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removal of vertical valence at dinette window on 26' MB?
Yahoo Message Number: 112369
Hi I'm finally getting around to dealing with my pleated blinds(re-stringing) however am unable to get a screw driver in on the right side to remove the "wheel" thing.
Can anyone advise me as to how to remove the right-hand vertical valence so I can get in there? Thanks tons, Pat
removal of vertical valence at dinette window on 26' MB?
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Yahoo Message Number: 112371
I just checked my LD,  It is impossible to remove the valance, it is screwed to the wall from the outside before the skin is attached.  So how do we restring the shades?  We pull the shade down to allow access to the phillips screws  holding the shade.  Then you can drop the shade and restring.  Do this in reverse order and you will be finished.  Congrats.  Hope this helps, Doc P.S.  A long screwdriver will be needed.
Re: removal of vertical valence at dinette window on 26' MB?
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Yahoo Message Number: 112372
On Wed, 05 May 2010 13:17:49 -0400, W DARRYL PRICE DDS wrote:

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I just checked my LD, It is impossible to remove the valance, it is screwed to the wall from the outside before the skin is attached.
Your rig is newer than our 2007, I think. Anywho, on ours the valance is removed by locating the hex head screws almost buried in the fabric and removing them with an extension. I use a small power driver.

Cheers, Don
Don & Dorothy
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Re: Removal of vertical valance
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Yahoo Message Number: 112374
"there is no need to remove the valance. Why make work?"
 Ah, but once you see how much more light comes in, and how much more scenery you can see outside, you may just decide to leave those valances off! :-)
 On both my rigs, the first thing I did was to remove the valances. It's SO much nicer without all that bulky stuff partially blocking the windows. Just my opinion, of course.

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Removal of vertical valance
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Yahoo Message Number: 112379
On both my rigs, the first thing I did was to remove the valances. It's SO much nicer without all that bulky stuff partially blocking the windows. Just my opinion, of course.
 I have been interested for some time in at least removing the vertical valences on my '02 MB.  So far I cannot see where to start.  How about some hints/advice on how to?

Thanks
 
Re: Removal of vertical valance
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Yahoo Message Number: 112389
"So far I cannot see where to start. How about some hints/advice on how to?"
 It varies from model to model and window to window, but if you poke your head in there with a good bright flashlight, you should be able to see the screws. You'll need en extra-long screwdriver or an extension for your power driver.

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"