2010 28' FC- Want shades NOT miniblinds

[ultrahuck]

Just took ownership of a 28' 2010 Flying Cloud and the miniblinds have to go.
Would love to have the shades which appear to be standard in some of the newer models, especially on the Signature and Serenity models. Can they be had thru AStream directly? And, if so, where should I go to place my order?

Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all.

TB

[SteveH]

I did a search on Google for "day/night window shades RV" and came up with several pages of options. Here is just one: https://www.blindschalet.com/day-nig...ed-shades.html

[dkottum]

I would recommend giving the mini-blinds a try. We like them, they allow control of light and visibility. Shades are up or down.

[mutcth]

Karma might be in your favor. Forum member BAB mentioned here that they were selling the shades from their 28'. Maybe they're still available.

Tom

[jimro]

http://zarcor.com/products/oceanair/index.php

Or buy them here.




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[Foiled Again]

prepare for sticker shock!

[AnnArborBob]

This is what comes with the newer Airstream models you mention:

OceanAir CABINshade (RAILshade) for sailboats and Airstream Trailers, from Zarcor, an authorized Oceanair Dealer, reseller.

Scroll to the bottom of the page for the Airstream specific models. They are not "Wallmart cheap," but not horribly expensive in my opinion. They are well made and if you want them, that's what you've got to pay.

[NavyCorpsman]

Lowes and other home improvement stores have fabric box blinds that are nice. I believe some can be cut to size in the store and special order otherwise.
Happy New Year!

[Wayne&Sam]

I bought day/night shades at oemshades.com
Reasonable prices and good service.


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[HAschner]

We had planned to replace our mini-blinds with shades because I do not like miniblinds - I don't have them anywhere at home. However, when we started getting out and about, we found that the mini-blinds had a lot of options that shades would not and were pretty good at directing the light to meet our needs while keeping the view. We are are glad we did not make the switch. I recommend doing a little summer camping before you pull the plug.

[rgwatkin]

I purchased 9 Ocean Air shades through their Vermont office for $1378 with tax. Myself and a helper installed them in 4 hours. You need the Olympic rivet finisher to do a professional job (tool cost $200 not including rivets). Sure is nice not having to hear the blinds ratting at night when you hit the one at the end of the bed. I am 6'1" so a particular problem for me.

[kleimanr]

Don't do anything until you contact Suzy at United Shade UnitedShade | The Dicor Corporation | Official Website
All so called day and night shades are not created equal.

[ultrahuck]

Thanks, all, for the responses and recommendations.

UHuck

[HrLola]

We replaced our bedroom mini blinds in our 22ft Bambi, Lola, with Ocean Air shades. Same brand Airstream uses. You can find them on their web site. They are so much better than the mini blinds but you have to be careful because they are spring loaded and can get away from you very easily.
We just traded LOLA in for a 2015 25ft FB Flying Cloud, "TWILA", and couldn't be happier. It's amazing what a difference 3 ft can make.
Happy Traveling !


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[slowmover]

Originally Posted by ultrahuck

Just took ownership of a 28' 2010 Flying Cloud and the miniblinds have to go.
Would love to have the shades which appear to be standard in some of the newer models, especially on the Signature and Serenity models. Can they be had thru AStream directly? And, if so, where should I go to place my order?

Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all.

TB

My Silver Streak has day/ night shades on all but the kitchen and bathroom windows which feature miniblinds. This works well on a practical basis.

[2012FB]

We just spent our first week in the new 2015 Bunk and wish we had the mini-blinds in the main living area. Facing neighbors windows on both sides we would prefer to let the light in while blocking us from them and them from us.

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by 2012FB

We just spent our first week in the new 2015 Bunk and wish we had the mini-blinds in the main living area. Facing neighbors windows on both sides we would prefer to let the light in while blocking us from them and them from us.

Does this mean the window coverings are shades with no day/night option?

I find that even on the overcast days that the day option is more than sufficient for privacy. Miniblinds best for bath and kitchen where conditions and cleaning are tougher.

[2012FB]

They are up or down. You can hook them on the window open handles about a third open but that is. You see straight out and they see in. Blinds allow one to angle them to let light in while having a bit of privacy.


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[slowmover]

Day shades superior to miniblinds as one has both light and privacy. No glare through the slat gaps. Check them out before spending on change.

[369goose]

Has anyone installed Ocean Air window shades in a 2014 FC? If so, where can they attach so that the existing standard curtains will still open/close? We're hoping to learn of a shade option just for the center flat front & rear windows that might be easier to "operate" than the curtains. Climbing over the bed or dinette table to open/close the curtains requires quite a contortionist or at least two people. And the velcro isnt holding up to being opened/closed often.

Any other shade (room darkening) option recommendations welcome too.

Thx
369