I think I'll keep working it up/down to see if loosens up and store it up for a bit to see if that helps. No string problems as far as I could tell. Eventually I might replace it with a roller shade, those look nice.
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05-26-2023, 12:02 PM
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Maybe pass a block of paraffin over the strings. Can't hurt.
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05-30-2023, 10:33 AM
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Quote:
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Maybe pass a block of paraffin over the strings. Can't hurt.
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Was able to work it up to almost fully open. Then used your idea of the wax on the strings. Working much better now. Thanks.
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