{"id":4053,"date":"2025-12-10T07:33:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T07:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/?p=4053"},"modified":"2025-12-10T07:36:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T07:36:32","slug":"types-of-blind-mounts-for-rvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/types-of-blind-mounts-for-rvs\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Different Types of Blind Mounts for RVs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know about different ways to mount blinds, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/shades\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shades<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or curtains on your RV windows? Unsure which method will best provide aesthetics and functionality? Inside recess mount, inside flush mount, outside top fix mount are some of the practical options. This blog post explores various types of mounts that can be used for RV blinds, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/rv-window-treatments-pros-cons\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pros &amp; cons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of each, so you can choose the right option for your unique needs and space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right type of mount for blinds is one of the most common points of confusion for RV owners and renters alike. The way your RV blinds are fitted doesn\u2019t just impact how they\u2019re installed \u2013 it affects how they look, operate, and perform (provide privacy, light regulation, insulation, and noise cancellation).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll on to learn more about different mounting locations and placements for RV window coverings in simple, jargon-free language.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7 Different Types of Blind Mounts for RV Windows with Pros &amp; Cons<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Interior Mount \u2013 Hang Internally Without Direct Sun-Exposure<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4057\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4057\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Interior-Mount-for-RVs-\u2013-Hang-Internally-Without-Direct-Sun-Exposure.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4057\" src=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Interior-Mount-for-RVs-\u2013-Hang-Internally-Without-Direct-Sun-Exposure.webp\" alt=\"Interior Mount for RVs \u2013 Hang Internally Without Direct Sun-Exposure\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Interior-Mount-for-RVs-\u2013-Hang-Internally-Without-Direct-Sun-Exposure.webp 650w, https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Interior-Mount-for-RVs-\u2013-Hang-Internally-Without-Direct-Sun-Exposure-300x254.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4057\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior Mount for RVs \u2013 Hang Internally Without Direct Sun-Exposure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will serve as an important interior decor element<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunlight will first strike window panes, preventing fading of the blinds\u2019 fabric<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protected from strong winds when your drive through open landscapes or hilly areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will collect less dirt, dust and pollens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support both inside recess and outside face-fix mounts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will occupy precious space in the interior of your RV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will remain hidden from view on the outside, if RV window panes are closed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Inside Mount \u2013 A Space-Saving Option with Sleek Look<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean, uncluttered aesthetic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fitted closer to RV window panes, trapping in a column of air for insulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Require less fabric and mounting hardware \u2013 save $10 to $15 on purchasing cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for smaller RV living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, &amp; driver cabins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possibility of light, smoke, and noise entering your RV through 2-3mm gaps along fabric edge and window frame<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsuitable for shallow depth (less than 2.5\u201d) camper windows frames<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Inside Flush Mount \u2013 Deep Recessed Mount for Sleeker, Built-in Look<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fit snugly and sit flush within the frame<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A perfectly streamlined, modern finish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy fully uninterrupted view to the outside when the blind is retracted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved insulation \u2013 reduced gaps where light, heat, and drafts creep in<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV window frame needs to be deeper than in simple inside mounts \u2013 at least 3\u201d deep for cordless spring roller blinds and 3 \u00bc\u201d for motorized blinds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will block some view and light when fully opened (due to fabric stacking at the top)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not compatible with vertical blinds, or thicker <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/shades\/topaz-double-cellular-rv-shades\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doubled layered cellular shades<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. RV Ceiling Mount \u2013 Best Option to Cover Larger, Odd-Shaped RV Windows More Effectively<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4056\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RV-Ceiling-Mount-\u2013-Best-Option-to-Cover-Larger-Odd-Shaped-RV-Windows-More-Effectively.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4056\" src=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RV-Ceiling-Mount-\u2013-Best-Option-to-Cover-Larger-Odd-Shaped-RV-Windows-More-Effectively.webp\" alt=\"RV Ceiling Mount \u2013 Best Option to Cover Larger, Odd-Shaped RV Windows More Effectively\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RV-Ceiling-Mount-\u2013-Best-Option-to-Cover-Larger-Odd-Shaped-RV-Windows-More-Effectively.webp 650w, https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/RV-Ceiling-Mount-\u2013-Best-Option-to-Cover-Larger-Odd-Shaped-RV-Windows-More-Effectively-300x254.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RV Ceiling Mount \u2013 Best Option to Cover Larger, Odd-Shaped RV Windows More Effectively<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can significantly enhance aesthetics, energy efficiency, privacy, and light control in your RV<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not require any contact with the window \u2013 an ideal alternative for low-depth RV windows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased cost (nearly doubled) \u2013 will need lots of more fabric to cover RV wall above and below the window<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of kids and pets getting entangled in the blind fabric itself<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Outside Mount \u2013 Get Better Coverage and Largeness<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a 3-4 inches or more fabric overlap with window wall for better blind performance (privacy, light control)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your small RV window look bigger and larger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will occupy more space in your RV \u2013 not suitable for small vehicles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra fabric \u2013 extra cost<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Multi-Window Interior Mount \u2013 Cover 2, 3, \u2026 All RV Windows in a Single Go<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single headrail installation for multiple consecutive\/adjacent RV windows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save on installation charges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a single operating mechanism to simultaneously cover\/uncover 2, 3, 4 or all contiguous windows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headrail will get loosened or fall with heavy fabrics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual windows cannot be covered, partially covered, or uncovered independently<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. External Mount \u2013 First Layer of Defence Against UV Damage to RV Windows &amp; Interior<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong element of RV\u2019s exterior decoration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less possibility of light seepage along edges due to fabric overlap and slightly outward curvature of RV walls<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to the screwed to the RV exterior wall to withstand wind pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No recess mount available on the exterior<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A less popular option<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sort of fixed external blinds \u2013 no possibility of raising, lowering, or adjusting the fabric for light regulation in the interior<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3 Quick No-Drill DIY Mount Styles for RV Blinds<\/h2>\n<h3>1. No-drill Adhesive Mount \u2013 Effortless, Screwless, Damage-free Installation<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy installation in 3 steps \u2013 cutting, tearing, and pasting adhesive strips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No falling, no holes, and no damage to the RV walls or window<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removable, reinstallable stick on blinds without leaving stains \u2013 best for rented RVs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not suitable for heavy fabrics, such as drapes and triple-cell honeycomb blinds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will not work well on uneven or dented surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Professional Advice<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the adhesive tape is double-sided, has a strong viscosity and is at least 2.5cm (1 in) wide to ensure strong grip of strick on RV window shades on the surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Instant Magnetic Bracket Mount \u2013 Strong, Durable, and Reliable Installation without Any Tools<\/h3>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made from heavy duty powerful magnets that hold fast to metal windows and doors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can hold up to 22 lbs. (10kg) blind weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less likely to deform or break over time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only suitable for steel or metal widows or doors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t add a design element to a mobile home\u2019s interior<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Tension Rod Mounting System \u2013 Super Quick to Install with Zero Technical Know-how<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4054\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tension-Rod-Mounting-System-\u2013-Super-Quick-to-Install-with-Zero-Technical-Know-how.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4054\" src=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tension-Rod-Mounting-System-\u2013-Super-Quick-to-Install-with-Zero-Technical-Know-how.webp\" alt=\"Tension Rod Mounting System \u2013 Super Quick to Install with Zero Technical Know-how\" width=\"650\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tension-Rod-Mounting-System-\u2013-Super-Quick-to-Install-with-Zero-Technical-Know-how.webp 650w, https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tension-Rod-Mounting-System-\u2013-Super-Quick-to-Install-with-Zero-Technical-Know-how-300x254.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tension Rod Mounting System \u2013 Super Quick to Install with Zero Technical Know-how<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To tools, screws, or skills needed to hang new RV blinds on windows or doors with 4-5\u201d recess<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time saving \u2013 just push tension rod into window frame or recess and adjust\/level it using a spirit level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tensions rod system works best with lighter RV blinds, like sheer curtains and single-cell honeycomb blinds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not suitable for very wide or heavy blinds (over 7 lbs.) \u2013 pressure may not be enough to keep them in place<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less secure than other no-drill options, like adhesive or click-in blinds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Install Blinds in an RV?<\/h2>\n<h3>8 Simple Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tape measure \u2013 preferably a steel measuring tape to ensure accuracy of measurements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lead pencil and a piece of blank paper \u2013 to record values<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clip board for holding paper when recording RV window measurements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculator \u2013 to take the average of multiple values<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spirit level tool \u2013 for accurate width measurements, for a tape measure slightly tilted above or below 180-degree will lead to greater than actual values<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drill \u2013 for creating secure bracket holes in the recess (inside mount) or wall (outside mount)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screws and wall plus \u2013 usually included in the product package, but check your wall type for compatibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step ladder (if your RV window is hard to reach)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><b>Note<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to double-check measurements before you drill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5 Easy Universal Steps to Install RV Blinds<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Measure width and height of the surface where you want to mount <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new RV blinds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, i.e. recess for an inside mount or area around the wall for an outside mount. We recommend taking three measurements for each dimension and taking the average.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Drill bracket holes (if needed) \u2013 for tension rod or magnet mount blinds, you won\u2019t need drilling holes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Secure brackets into the holes using screws. (Skip this step for bracketless <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RV blinds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Attach the handrail to the brackets or directly to the inside of the recess (in case of tension rod) or metal RV window frame (in the case of magnetic mount shades).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hang the fabric on the headrail and enjoy raising\/lowering for slatted-blinds, cellular shades, or Roman shades, and roll up\/down or roller shades.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>Note<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a dedicated, detailed guide for various mount types, read \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/installation-instructions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Install RV Blinds &amp; Shades<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><b>Expert Advice for Energy Efficiency<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always ensure tight, edge-to-edge fit when installing blinds in your camper truck. \u201cWhen installed with a tight fit\u201d, claims <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/energy-efficient-window-coverings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US Department of Energy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, blinds and shades can prevent summer heat gain through RV windows by up to 60% and reduce winter heat loss by up to 40%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3 Potential Installation Difficulties with Viable Solutions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uneven or crumbly RV walls (Solution: Go for an outside mount alternative and do wider 5-6 inch overlaps to each side)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0High-up or hard-to-reach RV windows (Solution: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/features\/motorized\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motorized blinds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and shades)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual RV window shapes or sizes (Solution: No-sew DIY curtains to be hung with drapery wire and clip rings)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Professional Tip<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find it hard to deal with installation difficulties, consider professional installation services for a flawless finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Installation Cost<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the USA, labor costs for installing RV blinds typically range from $20 to $100 based on location and complexity. If your camper is parked in a city hub and you want to cover an easy-to-each bathroom window, the installation will charge $20 to $40. On the other hand, if your travel truck is on the outskirts of the city and needs to install a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blind<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a hard-to-each kitchen window, a professional installation will typically charge $80 to $100 or more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Expert Advice for Child Safety &amp; Legal Compliance<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which mounting style or lifting method you choose, child-safety in your RV is crucial. Always install and use kid-safety mechanisms, like cleats for cords and chains. A better alternative is to go with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/installation-instructions\/cordless-aluminum-mini-blind\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cordless<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Newsroom\/News-Releases\/2023\/CPSC-Approves-New-Federal-Safety-Standard-for-Custom-Window-Coverings-to-Prevent-Deaths-and-Serious-Injuries-from-Strangulation-Window-Covering-Cords-Now-Deemed-a-Substantial-Product-Hazard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPSC-approved<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lift option. New <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2022\/11\/28\/2022-25041\/safety-standard-for-operating-cords-on-custom-window-coverings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US Federal regulations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prohibit the sale of the most corded custom window coverings for homes and motorhomes due to severe risks of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/rv-blinds-safety-children-pets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strangulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, injury, and even death to the children.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How to get RV blinds to stay up?<\/h3>\n<p><b>Option 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For indoor blinds, use hold down brackets to keep them in place and prevent them from swinging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Option 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For outdoor blinds, use tie downs that are installed in the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Option 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your spring roller blinds won\u2019t stay up, tighten or re-tension the internal spring mechanism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Option 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If your motorized blinds won\u2019t stay up, consider recharging\/replacing batteries, or repairing the motor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What are the different types of blind brackets?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mini RV Blind Brackets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 small (2.5-3\u201d), lightweight, L-shaped brackets, designed for inside-fit slender <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/blinds\/mini-blinds\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u201d aluminum blinds<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wood\/<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/blinds\/faux-wood-blinds\"><b>Faux Wood Blind<\/b><\/a><b> Brackets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 large (5.75-6.25\u201d), sturdy box brackets to enclose and secure heavier, rectangular headrails<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Roman Blind Mounting Brackets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 universal L-clip or box brackets to hold square or rectangular plastic or metal headrails for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/roman-shades\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">folding fabric RV shades<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Roller Shade Mounting Brackets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 simple L-shaped brackets or clips to secure clutch or spring-loaded mechanism or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/shades\/roller-shades\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roll-up blind<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>RV <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/cellular-shades\/discount-cellular-shades\"><b>Cellular<\/b><\/a><b>\/Honeycomb\/Pleated Shade Mounting Brackets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 medium-sized (3-4.5\u201d), snap-in brackets that easily clip into the blind\u2019s thin, lightweight headrail<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/essential-woven-wood-shades\"><b>Woven Wood<\/b><\/a><b> Mounting Brackets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Heavy-duty clips or box brackets to hold weight of natural, dense bamboo material<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sheer Shade Mounting Brackets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Sleek, low-profile clip-brackets to secure slim headrails of lightweight <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/sheer-rv-shades-privacy-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sheer fabric shades<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Are RV blinds supposed to touch the window sill?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily. The RV blinds should touch the window sill only when installed inside the recess. If they\u2019re hung on the RV wall outside the recess, we recommend 7.5cm (\u22453 in) to 10cm (\u22454 in) lower than the window sill. Also, we recommend adding this extra margin of 7.5cm to 10cm to the remaining three sides (left, right, and top) as well, to reduce the issue of light, heat, and traffic noise leakage around the borders of the blinds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Need More Help?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are ready to further assist with choosing the right blind mount type for your RV camper windows. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/get-help\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our experts for consultation using 24\/7 Live Chat or call (800) 490-5720 or email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:support@rvblinds.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@rvblinds.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to know about different ways to mount blinds, shades, or curtains on your RV windows? Unsure which method will best provide aesthetics and functionality? Inside recess mount, inside flush mount, outside top fix mount are some of the practical options. This blog post explores various types of mounts that can be used for RV &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/types-of-blind-mounts-for-rvs\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What Are the Different Types of Blind Mounts for RVs?<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","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":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4053","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4053","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"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=4053"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4053\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4058,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4053\/revisions\/4058"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4053"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4053"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rvblinds.com\/r\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}