{"id":3570,"date":"2023-01-20T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/?page_id=3570"},"modified":"2023-01-20T15:35:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:35:17","slug":"motorized-roller-shades-rv-windows","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/installation-instructions\/motorized-roller-shades-rv-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Motorized Roller Shades on RV Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/c\/features\/motorized\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Installing motorized roller shades<\/a> on your motorhome\u2019s windows is a convenient and hassle-free process. And it takes just a few minutes for a novice or expert installer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read this quick step-by-step DIY guide about how to install motorized roller shades on the windows of your RV or travel trailer for a perfect fit. With some extra care, you can give your installation a professional feel and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-installation Do\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accurately measure your RV window frame size for motorized roller shades with a steel measuring tape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account for inside mounts and outside mounts while taking measurements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure the depth of the window frame for an inside mount motorized roller shades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double check the number of screws, mounting brackets, and other hardware equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screwdriver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drill (hand or electric)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A steel measuring tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A level tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pen\/pencil and a piece of paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose Outside or Inside Mount Motorized Roller Shades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily install your motorized roller shades inside or outside of your motorhome\u2019s window frame for desired look and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a bigger look and getting better light control, you need to install your motorized roller window treatments exterior to your RV window frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside Mount RV Motorized Roller Shades Installation Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Align Mounting Brackets for Motorized Roller Shades<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a level tool to align mounting brackets at each end of the headrail or opposite corner above the window casing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a pen or pencil to mark the position of each mounting bracket.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark the position of a support bracket (if needed) in the center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Drill Pilot and Full-sized Holes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mark the location of holes for bracket mounting with the help of a pen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a hand or electric drill to make pilot holes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the pilot holes are in the exact locations, drill full-sized holes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Fix Brackets with Screws<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use screws and a screwdriver to fix the mounting brackets into place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure all the brackets (end box and support brackets) are firm in their place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Slide Headrails into the Brackets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install your outside mount motorized roller shades by snapping the headrail into the brackets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close the end box brackets to secure the headrail in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Test Operation of Your Outside Mount Motorized Roller Shades for an RV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raise, lower, rotate, or adjust the slats of your motorized roller shades for your RV or motorhome to test if each part is working perfectly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raise your window treatments by pulling the lift cord down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock the cord mechanism when the slats or fabric vanes are adjusted at the desired position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of top down bottom up motorized roller shades, use your hands to push or pull them from the top and bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Install Valance, If Needed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If needed, install valance to conceal the installation hardware. A valance will also add to the decorative appeal of your RV motorized roller shades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fix a valance clip at each of the opposite ends of the headrail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evenly attach the remaining clips to the front of your RV blind\u2019s headrail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Properly snap together the two parts of a valance clip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inside Mount RV Motorized Roller Shades Installation Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Installation procedures for inside and outside mount motorized roller 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\u2019s window frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the smallest of the three measurements (top, middle, and bottom) for the width of the window.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are going to install top-down bottom-up shades, test their operation both at the top and bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further Assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further assistance regarding how to install motorized roller shades, you can use 24\/7 Live Chat option to reach out to the Rvblinds.com Customer Care Department. We\u2019ll be pleased to help you out in every possible way. Alternatively, you can hire the services of a professional installer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/Spring-Motor-Roller-Shade.pdf\">Motorized Roller Shades on RV Installation Guide PDF<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/Spring-Motor-Roller-Shade.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"98\" src=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PDF-Download-400x98-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PDF-Download-400x98-1.png 400w, https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PDF-Download-400x98-1-300x74.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Installing motorized roller shades on your motorhome\u2019s windows is a convenient and hassle-free process. And it takes just a few minutes for a novice or expert installer. Read this quick step-by-step DIY guide about how to install motorized roller shades on the windows of your RV or travel trailer for a perfect fit. With some &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/installation-instructions\/motorized-roller-shades-rv-windows\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Install Motorized Roller Shades on RV Windows<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":471,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3570","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3570"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3644,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3570\/revisions\/3644"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}