Thanks for the video, I have the 5x6 Shooter which is sadly now discontinued. I use Aero Space 303 on all of the gaskets, which takes care of the sticking and protects them from UV damage . To help with the condensation from the Buddy heaters, I use a clamp on stroller fan while warming up the blind. After the blind settles in I don't have many issues. One thing that I found that has also decreased fogging is adding more 1" egg crate foam around and below the windows.
Thanks for the feedback. I have tried some auto gasket treatement on the window seals, but I need to get out there now that it is cold and see how it does. I tried battery powered fans in the blinds before too, but just couldn't get it cleared up? Maybe the fan wasn't strong enough? Hope you are having a great season.
On the sticking seal of the windows. Get some graphite powder and put it on the gasket. The seal will still happen, but it won't stick. Powder can work too, but if it absorbs water, then you may make the problem worse. Just a thought.
Hey Richard, thanks for the feedback. I actually have some carbon powder around from back in my days of trying to eliminate my scent on my boots (I would cover them with activated carbon). I'll give this a try, good idea, thanks.
After getting my new blind home, I was kinda let down by the overall build quality. On the seams, the rivets that hold the panels together, should have backup washers There's nothing for the rivets to grip, but fiberglass and plastic. They put some on the hinges, but not the seams. The windows are a complete joke. The so-called bow windows in the corners, have a gutter riveted in below them on the inside, along with a drain, because they know they are going to leak. The liquid nails type glue they use on the egg crate foam is done so sparingly, that they are not secure at all. Two of mine are off, and are just laying in the blind. The fiberglass is so flimsy, that it sounds like a drum when someone is inside the thing. For the price of this thing, I expected better. The windows are going to be the first thing I replace. It needs a proper slider, so the whole window doesn't have to be opened up to make a shot. That goofy string and notch thing is so sub par, it's laughable. Not trying to be a downer, but again when someone spends this kind of money for a deer stand, you shouldn't have to work on it, before you can use it. Just my opinion, YMMV...
Hey Darrell, thanks for the feedback. I'm stilll very satisfied with our blinds, not sure if they changed something since we purchased ours 5+ years ago? I would suggest you contact them to review your concerns to see if there is an accessory they have that will solve any of your issues. All the best to you.
Great review! In the process of deciding of buying a prebuilt build or do one myself. You got me thinking in a different direction. Thanks for sharing.
Where I live, no, I don't think so. Lots of homes heating with wood, including mine, so it is very very common for them. Good question. All the best to you.
Thanks for the info on your blinds. We are looking to buy 2 blinds and really trying to justify spending 2500-3000.00 for the redneck blinds. My nephew has on and ill have to admit it is nice. I was looking at the mavericks for less then half the price but they are made of plastic and the door looks very flimsy and it's pretty much a shell. In your opinion do you really need the long windows that you speak of that fall out? Was there ever a time you couldn't shoot. Out the other windows geared more for crossbow or rifle? And would you spend the extra money for redneck blinds again? Thanks!
Hey Keith, I have NEVER used the vertical windows, but that is because I hunt with a crossbow and gun. If you hunt with a vertical bow, they are a must. And yes, I would spend the money for the Rednecks blinds again, to me, very worth it. BUT, if I had the skills and time, I would rather build my own blinds, I like the home made ones more. All the best to you!
Hey Scott. For me, I don't like the 10' stand anymore. Too easy for the deer bedded around the area to see me getting in and out. I would opt for the 5' if I were to do it again.
@@Scott_General Sure thing Scott. I really like their blinds, so far they have been pretty close to zero maintenance, which is important to us busy guys.
Hey Dave. They are NOT modular, they are all one piece, and weigh in the 300-400 lb. range. So it would take at least two of you to lift one onto a short platform. If you are going above your waist, probably need a couple more buddies. All the best to you.
Hey Tim, make sure you check the second video I did on their blinds a few months after this one, they fixed a lot of the issues in the blinds they make now.
Hey Stanley, easier, you bet! But the strategy is to seal up the blind so most of our scent is contained. Opening a window lets our scent spill out. All the best to you.
I like the review. Maybe rub a little Vaseline on the window seals. Whitetails don’t notice it. I actually use it on my feeder legs to keep raccoons from climbing the legs.
Thanks for the video. I'm in West MI too and plan to visit a dealer to look at these. Maybe they have addressed some of your issues with newer models. I would be interested in a video about your wood heater. That's the first time I've seen one in a blind and the darn fogging issue is a major problem for every blind I've seen. Well, every blind except yours.
Hey Mega, I know they have improved a few things on their newer blinds, good luck. I'll shoot a quick video on the woodstoves in a few weeks and get it loaded for your review.
Ok James, I just did some research, and it appears anything with petroleum in it will degrade the seals. Silicone is the right thing to use. So, I'll be trying a silicone based product, probably something from the automotive aisle, and see how it goes.
Thanks Brian, hope it helped. Make sure you check out part 2 video, those guys have fixed a lot of the issues I brought up in their newer blinds. All the best to you.
Tip on the black out curtains......go to the dollar store, or Walmart, and get those double sided tape hooks that your wife uses all over the house. Then make small slits in the corners of your curtains. Hang them on the hooks. 👍
@@theback40 hey, anytime. Glad I could put my 2 cents in. I have built around 8 of my own hunting box blinds. So I learned a lot by trial and error. Here in N.W. Ohio, it can be hard to get everything right. If there even is such a thing.
@@theback40 just a couple suggestions...... 1- I tried the dryer vents that go on the outside of the house. They have a built in screen to keep critters out, and a flap in side them to stop any back draft coming into the blind. 2- I took old window screen (the old metal ones. Not the vinyl ones), and cut 2, 6 inch squares out of it. Drill a 3 inch hole at the top of the North and South walls of the blind. Pop rivet the screen to the walls. Then take a round, flat, metal electrical junction box cover, and put a bolt in 1 side of it, and place it over the screen. This way, it will cover the hole when you want it keep heat in, and you can swivel it over, to open the vent. Either one works great. I prefer the dryer vents my self. That way in the summer time, it will let moisture out without me having to go to each blind and open vents. Leaving my scent everywhere.
@@theback40 anther idea i did once, I took a 12"x12" house roof heat vent, and put in the roof of my blind. I made a sliding cover on the inside of the blind, so I could control the air flow. But my box blinds are wood, and metal. Not sure how that would work in your style of blind.
Hey Anthony, thanks for the idea. I wiped it down with a non-petroleum based protectant and that seems to have made it better. I'll see how it works long term.
Thanks Collins. I don't remember if WD40 is petroleum based, but they told me to stay away from petroleum products because it will degrade the seals over time?????
Thanks for the idea. I have a few different ideas I'll be trying this season to see what works best, including vasoline, silicone, graphite powder etc...
Hey Norman, good idea. I have a few ideas I'm going to try and if any of them work well, will put in a video for everyone to learn from. All the best to you.
Hey Stanley, agreed, depending on the materials you are using. But for me, just no time to build them. And, my skills are questionable. All the best to you.
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Thanks for the video, I have the 5x6 Shooter which is sadly now discontinued. I use Aero Space 303 on all of the gaskets, which takes care of the sticking and protects them from UV damage . To help with the condensation from the Buddy heaters, I use a clamp on stroller fan while warming up the blind. After the blind settles in I don't have many issues. One thing that I found that has also decreased fogging is adding more 1" egg crate foam around and below the windows.
Thanks for the feedback. I have tried some auto gasket treatement on the window seals, but I need to get out there now that it is cold and see how it does. I tried battery powered fans in the blinds before too, but just couldn't get it cleared up? Maybe the fan wasn't strong enough? Hope you are having a great season.
On the sticking seal of the windows. Get some graphite powder and put it on the gasket. The seal will still happen, but it won't stick. Powder can work too, but if it absorbs water, then you may make the problem worse. Just a thought.
Hey Richard, thanks for the feedback. I actually have some carbon powder around from back in my days of trying to eliminate my scent on my boots (I would cover them with activated carbon). I'll give this a try, good idea, thanks.
After getting my new blind home, I was kinda let down by the overall build quality. On the seams, the rivets that hold the panels together, should have backup washers There's nothing for the rivets to grip, but fiberglass and plastic. They put some on the hinges, but not the seams. The windows are a complete joke. The so-called bow windows in the corners, have a gutter riveted in below them on the inside, along with a drain, because they know they are going to leak. The liquid nails type glue they use on the egg crate foam is done so sparingly, that they are not secure at all. Two of mine are off, and are just laying in the blind. The fiberglass is so flimsy, that it sounds like a drum when someone is inside the thing. For the price of this thing, I expected better. The windows are going to be the first thing I replace. It needs a proper slider, so the whole window doesn't have to be opened up to make a shot. That goofy string and notch thing is so sub par, it's laughable. Not trying to be a downer, but again when someone spends this kind of money for a deer stand, you shouldn't have to work on it, before you can use it. Just my opinion, YMMV...
Hey Darrell, thanks for the feedback. I'm stilll very satisfied with our blinds, not sure if they changed something since we purchased ours 5+ years ago? I would suggest you contact them to review your concerns to see if there is an accessory they have that will solve any of your issues. All the best to you.
As far as propane heat,i found that RainX anti fog,works well for the window condensation!
I'll give it a try, thanks. All the best to you.
Great review! In the process of deciding of buying a prebuilt build or do one myself. You got me thinking in a different direction. Thanks for sharing.
FYI, I plan on doing a review of my DIY blinds, including DIY vs. Purchased windows. Hope to have this done in a few weeks.
How do I get to your self built deer blind videos?
Thanks !
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lumber and hardware prices are crazy
Do you think the deer identify smoke as Potential Threat? And might begin to connect smoke with humans. Just asking I don't know
Where I live, no, I don't think so. Lots of homes heating with wood, including mine, so it is very very common for them. Good question. All the best to you.
Thanks for the info on your blinds. We are looking to buy 2 blinds and really trying to justify spending 2500-3000.00 for the redneck blinds. My nephew has on and ill have to admit it is nice. I was looking at the mavericks for less then half the price but they are made of plastic and the door looks very flimsy and it's pretty much a shell. In your opinion do you really need the long windows that you speak of that fall out? Was there ever a time you couldn't shoot. Out the other windows geared more for crossbow or rifle? And would you spend the extra money for redneck blinds again? Thanks!
Hey Keith, I have NEVER used the vertical windows, but that is because I hunt with a crossbow and gun. If you hunt with a vertical bow, they are a must. And yes, I would spend the money for the Rednecks blinds again, to me, very worth it. BUT, if I had the skills and time, I would rather build my own blinds, I like the home made ones more. All the best to you!
I have a maverick and a redneck. Maverick are terrible quality. Do not buy one. I love my redneck.
Good video thanks. How do you like the ten foot stand compared to the shorter ones. I'm purchasing soon and undecided between 5 foot and ten.
Hey Scott. For me, I don't like the 10' stand anymore. Too easy for the deer bedded around the area to see me getting in and out. I would opt for the 5' if I were to do it again.
@@theback40 thanks for the reply very helpful
@@Scott_General Sure thing Scott. I really like their blinds, so far they have been pretty close to zero maintenance, which is important to us busy guys.
How heavy is it as far as lifting on to platform? Or is it modular?
Hey Dave. They are NOT modular, they are all one piece, and weigh in the 300-400 lb. range. So it would take at least two of you to lift one onto a short platform. If you are going above your waist, probably need a couple more buddies. All the best to you.
Thank you for an honest and fair review.
Hey Tim, make sure you check the second video I did on their blinds a few months after this one, they fixed a lot of the issues in the blinds they make now.
@@theback40 can you "tag me" on it, or add it in your reply here?
@@jcz232321 See if this link works: th-cam.com/video/P9razxV-TeY/w-d-xo.html
Wouldn't it be easier to use a Coleman buddy heater with a window open?
Hey Stanley, easier, you bet! But the strategy is to seal up the blind so most of our scent is contained. Opening a window lets our scent spill out. All the best to you.
That’s a nice set up! Good for you man!
Thanks!
I like the review. Maybe rub a little Vaseline on the window seals. Whitetails don’t notice it. I actually use it on my feeder legs to keep raccoons from climbing the legs.
Thank you for the feedback, and the great idea for the window sticking issue.
@@theback40 Bow wax is what I used on my Banks blinds windows, they do the same thing.
Thanks for the video. I'm in West MI too and plan to visit a dealer to look at these. Maybe they have addressed some of your issues with newer models. I would be interested in a video about your wood heater. That's the first time I've seen one in a blind and the darn fogging issue is a major problem for every blind I've seen. Well, every blind except yours.
Hey Mega, I know they have improved a few things on their newer blinds, good luck. I'll shoot a quick video on the woodstoves in a few weeks and get it loaded for your review.
Hey Mega, fyi, here's a video about the wood stoves in the blinds: th-cam.com/video/KF0zboFhdFA/w-d-xo.html
Liked the wood heat suggestion.
Thanks Durand, it's been a game changer for us with the window fog and scent elimination.
I'm curious if a thin layer of grease on the window seal would help with the sticking..
Good idea James. I am going to try a few things this year, including silicone, vasoline, grease, and graphite powder.
Ok James, I just did some research, and it appears anything with petroleum in it will degrade the seals. Silicone is the right thing to use. So, I'll be trying a silicone based product, probably something from the automotive aisle, and see how it goes.
I think anything that has a wet texture dust will stick to it and that will be another issue. My two cents.
Cant wait to get one!
Hey Caitlin, you'll love it! All the best to you.
A bit of felt would solve that window sticking issue.
Ah, good idea, thanks. All the best to you.
Great review thank you!
Thanks Brian, hope it helped. Make sure you check out part 2 video, those guys have fixed a lot of the issues I brought up in their newer blinds. All the best to you.
Try a silicone spray on the rubber window seal. Stop the sticking.
Hey Rod, thanks for the idea. I'm going to give silicone and few other things a try to see what works best.
Try food grade silicone spray on seals
Hey Freddie, thanks for the idea. All the best to you.
the newer blinds have magnets for holding curtains
Hey David, yes they do, I have a few of them now, and they're great! So much better now. All the best to you.
Tip on the black out curtains......go to the dollar store, or Walmart, and get those double sided tape hooks that your wife uses all over the house. Then make small slits in the corners of your curtains. Hang them on the hooks. 👍
Great idea, thanks for the feedback.
@@theback40 hey, anytime. Glad I could put my 2 cents in. I have built around 8 of my own hunting box blinds. So I learned a lot by trial and error. Here in N.W. Ohio, it can be hard to get everything right. If there even is such a thing.
Tip for fogged up windows: put some sort of vent in the roof, or in the upper part of the walls that can be opened or closed. 😉
I like your idea, especially if the wind is right. Then could close the vents if the wind is wrong, and just bundle up to keep warm.
@@theback40 just a couple suggestions......
1- I tried the dryer vents that go on the outside of the house. They have a built in screen to keep critters out, and a flap in side them to stop any back draft coming into the blind.
2- I took old window screen (the old metal ones. Not the vinyl ones), and cut 2, 6 inch squares out of it. Drill a 3 inch hole at the top of the North and South walls of the blind. Pop rivet the screen to the walls. Then take a round, flat, metal electrical junction box cover, and put a bolt in 1 side of it, and place it over the screen. This way, it will cover the hole when you want it keep heat in, and you can swivel it over, to open the vent.
Either one works great. I prefer the dryer vents my self. That way in the summer time, it will let moisture out without me having to go to each blind and open vents. Leaving my scent everywhere.
@@theback40 anther idea i did once, I took a 12"x12" house roof heat vent, and put in the roof of my blind. I made a sliding cover on the inside of the blind, so I could control the air flow. But my box blinds are wood, and metal. Not sure how that would work in your style of blind.
Wipe the window seals with silcone spray or talcum powder.
That will help.
Hey Anthony, thanks for the idea. I wiped it down with a non-petroleum based protectant and that seems to have made it better. I'll see how it works long term.
clean the window edges and then apply some silicone lube to the seals and it won't stick.
Good idea Greg. Someone else mentioned Vasoline, but I like the silicone idea too. Thanks for the comment!
WD 40 or gun oil in the pads can work on the seals
Thanks Collins. I don't remember if WD40 is petroleum based, but they told me to stay away from petroleum products because it will degrade the seals over time?????
What size blind is the last one (exp.) 5 by 6
Correct, the last two are 5 x 6.
What if you put some car wax on the edge of the window, maybe then they won't stick.
Hey Dan, thanks for the feedback, good idea. I have a few options now that I am going to try next season, this being one of them.
Im interested in the wood stove build
A few others wanted more info, too, so here is the video I put together: th-cam.com/video/KF0zboFhdFA/w-d-xo.html. All the best to you.
I love it
Hey Stephanie, they're great blinds. All the best to you.
They have magnetic blinds now for the windows.
Thanks Terry, I did buy some of the magnetic ones to replace the velcro and they are MUCH MUCH better! Hope you are having a great season.
@@theback40 Do you have a link for these?
@@flyinhighaerial3193 Got them direct from their website: redneckblinds.com/collections/hunting-accessories/products/curtain-system
Put some vasciline on the window gasket it won’t stick anymore
Thanks for the idea. I have a few different ideas I'll be trying this season to see what works best, including vasoline, silicone, graphite powder etc...
Put a very thin coat of Vaseline on the rubber gasket on the windows. Just a tip.
Thank you, someone else also mentioned the Vaseline idea, so there must be some merit here.
@@theback40 dont use anything like wd-40. It will eventually dry out the rubber, and it will weather check.
Quick tip: wax the edge of the window and it won’t stick to the seal
Hey Jimmy, good idea. I'll have to give this a try. All the best to you.
Lubricate window gasket with silicone spray on a rag
Hey Norman, good idea. I have a few ideas I'm going to try and if any of them work well, will put in a video for everyone to learn from. All the best to you.
Cover your seal in the front with cayenne pepper
Hey Norman........why cayenne pepper? Do tell....
Cayenne pepper at the seal will deter rodents from eating it also keeping some silicone on the gasket will help it not to dry rot and decompose
$1700 per blind is quadruple the cost to build a blind.
Hey Stanley, agreed, depending on the materials you are using. But for me, just no time to build them. And, my skills are questionable. All the best to you.
Put a little Vaseline on the seal
Thanks Frank!
Put olive oil on the window
Hey Robert, hadn't thought of that one. Thanks for the idea. Good luck this season!
four aluminum poles a beach umbrella and a military surplus camo net ... stop laughing i shot a bobcat, coyote and an armadillo last year ... only things that got close to my redneck christmas tree!
Nice!
A little bit of vasilene around the gasket should keep them from sticking.
Thanks for the idea. I have tried a non-petroleum based product, but need to get out there and see if it works. If not, I might give that a try.