I suppose everyone has an opinion and you'll probably get as many "yes" as "no" on the subject.
I leave ours down. The reasons:
1. Closed blinds prevent as much sunlight into the coach. That helps prevent sun fade on the interior wood, fabric, carpet and even the walls.
2. The blinds, when closed, will also fade, but usually it's the side next to the window, the side that isn't seen from inside the trailer and is "masked" by the tinted windows when viewed from outside, so the fading usually isn't even visible to most people who casually look at the trailer.
3. The blinds can be replaced for less than the cost of replacing or reupholstering the furniture and the trailer interior.
4. Closing the blinds during storage can, in many situations, reduce the heat gain on the inside of the trailer. Keeping the interior cooler can prevent adhesive on the vinyl wallboard and other surfaces from loosening. This can, in some situations, prevent damage to the walls, ceiling and in some trailers, even the cabinet surfaces.
I'm sure there are other reasons to keep them closed, and no doubt, there are some who would suggest there are reasons to keep them open. But for me, keeping them closed seems to make the most valid arguments for protecting the trailer interior.
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John
2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
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