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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Build Custom Window Shades and Valances for your RV. We are remodeling our 11 year old Class C RV. In this video I’ll build a custom valance and install RV window roller shades from RecPro.com
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The original pleated blinds and window valances have been removed and it’s time to install some new ones. We decided on day/night roller shades from RecPro.com for the new window coverings, but needed valances to compliment the new look.
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The materials needed for the valances:
(1) Fabric
(2) Batting material to give the valance a little “poof”
(3) 4x8 ft sheet of ½” plywood
I cut the plywood large enough to cover the roller shade hardware adding a little extra (½”) to the inside dimension. Then I put the partial box valance together with wood and nails.
To finish the valance, I wrapped the outer wood valance with batting (except for the top) and stapled the edges down. I then wrapped it with the fabric, folding in the edges and stapled it down. For a finishing touch I used spray adhesive to secure the ends of the fabric inside and on the top to prevent fraying.
CUSTOMIZING THE SHADES: To keep the bottom shade from moving while driving, I installed drilled a small hole in the bottom shade crossbar and inserted a small magnet. I added a second magnet in the wall just below the window frame. The magnets were glued in with Gorilla glue. This mod worked very well.
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Great series! Your channel is the most interesting RV relevant information available for maintenance and remodeling. Professionally moderated and filmed. We really appreciate your efforts. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback. I'm very glad to hear that the videos are helpful.
That's a very catchy idea with the magnet...
Stellar job! You can now have a side-job with RV redecorating!!
Your Quality of your work and attention to detail is light years above the RV industry.
Very kind of you to say. Thanks!
Cracked me up when you blew on the spray contact glue! Thank you for a great video.
Wow... Great work! Your coach will be so much better than when it came from the dealership. I love your attention to detail. Your work is so clean and well thought out. I’m so glad I found your channel! Your are so inspiring. Just what I needed! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us. I’m certainly looking forward for the next update!
Very nice Brain. I really liked the magnet modification because I hate hearing thing rattling around when driving too.
Thanks. Without the side valance pieces, I knew that would be a major issue for me too.
Tito - Our Cedar Creek 38FLX has those same shades. They are fantastic. Adjusting them can however take some getting used to. I love, love your videos! You seem to always do things the "right way". Your videos are always very informative and helpful with my own research and ideas. By the way, I really like your shop and choice of tools. Your approach to how you complete a project reminds me of myself. I wish I had a friend like you as a neighbor. I would be bouncing ideas from you all the time. My wife and I purchased our a 2017 Cedar Creek Fall of 2017 and we love it. Unfortunately, we only get to use it for about three weeks out of the year. I'm Systems Engineer that works from home. So I hope to spend more time RVing with my wife. Thanks so much for all your videos. Love you guys!
Thanks for your kind words and feedback. I feel lucky to have great folks like you following along. Cheers!
Very nice job! I really liked that you made the valance only as big as was needed to cover the shades. It gives the feeling of a lot more space when the valance doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the windows. I have also found the spray contact cement works great to put the batting on. This allows you to cut away any excess batting, but have it stay securely in place when attaching the fabric. Looking forward to seeing how the new recliners work out!
Thanks! I'll try that next time. I'm questioning whether or not to wrap the batting around the bottom edge. Any thoughts?
@@RVwithTito I would wrap it for a softer look. If you want a sharp edge, then you can just stop it at the edge (Be sure it is evenly cut if you don't wrap it or your fabric will look lumpy at the edge.). If you don't wrap it t be careful not to bump your head on it. :D
You have one SWEET shop !
Thanks! I built it a couple years ago and spend lots of time in there.
I’m new to this remodel in rv but took down cornices and not shades which seem to be in good shape thanks for doing video. It confirmed how to cover boards g
Outstanding! Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
Your videos are a great resource! My Class C is relatively new, but there are changes I want to make, such as a valance over the blinds in the kitchen window. Great video!!!!!!!!!
Awesome. Thanks. Put YOUR stamp on your RV and make it your own.
Very nice job Brian! I also want to install those night and day shades
Thanks Jorge. I like them too. I was tired of always restringing my other shades. We'll see how these work out.
Nicely done. Well presented.
Thanks Wayne!
You did a great job on your first valance! The blinds are great; love your magnetic clip! 👍
Thanks! I've been gradually doing the rest of the valances.
Very nice work! Great idea with the magnet!
Thanks. I think the magnet is going to work out well.
Very nice job and a very clean installation 👍🏼
Thanks. Once installed, you really see everything else that needs to change. The snowball effect :)
Awesome! Hey RecPro, ya need to ensure Brian receives royalties when you take his magnet idea! LOL Thanks Brian. Now I have floors and valances.. Geeez!!
Nice job. You got on it quick...or was it your wife? :)
Thank you Brian. We order ours blinds from the link you provided. We should be getting them this week . We are super exited.
Nice!! I love the magnet idea.
It's going to work out well I think. Thanks!
Fantastic video.
Thanks Deb!
Thanks for a great video!
This is on our long to do list for our Grand Design Reflection 5th wheel.
Thanks for sharing this great idea. We have been looking for different options for shades and you have shown us the perfect ones. You da man🤜🤛
Love the fist pump! Back atchya.
The Story of Liberty Valance
Awesome. It's been a long time since I've watched that. I'll try and find it and watch it again with a beer and some popcorn.
Wow! I thought you were reupholstering existing valances, not making them! Kudos
That was my original plan. Plans change :)
Great job. The inner pull down shade is screaming to become a back drop for the old movie real projector, watching RV makeover with the family... I think those were called 8mm, maybe? Movie night in the driveway, could be a thing with old technology.
I hadn't thought of that, but you're right. Maybe whip out the old carosel slide projector too :)
@@RVwithTito - Now we are telling our age. 😎
Good job Brian I like those shades too
thanks for sharing
Very nice! Looks great and looking forward to future reno videos!
Still a bunch to do, so I'll keep em comin. Thanks!
Nice shades. I have those night shades in my RV but not the day option. I like the fabric, it goes well in there. Magnet is a great idea I have to look into that.
As soon as I saw that fabric, I knew it was the one. Exactly what I was looking for.
lol. the great thing about my 1978 GMC motorhome is my cabinets ARE my valances.. Just like your cavity one.. and I have big bamboo shades that are up there currently, But could fit your project easily..
Cool. I may mount a dimable LED strip up there too.
Well done, looks great !
Thanks!
Looks good. Those valances are a bear to do. I really like your idea of the magnet. I’ve got some ideas for that in our rig. Thx.
Actually, the fabric on the corners was a little awkward. The rest was pretty straight forward. I can throw that box part together very quickly (when not filming the process)
Great job Tito!!!
Brian they came out great I’ve been fussing with my blinds for a while now and was looking at the Bali roll up blinds but I like your blinds. Good job as always!
Thanks. I'm excited to finally be rid of my old blinds and valances.
I hate the blinds that they put in RVs. Thanks for showing us how it can be done. Now to squirrel away some pennies for new blinds.
Well done.
Seeing all the room you opened up in the last video has my brain thinking......
Again......
😏
So much room to work with. We're really excited for the change.
Great job on those valences Brian, and great idea with the magnetic! Loving the new remodel series, keep the videos coming!! Hoping to do a remodel later this year myself.
Thanks! Whenever I bring up magnets or velcro, Melissa rolls her eyes. Whenever I can use either, I will.
@@RVwithTito Well I'm with you, once I hear a rattle I can't unhear it. I've been known to pull the whole thing over to search out, diagnose and fix squeaks...preemptive magnetic solutions might go along way! :)
Very nice!!
Thanks!
Looks good.
Super and inspiring.
Hi Brian - Those magnets seem pretty strong. Could you add a link to where you got them. Loved the video!
Actually I picked them up at home depot. They came in a pack of 6 or maybe 8.
Dont pull to tight or you will get ripples in the fabric.. You can see them over the span when you look down it.. makes it look lumpy..
Agreed. Thanks for the tip.
Nice video, good information
A tip if nobody has said, rent or buy a steamer cheap ones even work well that is what professionals use to get the wrinkles out after they cover an item.
Thanks for the tip. I was thinking the same. We've been meaning to get one.
You'll need some 3" long felt on both ends on the backside of the shade bottoms (both shades) if you don't , they'll rattle like hell against each other and the window frame going down the road. The darn $6,000 MCD shades we had installed, rattle like hell. MT-- we'll take care of it since you didn't.It's bad enough with gps and tire pressure monitor going off, then add the clanking of the shades, it's not an enjoyable drive.
It really looks fantastic. Great job!
Those shades look great. I hate my valances that go all the way down the sides. You practically have a protector screen there...
Yeah I never liked the side valances. They always seem to get in the way. Can't wait for movie night.
Awesome, thanks for all the info you have out there. Its been really helpful,
That's great to hear. I'll keep it coming.
@@RVwithTito Have a question do u have video on your Battery bank. Curious if u had to re enforce the storage bay to accomodate extra batteries? If so How? thanks
@@onedad3698 Yes I did reinforce the compartment with some agle iron ua-cam.com/video/WyRy7kAyTHE/v-deo.html. I bent it and hooked it over the frame, put some rubber under the mounting point, then ran a bolt through to hold it. There's a picture of it here www.rvwithtito.com/articles/how-to-connect-six-volt-batteries.
@@RVwithTito Thanks Again, dont why I couldn't find that video earlier.
We did the same thing. Hate the cookie cutter window treatments. We also got rid of the vertical 'hard' treatments and made them soft. Nice video. Did you use staples in your Dewalt or brad nails.
I used brads on the wood frame and staples in the Dewalt to tack down the fabric.
Move over Jimmy DiResta. Good work and looks good!
Oh boy. Those are some big shoes to fill. Thanks!
How did you cover the holes in the wall where you removed the side screws from the valance. They did not show at the end. I know you are gonna paint the walls. Great job on the replacement job.
Hey Brian it looks really good. I need to take my blinds down to tighten them up one won't go up all the way. I see you snapped those blinds in. Do you know if you can unsnap them without unscrewing the clipse completely? Little help Thanks Bob
Thanks Bob. I'm also wondering how long the roller springs will last. Time will tell. The mounting bracket is spring loaded on one side. Pressing on it will release one side allowing the blind to be removed.
Nice mod 👍🏻
Did it really go 100 % perfect or did you edit mistakes? Where did you make the balance with more than enough room?
It actually went pretty smoothly. I made a test valance box beforehand to work out any kinks. The shades did fit perfectly in the valance. It was a bit tight trying to get my fingers in there to snap in the shade once the valance was mounted. I found that lowering the shades all the way gave me more room to reach in.
Hey Brian. Love the videos as a newbie remodel enthusiast. One question that always haunts me. When you are screwing in things, like valances, into the wall, how do you know where to go or how far? I'm always worried about puncturing my coach or missing a stud. Are there studs?!
The interior walls have small wood studs, maybe 1x1 or so. The exterior wall studs tend to be metal with insllation in between. Most plumbing and wiring runs through the interior walls. Anoter tip on interior walls with 1/8" panels is to use pop rivetts. They hold pretty well. If possibe, try to figure out where the plumbing or wiring runs are before poking too many holes. Exterior walls are mostly insullation and fiberglass. So it's ok to screw into those. Mine are about 1" thick. When screwing into an exterior wall from the inside, try and find the metal stud (I just knock around and listen) then use a self drilling screw that's long enough to hold, but not long enough to reach the outside panel.
Hi Brian, How are your Roller Blinds holding up. I bought some from another company that looked similar. Every time I went out I had a problem with the plastic Gears at the end loosing tension. This was due to the Plastic Gears. Are you having any problems with these?
So far so good. It is something I'm keeping an eye on though.
@@RVwithTito Thanks
Did you guys fight about the fabric ? ;-)
Actually not at all. In and out without any trouble :)
I make my cordise (valence) out of cardboard and package tape. Very like weight and nobody knows its card board.
I actually thought about that too. I have quite a collection of good quality cardboard on-hand that use for many things.
Where did you get the jig for your circular saw?
It's a Kreg Rip Cut jig. You can find it on Amazon here: amzn.to/2WhqsHM
@@RVwithTito Thanks. I went and got one at my local Home Depot, and it works great!
Hi Brian, Great job! I enjoy your channel. :-) Can you tell me where you got your wood glue applicator? I have the one that comes with the glue bottle and they are a hassle to keep clean.
Yeah. Works great and I got it on Amazon here: amzn.to/2Ib7aQo
@@RVwithTito Thanks Brian
Did you consider staining them instead of material
No. Didn't consider that.
Valence pronunciation is off but other than that 👌 lol
I asked in your last video if you would share your AutoDesk /Cad of your TV stand.. TY
It's still a work in progress. I'll look into it when I wrap up that phase of the project.
@@RVwithTito Cool would love a copy for own RV.. Let me know if your selling the plans or a copy of your cad copy. ty.