Installing top down bottom up RV shades on your motorhome’s windows is a convenient and hassle-free process. And it takes just a few minutes for a novice installer!
Read this quick step-by-step DIY guide about how to install top-down bottom-up RV shades on the windows of your travel trailer for a perfect fit. With some extra care, you can give your installation a professional feel and functionality.
Pre-installation Do’s
- Accurately measure your RV window frame size for top-down bottom-up RV shades with a steel measuring tape.
- Account for inside mounts and outside mounts while taking measurements.
- Measure the depth of the window frame for an inside mount top-down bottom-up RV shades.
- Double check the number of screws, mounting brackets, and other hardware equipment.
Tools You’ll Need
- Screwdriver
- Drill (hand or electric)
- A steel measuring tape
- A level tools.
- Pen/pencil and a piece of paper
Choose Outside or Inside Mount Top-down Bottom-up RV Shades
You can easily install your top-down bottom-up RV shades inside or outside of your motorhome’s window frame for desired look and functionality.
If you want better insulation, and a cleaner, sleeker, and more aesthetically appealing look, go for an inside mount. But make sure there is enough window frame depth.
For a bigger look and getting better light control, you need to install your top-down bottom-up RV window treatments exterior to your RV window frame.
Outside Mount Top-Down Bottom-Up RV Shades Installation Instructions
Step 1: Align Mounting Brackets for Top-Down Bottom-Up RV Shades
- Use a level tool to align mounting brackets at each end of the headrail or opposite corner above the window casing.
- Use a pen or pencil to mark the position of each mounting bracket.
- Mark the position of a support bracket (if needed) in the center.
Step 2: Drill Pilot and Full-sized Holes
- Mark the location of holes for bracket mounting with the help of a pen.
- Use a hand or electric drill to make pilot holes.
- If the pilot holes are in the exact locations, drill full-sized holes.
Step 3: Fix Brackets with Screws
- Use screws and a screwdriver to fix the mounting brackets into place.
- Make sure all the brackets (end box and support brackets) are firm in their place.
Step 4: Slide Headrails into the Brackets
- Install your outside mount top-down bottom-up RV window treatments by snapping the headrail into the brackets.
- Close the end box brackets to secure the headrail in place.
Step 5: Test Operation of Your Outside Mount Top-Down Bottom-Up RV Shades
- Raise, lower, rotate, or adjust the slats of your top-down bottom-up RV shades for motorhome to test if each part is working perfectly.
- Pull down the lift cord (if there is one) to unlock it and slowly release it to let the RV window treatments get lowered to the desired level.
- Raise your window treatments by pulling the lift cord down.
- Lock the cord mechanism when the slats or fabric vanes are adjusted at the desired position.
- In the case of top-down bottom-up RV shades, use your hands to push or pull them from the top and bottom.
Step 6: Install Valance, If Needed
If needed, install valance to conceal the installation hardware. A valance will also add to the decorative appeal of your top-down bottom-up RV shades.
- Fix a valance clip at each of the opposite ends of the headrail.
- Evenly attach the remaining clips to the front of your RV blind’s headrail.
- Properly snap together the two parts of a valance clip.
Inside Mount Top-Down Bottom-Up RV Shades Installation Instructions
Installation procedures for inside and outside mount top-down bottom-up RV shades and blinds are almost similar. However, here are some additional tasks that you need to perform while fixing a window treatment to the inside of your travel trailer’s window frame.
- Check if your RV or travel trailer window frame meets the depth requirements of a particular type of blind or shade for an inside mount.
- Use the smallest of the three measurements (top, middle, and bottom) for the width of the window.
- If you are going to install top-down bottom-up shades, test their operation both at the top and bottom.
Further Assistance
For further assistance regarding how to install top down bottom up RV shades, you can use 24/7 Live Chat option to reach out to the Rvblinds.com Customer Care Department. We’ll be pleased to help you out in every possible way. Alternatively, you can hire the services of a professional installer.
Top-Down Bottom-Up RV Shades Installation Guide PDF
