That's wonderful Gerry. You realize hoe much money and time you have saved doing yourself. I am certainly glad you videoed this segment to your video because women need to know how to do these things. Thank you.
Installed this on both doors of our camper (bedroom & main living area). Best upgrade we've done. Tint is so dark you can't see in from the outside but I can see the outside beautifully. To all those that say it's a waste because you can't see with the shade down, either leave it raised a bit or don't worry about it...you couldn't see out of the frosted window at all. Thanks for the great videos!
Thanks so much! Great to hear the results of your upgrade. We’re enjoying ours. Works great to open the blind in the shady areas and block the sun when we the afternoon sun sets.
Fantastic video, thanks for going step by step and showing the fumbling! You’ve given me the confidence to do this myself and save the $120 in labor costs!
Thank you Jerry. I know I’m late coming to the party, but I’m getting up to speed cause of your videos. Just got my slim shade and after watching this vid, I’m installing it today. You are the best!
Great video, you're the best. I had a problem with the POOR instructions calling to "snap in" the shade, there's NO snapping. You solved the problem with tape.
Thanks much. The instructions weren't the best. I had to think about this one for a few minutes. We've had it for a few months now. Really enjoying it.
Thank you Jerry, I used your link, purchased the window, watched your video. Installation was a snap. Couldn’t happier with the new window and finally seeing out camper door. Thank you for the suggestion on taping the window for installation and the blind, really worked well. I look forward to following you and Joan.
Thanks a bunch Eddy. This has been a favorite addition. Especially when we have the sun setting on the door side of the RV. Simple to block it out now with the built in pull shade.
Just installed one of these thanks to you. it was an easy install, bout half an hour with the wife. this my 2nd inspired project from you. the other being the landing gear pads. built me 6 of them bad boys, one for each leg. also stayed 2 rv parks because of your reviews. Cave Country rv park in Cave City, KY and Cloudland Canyon State Park. Thank you for all you do and keep up the good work!!!
Great to hear you’re enjoying the channel and appreciate the kind comment. We try to give a good mix of travel and tips from our RV experience. Safe travels. Jerry...
Looked like a pretty straightforward installation. As you mentioned though, if you want to see out when someone comes to your door, you'd have to have the shade at least partially open to begin with. Still an improvement over the opaque glass, and you stopped the water intrusion.
we installed this a couple years ago and love it, the big drawback is not being able to open or close the blind with the door shut ( the screen is in the way ) otherwise it looks good with our frameless windows, much better match than the bath glass, and gives you that option to see out, and /or close the blind to give a blackout that you cannot have with the stock window.
Haha. Bath glass. I couldn’t figure a good word for the old window. For us, not an issue. Open the blind AM, and close before we go to bed. Really nice when we park with bright sun too.
Silicon caulk would be included when I do this to my door. Inside around glass edges, especially the bottom where water could sit, and dabs to hold blind parts in place (a day b4 install) as well as outside frame flange to seal out water. Nice informative video Sir! Thx.
Our 2017 5th wheel came with this installed. I like it much better than the older frosted window. The ONLY problem with the all black shade is the heat build up that occurred when we were at an RV park and were parked with that side in the all afternoon sun. After getting back home we cut a piece of the reflective insulation you can get, like we had cut for all the other Windows, to fit and cover the shade and keep it cooler, if there is a next time and at some point in our travels there will be!
Amazingly, these windows are cheaper now than when you did this install. I’m purchasing it to go on a cargo trailer door which has no integrated screen door. So for installs like mine, the shade can be raised and lowered from the inside all the time. Thanks for the video, seeing the product in use definitely helped me decide to purchase.
We installed the same shade on our 2017 Fleetwood Jamboree 31U class C rig. You can also turn the shade/frame 180* to have the shade move from the bottom to the top. The shade has enough resistance it stays in place wherever you place it. One of the fastest installs/upgrades I have done.
My 5th wheel came with one of those sunshades in the door. I like it just for extra light factor. Yes, I have to actually open the door to pull the slide up. Luckily, I have a window on my slide-out that faces the door so I can peek out if I need to see someone who might be knocking. Hope you enjoy your shade, even if for some extra light in your space!!
Fantastic mod Jerry and Joan! Thanks for this product video. We've been looking at those for awhile and now that you showed the installation process, appears we'll be installing ourselves soon as well. As always Blessings to you and your family!
That's what I thought - if it were installed upside down (since there seems to be no specified top or bottom), you could leave the blind down a little bit to see out but no one could see in. I also thought a bead of silicone around the outside might have been a good idea.
We wanted to cover the window because the light came indirectly to the bed where we were sleeping. We considered that product for just that reason if somebody knocked at the door. But if the shade is down and you're inside the camper you can't look anyway because of the screen door. We found a great product it was a heavy duty canvas piece. You took out for screws and inserted for screws which had a female half of a snap. Put them in snapped it in place looks beautiful ( comes in black or tan).
You won't be able to operate it with the screen door so the night visitor still can't be seen. But I do love the light blocking shade and you needed a new window anyway! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the video on the window installation Jerry. It made things real easy!. Just recently became a subscriber and we really enjoy all your videos!
Gerry, I just bought these windows so I’m watching your video to see how to install them. I noticed that your original window frame had warped. I had the same thing happen and I blame those reflective door window covers. They don’t allow the heat from the sun to escape, so it melts the plastic frames.
I think is will go to the Glass shop and have a deep tinted glass cut for my door, but the shaded glass with shade is a nice option when sun is shining in
It is. We didn’t have an option. Our widow completely failed with leaks and cracked frame. This was just a couple dollars more over the OEM style replacement.
The heat buckling the window frame was caused by the covers you placed over the window. This happened to me, too. I won’t use those covers in the future.
I love that sink you got LOL my main problem with RVs is the sinks they aren't deep enough and hte faucets aren't out enough to use them properly. Toilets and showers are the other thing some are to tight and to small, Rather a big shower and bathroom then more closet space lol
That was a fun project remodeling the island. The residential style sink and faucet has made a huge difference. There’s some adjustment to smaller space. The good news, we can vacuum and dust in about 10 minutes 😏
Mr. Jerry, good morning Sir, sitting here watching another one of your videos with wife, we are retired and fellow 5ers. we love u guys which jarred my memory on a past one we saw. I noticed Joan had her seat belt across her neck, please take time to lower it from the upper portion so it will go across her chest. Hers was all the way at the highest setting and yours was mid ways. i was cringing watching the video with it across her throat and said i must email Jerry as i no it is a oversight. I no Jerry loves his Joan.just thought id bring it to your attention for safety reason, Got to keep Joan safe.. keep up the good work, safe travels and Happy holidays, david/Anita, retired military.
Thanks so much David for bringing this up. That is an older video and agree the seat belt was too high. We lowered it a while back. Much safer and much more comfortable.
Awesome installation! I think that it's nice you can get this specialized stuff off Amazon. You may want to change your intro though. It still has last week's voltmeter episode text on it.
Looks great and thanks for the video. I enjoy your content and high production quality. I was thinking about doing this upgrade also but, with the door closed, the screen is in the way. I see no way, open the shade with the door closed.
Thanks so much Cliff. True. We just open in the morning and close at night. In the summer, if we’re parked where the sun hits the door, it’s helpful to close during the day to keep the heat out.
Right. You simply open the door and lift or close the shade. Unless you have T-Rex arms, it can all be done whilst standing on the top step and reaching around the screen. Regardless, it's a shade and it does block out the sun, so its purpose is quite effective.
@@Josef_R nothing to do with lazy. He mentioned he had a night visitor he wish he could have seen without opening the door. This still can't be done unless you leave it up at night.
My E Pro came with one but you can’t open it from inside because of the screen door! I do like it above solid or frosted and open it in the morning to let sunlight in.
@@iLoveRVlife I've been watching your videos for quite some time Jerry. I just never said any thing though. I've learned quite a bit. Keep posting videos and I'll keep watching lol.
I thought about getting this because our window is clear except for a frosted palm tree in the middle so people can see in and we are not a fan of that. Now that I see it installed on your rig I’m thinking I’ll look for something different because of the screen door you can’t just open and close it without opening the door and separate the screen door. It does solve one problem but just adds another one. Great video though.
Thanks for the kind comment. I looked at these as well. Cost a little more and the blind is a different, but addresses the screen door issue. amzn.to/2NeKcWR. Jerry.....
Hi Jerry, how do you feel of the fact that the screen door is kinda in the way of working the shade to open and close? Love the video and thank you for sharing, keep up the good work.
Did you consider installing it upside down so you pull the shade up from the bottom. That way you leave it an inch or two from the top, still have privacy and see outside at the same time?
Can the shade be mounted upside down so that an opening in the shade would be at the top of the window? It would be nice to be able to look out the door window without having to bend over. There would have to be sufficient tension on the shade slide mechanism so it would not just fall down.
Hey Jerry, Can you tell me how the window shade is working now and do you still recommended it? I enjoy your videos, very informative and entertaining.
Hi Steve. Works great. Nice to have the tinted window during the day, and shade in the evening. We leave a very small crack in the shade at night to peak out. Only downside is you can’t raise or lower the shade without opening the door. Thought it may be an issues, but so far, so good. Jerry...
I may have missed this but could it have been installed with shade opening from top to bottom instead of bottom to top? Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.
Hi Jerry, me again. On a few of your other videos you show using the 303 product on your tires, awning, slides and even used on your windows so they didn't stick. Will you also use it now on the rubber seal of this new window? Maybe you didn't use it on the old one and that is why it split. Just wondering. I will be purchasing that product or an equivalent as they may not have it available in Canada. I will use it this coming spring on all the parts that will benefit from its use. Safe travels.
The outside bezel for the old and new window is plastic. The 303 will help protect. I think the old window was flawed. It was coming apart. The glass wouldn’t stay in place. The bezel cracked. I think I got stuck with a bad unit. Hope you can find the 303. It really helps. With the hot southeastern US sun, we need all the help we can get!
Nice job. But Jerry, if you get that knock on your door at 2am again, you still have to open the door because the screen door is preventing you from sliding up the blind in the door?
How are you going to open the shade when the door is closed?? it is a great ideal but it will not work for opening to see who is at your door in the middle of the might.
Don’t open at night. I have a side window to peak out if needed, But my original window failed and this was a few dollars more. Now a nice tinted window during the day and a blind at night.
I agree. I think it's a rather foolish investment because that does not accomplish what you wanted it to at all. You cannot open it with the screen door in the way. I think the aluminum insulation that you had on their accomplishes more by blocking the Sun went up and also insulating from the cold and heat. But it does look pretty.
I, too, enjoyed your video interesting product! We have a similar problem in my Parents RV. It has a white bezel, so it has weathered better in the Arizona heat, but the frosted glass is a pain. My concerns would be some type of sealant around the frame to prevent water intrusion, maybe an aluminum outer frame to hold up better than black ABS, a dual pane option as doors are often a source of heat gain/loss through the seasons, I'm concerned about the white sticky adhesive inside. You may end up with a glass slippage if that doesn't hold up, or a leak which ever comes first. And a battery powered remote control to open and close the shade would be cool too!!! Just my 2 cents...
Lee, all good points. Interesting, the sticky foam seal was identical for this unit as well as the one from the factory and no additional sealer was used. The seal in the factory unit held up, it was the outside plastic bezel that failed. I wish I could find something in aluminum, it would be a much needed improvement. After the install, the RV was facing some bright sun and heat for a number of weeks. The glass tint along with the shade offered a nice improvement over that frosted glass junk that came with the RV. And a battery powered remote option for the shade? Now that would be cool! Thanks for the comment. Safe travels. Jerry....
Thanks Wilbur. We don't. We either leave a small crack near the bottom or look out the window. Fortunately, we have very few middle of the night knocks on the door.
Love the idea of the window without frosted glass but wondering how can you tell who is knocking when you can't get to the shade without opening the door anyway because of the screen door. They need to make a matching screen also.
Thanks. We leave a small crack at the bottom to look through. With the tinted glass, it's difficult to see in from the outside. Used for a couple of weeks. So far, so good. Jerry...
I shouls have mentioned this too. There is another solution we looked at using. Costs a little more and the blind set up is different, but it addresses the screen door issue. amzn.to/2NeKcWR. Jerry...
Nice job, thank you. One question, how can you open or close it through the screen door? Seems like you would always need to open the door to see who is at it, in the case of the police visit you mentioned.
Thanks much. You can’t. We have a side window to view outside. We leave open during the day unless we have bright sun shining through. We were on a bit of a budget to replace the broken window. There is one that allows the shade to open and close through the screen door slide. It’s about 50% more. Here’s a link amzn.to/2YjQONa
I bought new frames in Quartzite for $10 each. I thought the one with the shade was a good idea until I realized my screen door, like yours, would still keep me from opening the shade. I glued my window to the outer frame first with a bead of silicone. I missed what kind of sealant you used on the outside frame.
We will all be in Quartzite about then. If you want some entertainment try the RTR in January, in Quartzite. Before that (Nov?) is Jamie's van build in Lake Havasu, which is for a certain type of crowd, self builders, but I go anyway to watch.
Great video sir. I hate the frosted glass in our TT door. I wish there was a way to raise and lower the shade without opening the door but it’s just impossible. I am curious if after you’ve used this a while if your happy with it? Thanks for the great detail, looks to be a breeze to install.
David, we've been using for 2 weeks now. So far, so good. Really like the tinted glass during the day. Current in a location where West exposure covers the RV in the afternoon. Seconds later, close shade and no bright sun washing the kitchen. Like most RV upgrades, its plastic. We'll see how it holds up over time. The previous window later 4 years.
I like when people say “I did some research” which basically means I did a internet search, what’s humorous is 99.9% people do the exact same thing, just as I searched TH-cam and found this video “I researched”
I did furniture delivery installation by tree. Costco, Sears, Montgomery Ward's even some Ikea stuff and you know people would call me for things, had a bunch of mom and pop stores I had his customers. Don't use a drill get a little cheap screw gun, often AutoZone Kragen will have them. They don't have the torque to drive screws through stuff. If you use a real drill on most Furniture the screw sucking all right straight through the wood, or a new guy won't know when to let off so I learned screw guns get you a ride in that place where you can get it tight but not strip it
So if someone is knocking at your door and the shade is down, you can not open the shade to see who is out there without opening the door? To reach the shade the screen is blocking it. Only way to open the screen is opening the door.
The camera shot didn’t show. There is a foam gasket on the inside of the frame. It also has a sticky coating that helps lock it into the door frame. No leaks so far.
Thanks much. It has a sticky gasket to seal the frame. There are other options to close the blind with the door closed. Costs a little more, but is option. amzn.to/2EBgfRM
@@matthewfunk5643 - We live in the remote control/microwave effect world. People want solutions faster with as little steps as possible. I don't see the big deal about opening the screen door, you're gonna have to get up & walk over to the door regardless. How much more effort is it to swing the screen door open & peek thru the shade?
@@YourMajesty143 Because to open the screen door you have to open the entry door thereby canceling out the safety of seeing who is outside without opening the door.
Nice job ! And I too hate it when they leave you hanging on which way to put something. Especially if you see obvious difference, they should at least tell you if it matters. I didn't see you put any sealer, so Im assuming they supplied a outside (flange to door) gasket?
I have the exact window in my door and hate the fact that I can't see who's at the door knocking when the shade is down because I can't open shade up without opening the door do to the screen door in the way .
What if your current window doesn't have screws holding in. I seen somewhere there are clips to push in to release frame. By chance were those in your package???
Jerry are you sure they don't sell just the frame.??? can i trust you investigated so that i don't have to LOL.... also i noticed you haven't upgraded the door lock, get the one with the numbers code so that i can see what i did wrong. Thank you for posting this vid.😊😊
I haven’t found the frame. I’ll post if I can find. I tried one of the popular RV number code locks. It was nothing but trouble and I put the key lock back in. Since we only show products that work, I threw in the trash and moved on. There may be a better model available than what I used, but haven’t decided if I want to try again.
Hmmmmm.....sitting here looking at my door and windows and pondering the info from the video and comments. Why can’t you install a mini blind over the window? Make a wand that is long enough so you can easily reach it through the screen door. My camper has mini blinds on my kitchen windows and they work great.
Hi Teri. We could have. Main reason for the change was the previous window failed. The outside frame cracked and split in two letting water in during heavy rain. Buying a new frame was almost the cost of a new frosted style RV window replacement. Then finding the Slim Shade was a few more dollars. Upside, blind self contained. Open and closing the door not flapping, wind doesn’t bother on those cool days with just the screen door. It’s not perfect, but a simple, clean solution as a replacement.
Hola Luis. Por favor, perdona a mi pobre español. Lo intentaré. Este es un pequeño problema. Cerramos por la noche o dejamos una pequeña abertura en la parte inferior para ver el exterior. No perfecto, pero mejor que la vieja ventana.
How has this product held up? We have the exact same issue and I remembered seeing this video. Would love to know if you are still satisfied with this product.
Installed our Thin Shade last week. Really looks good. Thanks for such a thorough video I watched it several times before we began the install. So glad I came across this video it solved our door problem and at a reasonable price. Thanks again!! Safe travels.
Hi Cathy. Instructions stated wasn't required, nor was the unit removed. The outside frame had a sticky foam gasket that provided a very tight seal. Jerry...
Most are Christopher. Not saying there could be some door with an odd window. If you have the common Lippert style door window frame with 21” x 12” inside opening, it’s an exact fit.
Easy. Open the door. Seriously, we can leave a small opening at the bottom if we feel its necessary. With the smoked glass and porchlight on outside, can't see inside. For us, the only thing seen would be the control panels. Main reasons for replacement was other unit broke and for a few more dollars we can open or close during the day. Thanks for asking.
Hi John. The is a foam gasket with a sticky sealer installed on the outer ring. Instructions stated no other sealer was needed. This was the same as the unit I removed.
I love the idea but I see only one problem you still have to open the door so you can get the screen open so you can open the shade to see who is out there unless you leave the shade up and then you lose your privacy with it open so you can see out of it.
True. There is a unit with a handle to open a vertical blind. It costs a little more, but you can access from screen access door. Here’s an example amzn.to/2WV2bH3
That's wonderful Gerry. You realize hoe much money and time you have saved doing yourself. I am certainly glad you videoed this segment to your video because women need to know how to do these things. Thank you.
Thanks Eileen. We RV on a budget, so saving here and there is important. Really simple install.
Installed this on both doors of our camper (bedroom & main living area). Best upgrade we've done. Tint is so dark you can't see in from the outside but I can see the outside beautifully. To all those that say it's a waste because you can't see with the shade down, either leave it raised a bit or don't worry about it...you couldn't see out of the frosted window at all. Thanks for the great videos!
Thanks so much! Great to hear the results of your upgrade. We’re enjoying ours. Works great to open the blind in the shady areas and block the sun when we the afternoon sun sets.
No matter how old videos are I enjoy them and they are informative. Your personality is great for camera work. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks a bunch G.
Fantastic video, thanks for going step by step and showing the fumbling! You’ve given me the confidence to do this myself and save the $120 in labor costs!
With 4 hands, it was pretty simple. Wait till you see the project I'm working on now for Saturday's video. Woo Wee!
Thank you Jerry. I know I’m late coming to the party, but I’m getting up to speed cause of your videos. Just got my slim shade and after watching this vid, I’m installing it today. You are the best!
Hope it's an easy install. We are enjoying ours.
@@iLoveRVlife yes it was easy. I think it was easier then yours went. lol.
Yeah!
Great video, you're the best. I had a problem with the POOR instructions calling to "snap in" the shade, there's NO snapping. You solved the problem with tape.
Thanks much. The instructions weren't the best. I had to think about this one for a few minutes. We've had it for a few months now. Really enjoying it.
Thank you Jerry, I used your link, purchased the window, watched your video. Installation was a snap. Couldn’t happier with the new window and finally seeing out camper door. Thank you for the suggestion on taping the window for installation and the blind, really worked well. I look forward to following you and Joan.
Thanks so much Steve. Great to hear the video was helpful. Safe travels.
Thank you so much Jerry for the video!! Like you, the shade was a bit confusing, but I love this window and hated the stupid frosted glass!!
Thanks a bunch Eddy. This has been a favorite addition. Especially when we have the sun setting on the door side of the RV. Simple to block it out now with the built in pull shade.
Just installed one of these thanks to you. it was an easy install, bout half an hour with the wife.
this my 2nd inspired project from you. the other being the landing gear pads. built me 6 of them bad boys, one for each leg.
also stayed 2 rv parks because of your reviews. Cave Country rv park in Cave City, KY and Cloudland Canyon State Park.
Thank you for all you do and keep up the good work!!!
Great to hear you’re enjoying the channel and appreciate the kind comment. We try to give a good mix of travel and tips from our RV experience. Safe travels. Jerry...
Looked like a pretty straightforward installation. As you mentioned though, if you want to see out when someone comes to your door, you'd have to have the shade at least partially open to begin with. Still an improvement over the opaque glass, and you stopped the water intrusion.
True as my new camper has this installed already and you have to open the door to access the shade to push it up on my door.
Great Job! I need to replace mine too! This was great! I'm left handed too so it was great seeing it from a left hander's perspective!! :-)
This has been a good replacement. Interesting that we live in a world where everything turns in the wrong direction 😏
Nice install, you explained it well. Thank you for your videos, well done
Thanks much Michael.
we installed this a couple years ago and love it, the big drawback is not being able to open or close the blind with the door shut ( the screen is in the way ) otherwise it looks good with our frameless windows, much better match than the bath glass, and gives you that option to see out, and /or close the blind to give a blackout that you cannot have with the stock window.
Haha. Bath glass. I couldn’t figure a good word for the old window. For us, not an issue. Open the blind AM, and close before we go to bed. Really nice when we park with bright sun too.
Silicon caulk would be included when I do this to my door. Inside around glass edges, especially the bottom where water could sit, and dabs to hold blind parts in place
(a day b4 install) as well as outside frame flange to seal out water. Nice informative video Sir! Thx.
Good tip. The outside bezel has a “sticky gasket” to seal. We’ve had this installed for a while with no leaks.
Our 2017 5th wheel came with this installed. I like it much better than the older frosted window. The ONLY problem with the all black shade is the heat build up that occurred when we were at an RV park and were parked with that side in the all afternoon sun. After getting back home we cut a piece of the reflective insulation you can get, like we had cut for all the other Windows, to fit and cover the shade and keep it cooler, if there is a next time and at some point in our travels there will be!
Thanks for the tip. I have the shiny stuff and one cut for the old window. I'll keep it handy just in case.
I always like watching your videos. Thanks so much. Now off to the unboxing. 😁
Thanks a bunch.
Your friend; Jerry has got some serious perspiring going on. Cracking me up!
Hi Sandy. It was for sure! I think it was a 100 degrees when I installed the window. I have to start planning better :) Jerry..
I Love RV Life I feel your pain. I live next door to you in Alabama and it’s been hot as h*ll lately.
Amazingly, these windows are cheaper now than when you did this install. I’m purchasing it to go on a cargo trailer door which has no integrated screen door. So for installs like mine, the shade can be raised and lowered from the inside all the time. Thanks for the video, seeing the product in use definitely helped me decide to purchase.
That’s great. We’re still enjoying ours. Has a been a nice upgrade over the broken window.
We installed the same shade on our 2017 Fleetwood Jamboree 31U class C rig. You can also turn the shade/frame 180* to have the shade move from the bottom to the top. The shade has enough resistance it stays in place wherever you place it. One of the fastest installs/upgrades I have done.
Thanks for sharing the tip
My 5th wheel came with one of those sunshades in the door. I like it just for extra light factor. Yes, I have to actually open the door to pull the slide up. Luckily, I have a window on my slide-out that faces the door so I can peek out if I need to see someone who might be knocking. Hope you enjoy your shade, even if for some extra light in your space!!
This has been a welcomed addition. Nice tinted light during the day and the add security in the evenings. Plus it was a very easy project.
Looks so much better. Great job.
Thanks
Great information! Love the shade! Stayed at a park and the office building lights were crazy! Really needed the shade! Thank you!
You bet. We had a spot 2 weeks ago and the setting sun was a bruiser. Glad we had the shade.
I have been eyeing this up for a while now. I still have not decided on this window or stained glass. Good video of how easy it installs.
Thanks much. This one has a dark tint. We've been using it for a week and really lilke it.
Fantastic mod Jerry and Joan! Thanks for this product video. We've been looking at those for awhile and now that you showed the installation process, appears we'll be installing ourselves soon as well. As always Blessings to you and your family!
Thanks much. This is the first week using it. Working well so far.
I would install it so the blind opens from the top and folds down. Then you can see out but still have most of the window covered at night.
That's what I thought - if it were installed upside down (since there seems to be no specified top or bottom), you could leave the blind down a little bit to see out but no one could see in. I also thought a bead of silicone around the outside might have been a good idea.
I had one installed and I had them install the shade to slide up. Not down. Much better!
I had mine installed so shade slides up. Then you can see out but someone can’t see in.
I was thinking the same thing. Do yall think the glass is safty glass or thin crap?
It’s safety glass.
I used a bit of super glue to keep the shade in place. Worked great!
Thanks for the tip.
We wanted to cover the window because the light came indirectly to the bed where we were sleeping. We considered that product for just that reason if somebody knocked at the door. But if the shade is down and you're inside the camper you can't look anyway because of the screen door. We found a great product it was a heavy duty canvas piece. You took out for screws and inserted for screws which had a female half of a snap. Put them in snapped it in place looks beautiful ( comes in black or tan).
Hi Gary. Thanks for the tip.
No kidding! This is a great addition and a small crack open at the bottom provides security and a view. Safe travels.
You won't be able to operate it with the screen door so the night visitor still can't be seen. But I do love the light blocking shade and you needed a new window anyway! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks. True on the screen door. With the dark tint, we leave a small crack at the bottom. Works great.
I have been thinking of getting one of those Thank You for showing us the install!! You do really interesting good videos we enjoy watching them! 😁
Thanks so much.
Thanks for the video. This is a mod I plan to do sometime this season.
Glad to share.
Thanks for the video on the window installation Jerry. It made things real easy!. Just recently became a subscriber and we really enjoy all your videos!
Thanks so much and welcome to iLoveRVlife.
Thanks for your vid. Their instructions suck canal water.......You helped me a lot! THANKS
Glad we could help.
Nice to meet you Joan.
Can not open from the inside because of the screen.
True. We couldn’t see out of the frosted window either. Nice to have the option to open during the day.
Glad you found our channel Kevin.
good job Larry looks nice🐈🐺👍
Thanks much Robert.
Well done Jerry. Mine arrives in a couple days and I’ll be ready for it. Thanks for a good video. Tom KC3QAC
Thanks Tom.
Gerry, I just bought these windows so I’m watching your video to see how to install them. I noticed that your original window frame had warped. I had the same thing happen and I blame those reflective door window covers. They don’t allow the heat from the sun to escape, so it melts the plastic frames.
I'm sure that adds to the problem. Our cracked first year and continued to get worse and worse.
I think is will go to the Glass shop and have a deep tinted glass cut for my door, but the shaded glass with shade is a nice option when sun is shining in
It is. We didn’t have an option. Our widow completely failed with leaks and cracked frame. This was just a couple dollars more over the OEM style replacement.
The heat buckling the window frame was caused by the covers you placed over the window. This happened to me, too. I won’t use those covers in the future.
Interesting June. The cover was on the back size of the frame inside the camper. It was the outside that split. The factory OEM bezels are a bit thin.
I'm surprised there was no sealant behind the outside frame. Hope it did not leak. Great video, especially the unboxing! :-)
Hi Randy. It's not needed. There's a sticky gasket embedded in the outer bezel. Super tight. No leaks.
@@iLoveRVlife Good deal. The channel is great! Thanks
Thanks a bunch Randy.
I love that sink you got LOL my main problem with RVs is the sinks they aren't deep enough and hte faucets aren't out enough to use them properly. Toilets and showers are the other thing some are to tight and to small, Rather a big shower and bathroom then more closet space lol
That was a fun project remodeling the island. The residential style sink and faucet has made a huge difference. There’s some adjustment to smaller space. The good news, we can vacuum and dust in about 10 minutes 😏
Mr. Jerry, good morning Sir, sitting here watching another one of your videos with wife, we are retired and fellow 5ers. we love u guys which jarred my memory on a past one we saw. I noticed Joan had her seat belt across her neck, please take time to lower it from the upper portion so it will go across her chest. Hers was all the way at the highest setting and yours was mid ways. i was cringing watching the video with it across her throat and said i must email Jerry as i no it is a oversight. I no Jerry loves his Joan.just thought id bring it to your attention for safety reason, Got to keep Joan safe.. keep up the good work, safe travels and Happy holidays, david/Anita, retired military.
Thanks so much David for bringing this up. That is an older video and agree the seat belt was too high. We lowered it a while back. Much safer and much more comfortable.
Awesome installation! I think that it's nice you can get this specialized stuff off Amazon. You may want to change your intro though. It still has last week's voltmeter episode text on it.
Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful. Well fooie!! Guess it goes to prove ♪♪♪♫♫♪"I'm only human" ♪♪♪♫♫♪ :)
Looks great and thanks for the video. I enjoy your content and high production quality. I was thinking about doing this upgrade also but, with the door closed, the screen is in the way. I see no way, open the shade with the door closed.
Thanks so much Cliff. True. We just open in the morning and close at night. In the summer, if we’re parked where the sun hits the door, it’s helpful to close during the day to keep the heat out.
one issue I see is that the window shade cannot be operated from inside the RV with the door closed. Defeats the purpose.
Right. You simply open the door and lift or close the shade. Unless you have T-Rex arms, it can all be done whilst standing on the top step and reaching around the screen. Regardless, it's a shade and it does block out the sun, so its purpose is quite effective.
Damn, are people really that lazy?
@@Josef_R nothing to do with lazy. He mentioned he had a night visitor he wish he could have seen without opening the door. This still can't be done unless you leave it up at night.
@@Hawkeye_Pierce_ Or by looking out another window. But nobody in this thread I responded to talked about visitors anyway.
My E Pro came with one but you can’t open it from inside because of the screen door! I do like it above solid or frosted and open it in the morning to let sunlight in.
That’s the on,y doe side, but it is a step up over the frosted glass.
Yeaa! Jerry, you done a good job, I'd be happy with it.
Thanks a bunch Ty. We’re enjoying the upgrade.
@@iLoveRVlife I've been watching your videos for quite some time Jerry. I just never said any thing though. I've learned quite a bit. Keep posting videos and I'll keep watching lol.
Much more planned. So glad you found the channel. Jerry...
Y’all did a great job on the window looks a lot better
Thanks Robert.
Thanks for your video. Took me about 15 minutes.
That’s great John. Glad we could help.
That’s very nice! Thanks for sharing!
You bet!
Awesome video !! Been watching your channel several months and just heard you say middle Ga !! I work in Hawkinsville ! Small world !!
Small world it is! Thanks much for following the channel.
Repping Kathleen in 2020. Great vid!
Thanks Jonathan.
I thought about getting this because our window is clear except for a frosted palm tree in the middle so people can see in and we are not a fan of that. Now that I see it installed on your rig I’m thinking I’ll look for something different because of the screen door you can’t just open and close it without opening the door and separate the screen door.
It does solve one problem but just adds another one. Great video though.
Thanks for the kind comment. I looked at these as well. Cost a little more and the blind is a different, but addresses the screen door issue. amzn.to/2NeKcWR. Jerry.....
Hi Jerry, how do you feel of the fact that the screen door is kinda in the way of working the shade to open and close? Love the video and thank you for sharing, keep up the good work.
Thanks Angel. Hasn’t been an issue. We raise in the morning and close at night. We treat it like the shades I. The rest of the 5th wheel.
Nice project. Looks good. However still can't see out at 2.30 in the morning.
So true. Left of the outside lights part :)
Of course, you'll need to remember to pull the shade up at night. You might want to consider a solar-powered security light. Nice job.
Why pull it up at night?
I love it. I wonder if they make them small enough to fit a Casita door.
My door had a 15 3/16" X 24 3/16" opening. A standard for most RVs. Not sure about those great little Casitas.
After I made my comment, I looked out at my camper and I think my window may be this same size.
Did you consider installing it upside down so you pull the shade up from the bottom. That way you leave it an inch or two from the top, still have privacy and see outside at the same time?
I did. Joan preferred as pull down. We still leave an inch or so at the bottom. Still difficult to see inside with the tented glass
Can the shade be mounted upside down so that an opening in the shade would be at the top of the window? It would be nice to be able to look out the door window without having to bend over. There would have to be sufficient tension on the shade slide mechanism so it would not just fall down.
No problem. The sides have ample tension to stay in place.
Hey Jerry,
Can you tell me how the window shade is working now and do you still recommended it? I enjoy your videos, very informative and entertaining.
Hi Steve. Works great. Nice to have the tinted window during the day, and shade in the evening. We leave a very small crack in the shade at night to peak out. Only downside is you can’t raise or lower the shade without opening the door. Thought it may be an issues, but so far, so good. Jerry...
I may have missed this but could it have been installed with shade opening from top to bottom instead of bottom to top? Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.
It could. The shade has a fairly tight fit and should slide down.
My 2018 Winnebago Micro Minnie has the shade opening by pushing up.
Hi Jerry, me again. On a few of your other videos you show using the 303 product on your tires, awning, slides and even used on your windows so they didn't stick. Will you also use it now on the rubber seal of this new window? Maybe you didn't use it on the old one and that is why it split. Just wondering. I will be purchasing that product or an equivalent as they may not have it available in Canada. I will use it this coming spring on all the parts that will benefit from its use. Safe travels.
The outside bezel for the old and new window is plastic. The 303 will help protect. I think the old window was flawed. It was coming apart. The glass wouldn’t stay in place. The bezel cracked. I think I got stuck with a bad unit. Hope you can find the 303. It really helps. With the hot southeastern US sun, we need all the help we can get!
Nice job. But Jerry, if you get that knock on your door at 2am again, you still have to open the door because the screen door is preventing you from sliding up the blind in the door?
True, we leave a small opening in the blind.
How are you going to open the shade when the door is closed?? it is a great ideal but it will not work for opening to see who is at your door in the middle of the might.
Don’t open at night. I have a side window to peak out if needed, But my original window failed and this was a few dollars more. Now a nice tinted window during the day and a blind at night.
I agree. I think it's a rather foolish investment because that does not accomplish what you wanted it to at all. You cannot open it with the screen door in the way. I think the aluminum insulation that you had on their accomplishes more by blocking the Sun went up and also insulating from the cold and heat. But it does look pretty.
Had no choice Paul. The original unit failed. Frame cracks, window damaged. This was just a few dollars more over the OEM style.
Gerry are you left handed? " Yes I am , I've got it pretty bad" haha. Good stuff.
That I am Ross.
I, too, enjoyed your video interesting product! We have a similar problem in my Parents RV. It has a white bezel, so it has weathered better in the Arizona heat, but the frosted glass is a pain. My concerns would be some type of sealant around the frame to prevent water intrusion, maybe an aluminum outer frame to hold up better than black ABS, a dual pane option as doors are often a source of heat gain/loss through the seasons, I'm concerned about the white sticky adhesive inside. You may end up with a glass slippage if that doesn't hold up, or a leak which ever comes first. And a battery powered remote control to open and close the shade would be cool too!!! Just my 2 cents...
Lee, all good points. Interesting, the sticky foam seal was identical for this unit as well as the one from the factory and no additional sealer was used. The seal in the factory unit held up, it was the outside plastic bezel that failed. I wish I could find something in aluminum, it would be a much needed improvement. After the install, the RV was facing some bright sun and heat for a number of weeks. The glass tint along with the shade offered a nice improvement over that frosted glass junk that came with the RV. And a battery powered remote option for the shade? Now that would be cool! Thanks for the comment. Safe travels. Jerry....
As always Great video Thanks
Thanks for the kind comment.
Added 2 of these to my Amazon list for later.
Thanks Tom. We’re enjoying ours.
Nice job but how do you open the blinds with a screen door there in the middle of the night?
Thanks Wilbur. We don't. We either leave a small crack near the bottom or look out the window. Fortunately, we have very few middle of the night knocks on the door.
Love the idea of the window without frosted glass but wondering how can you tell who is knocking when you can't get to the shade without opening the door anyway because of the screen door. They need to make a matching screen also.
Thanks. We leave a small crack at the bottom to look through. With the tinted glass, it's difficult to see in from the outside. Used for a couple of weeks. So far, so good. Jerry...
I shouls have mentioned this too. There is another solution we looked at using. Costs a little more and the blind set up is different, but it addresses the screen door issue. amzn.to/2NeKcWR. Jerry...
You can't tell who's knocking with the window he removed, so nothing changed.
I leave it crack and with the dark tint you can’t see inside at night. Works great.
Nice job, thank you. One question, how can you open or close it through the screen door? Seems like you would always need to open the door to see who is at it, in the case of the police visit you mentioned.
Thanks much. You can’t. We have a side window to view outside. We leave open during the day unless we have bright sun shining through. We were on a bit of a budget to replace the broken window. There is one that allows the shade to open and close through the screen door slide. It’s about 50% more. Here’s a link amzn.to/2YjQONa
I bought new frames in Quartzite for $10 each. I thought the one with the shade was a good idea until I realized my screen door, like yours, would still keep me from opening the shade. I glued my window to the outer frame first with a bead of silicone. I missed what kind of sealant you used on the outside frame.
I'll be near Quartzite in Feb. Wish I could have waited that long, but the door was in big trouble.
We will all be in Quartzite about then. If you want some entertainment try the RTR in January, in Quartzite. Before that (Nov?) is Jamie's van build in Lake Havasu, which is for a certain type of crowd, self builders, but I go anyway to watch.
Thanks much. I've been following Bob and Jamie. We may try and swing by.
Great fix/mod Larry. Really looks nice. I think it will also be somewhat of an insulator from heat/cold to boot. Not that expensive either.
Thanks. Have been using for a couple of weeks. So far so good.
Great video sir. I hate the frosted glass in our TT door. I wish there was a way to raise and lower the shade without opening the door but it’s just impossible. I am curious if after you’ve used this a while if your happy with it? Thanks for the great detail, looks to be a breeze to install.
David, we've been using for 2 weeks now. So far, so good. Really like the tinted glass during the day. Current in a location where West exposure covers the RV in the afternoon. Seconds later, close shade and no bright sun washing the kitchen. Like most RV upgrades, its plastic. We'll see how it holds up over time. The previous window later 4 years.
I like when people say “I did some research” which basically means I did a internet search, what’s humorous is 99.9% people do the exact same thing, just as I searched TH-cam and found this video “I researched”
Thanks for researching and finding us!
Is the new glass any thicker than OEM or thermal-rated? I like the security and light block pluses. Nice install, Jerry.
Thanks Mark. It’s about the same thickness.
I did furniture delivery installation by tree. Costco, Sears, Montgomery Ward's even some Ikea stuff and you know people would call me for things, had a bunch of mom and pop stores I had his customers. Don't use a drill get a little cheap screw gun, often AutoZone Kragen will have them. They don't have the torque to drive screws through stuff. If you use a real drill on most Furniture the screw sucking all right straight through the wood, or a new guy won't know when to let off so I learned screw guns get you a ride in that place where you can get it tight but not strip it
thanks
I agree it is lots nicer than the glass you replaced which is what I have
Thanks
So if someone is knocking at your door and the shade is down, you can not open the shade to see who is out there without opening the door? To reach the shade the screen is blocking it. Only way to open the screen is opening the door.
Correct. No difference than when we had the frosted glass. Nice to have it open during the day.
i didnt notice a gasket around the frame, and no caulking... How does it seal Against rain around the frame?
The camera shot didn’t show. There is a foam gasket on the inside of the frame. It also has a sticky coating that helps lock it into the door frame. No leaks so far.
Jerry, how is the Slim Shade Window holding up? Thinking about buying one. Noticed that they sell a replacement shade in case it breaks.
Holding up well. No complaints.
Did you seal the outside frame? Nice video, I just wish someone had one that would work with the screen closed. Good job
Thanks much. It has a sticky gasket to seal the frame. There are other options to close the blind with the door closed. Costs a little more, but is option. amzn.to/2EBgfRM
I Love RV Life , what do you mean, can’t you close the shade with the door closed on the product you installed?
The screen door covers the shade when closed.
@@matthewfunk5643 - We live in the remote control/microwave effect world. People want solutions faster with as little steps as possible. I don't see the big deal about opening the screen door, you're gonna have to get up & walk over to the door regardless. How much more effort is it to swing the screen door open & peek thru the shade?
@@YourMajesty143 Because to open the screen door you have to open the entry door thereby canceling out the safety of seeing who is outside without opening the door.
So you think that the exterior side of the window is seal enough that it won't leak or should a person add additional seal?
Hi Larry. It has a sticky foam seal for the outer bezel. Installed for a while now and no issues.
Good job sir 😎👍
Thanks Petra.
Looks good!
Thanks Elizabeth.
Nice job ! And I too hate it when they leave you hanging on which way to put something. Especially if you see obvious difference, they should at least tell you if it matters. I didn't see you put any sealer, so Im assuming they supplied a outside (flange to door) gasket?
Hi G. The outside flange has a gasket with a sticky sealer applied. Looked similar to the window frame I removed.
I have the exact window in my door and hate the fact that I can't see who's at the door knocking when the shade is down because I can't open shade up without opening the door do to the screen door in the way .
I leave mine open a small amount at the bottom. Hard to see inside at night.
What if your current window doesn't have screws holding in. I seen somewhere there are clips to push in to release frame. By chance were those in your package???
There aren't, but the inner and outer bezels fit in the frame and screws hold the two frames together.
Thank you! Learned so much from your videos!!
So glad we could help Cindy.
Nice upgrade!! I hate that you can't see out the window in the door . . . who thought that was a good idea???
This was a must replacement with the original window failing. For a couple more dollars we got tinted glass and the shade.
Jerry are you sure they don't sell just the frame.??? can i trust you investigated so that i don't have to LOL.... also i noticed you haven't upgraded the door lock, get the one with the numbers code so that i can see what i did wrong. Thank you for posting this vid.😊😊
I haven’t found the frame. I’ll post if I can find. I tried one of the popular RV number code locks. It was nothing but trouble and I put the key lock back in. Since we only show products that work, I threw in the trash and moved on. There may be a better model available than what I used, but haven’t decided if I want to try again.
@@iLoveRVlife I will have to agree. The one i installed never worked correctly. i just use the key.
Jerry whereabouts in middle GA are you hanging your hat? I am up in Cleveland GA. Great job!
Macon at least a couple months out of the year.
I love the video but my question is to see who's on the outside of the door do you have to put your hand under the screen door to push up the shade?
Unfortunately, yes. With the tint, it's hard to see in the evenings so we leave a 1 inch or so space so we can see out.
Hmmmmm.....sitting here looking at my door and windows and pondering the info from the video and comments. Why can’t you install a mini blind over the window? Make a wand that is long enough so you can easily reach it through the screen door. My camper has mini blinds on my kitchen windows and they work great.
Hi Teri. We could have. Main reason for the change was the previous window failed. The outside frame cracked and split in two letting water in during heavy rain. Buying a new frame was almost the cost of a new frosted style RV window replacement. Then finding the Slim Shade was a few more dollars. Upside, blind self contained. Open and closing the door not flapping, wind doesn’t bother on those cool days with just the screen door. It’s not perfect, but a simple, clean solution as a replacement.
How is your window shade holding up? Looking at a couple different versions.
Great Tom. No problems. Works well when facing those sunny side camping spots (just left one).
Veo un problema, si esta la mosquitera delante, como bajas la cortina? Gracias por el video
Hola Luis. Por favor, perdona a mi pobre español. Lo intentaré. Este es un pequeño problema. Cerramos por la noche o dejamos una pequeña abertura en la parte inferior para ver el exterior. No perfecto, pero mejor que la vieja ventana.
Did you ever think of using Flex tape to seal that crack or they have adhesive as well drys like a great seal
Once removed, found the entire frame was deteriorating. Glass would not stay in place. Not a huge expensive with a little upgrade for a repair.
How has this product held up? We have the exact same issue and I remembered seeing this video. Would love to know if you are still satisfied with this product.
Hi Melinda. We’re very happy with the new window.
Installed our Thin Shade last week. Really looks good. Thanks for such a thorough video I watched it several times before we began the install. So glad I came across this video it solved our door problem and at a reasonable price. Thanks again!! Safe travels.
Great to hear Melinda. Glad we could help.
Can you/should you caulk around the outside edge of the frame?
Hi Cathy. Instructions stated wasn't required, nor was the unit removed. The outside frame had a sticky foam gasket that provided a very tight seal. Jerry...
Thanks for the Video Jerry. I have one question. Are they universal?
Most are Christopher. Not saying there could be some door with an odd window. If you have the common Lippert style door window frame with 21” x 12” inside opening, it’s an exact fit.
Thanks again. I am definitely going to change the existing one.
@@iLoveRVlife I finally installed my new Thin Shade. It fit like a glove. Thanks for the video Jerry.
That’s great Christopher. Glad we could help.
@@iLoveRVlife Did you have to apply a bead of silicon caulking just for good measure?
Jerry looks good!!!, I just ordered one from Camping World for under $100. Question did you need the tape to hold in the blind?
Hi Ed. A small amount of painters tape and pulled off after all was put in place.
How do you open the shade at 2:00 am that is behind the screen door?
Easy. Open the door. Seriously, we can leave a small opening at the bottom if we feel its necessary. With the smoked glass and porchlight on outside, can't see inside. For us, the only thing seen would be the control panels. Main reasons for replacement was other unit broke and for a few more dollars we can open or close during the day. Thanks for asking.
Did you put butyl tape or some sort of sealant on the outside plastic to seal it or did a sealant come preinstalled?
Hi John. The is a foam gasket with a sticky sealer installed on the outer ring. Instructions stated no other sealer was needed. This was the same as the unit I removed.
I love the idea but I see only one problem you still have to open the door so you can get the screen open so you can open the shade to see who is out there unless you leave the shade up and then you lose your privacy with it open so you can see out of it.
True. There is a unit with a handle to open a vertical blind. It costs a little more, but you can access from screen access door. Here’s an example amzn.to/2WV2bH3