Those Damn Blinds

[hilltool]

Finally got around today to removing and re-caulking the front window due to the fact there was a small leak when it rained with the rock guard open and it funneled water down onto the top of the window and into the interior of the frame.

I had to go back and find some posts on getting those damn blinds off especially on the front window where there is little room to get a pry tool on top to assist with removal. Anyway- I've given up for the day on re-installing them. Anyone got any tricks for getting them back in the brackets before I go back at it tomorrow??

At least the caulking and re-install went well.

Rick

 

[sam-HILO]

Window reinstall

I see that your trailer is an 01. It might be time to consider reinstalling all of your windows. Sorry I can't answer your blind reinstall question.

 

[hootliz1]

Reinstalling blinds

This assumes that we have the same type of day night blinds. On the top bar there is a narrow groove that runs the length of the bar. Make sure that groove is toward the inside of the camper. Fit the inside lip of the bracket into the groove then press the backside of the bar into the bracket until you hear a click. This goes easier with two people to do both brackets at once.

 

[hilltool]

Hootliz1

Thanks. I inadvertently discovered that method just before I read your post. I was thinking I would have to pry to top of the bracket up witha screwdriver when I discovered they would sort of "snap" in. Not much room to work on the front with the cabinet just above.

Rick

 

[hilltool]

Sam

You are correct about that but the rest of the windows look so good with a well done layer of clear caulk on the tops that I hate to take them out but I will in the near future. What was the type of caulk you liked on the outside once the butyl tape and re- install is done?

Rick

 

[sam-HILO]

caulk to use on outside of the window

Lexel caulk is what we used. We bought this at ACE hardwear or maybe you can find this on line. It sells for about $8.00 a tube. Worth every penny and can be applied down to 40 degrees. Go on real nice. Just had to buy another tube to seal around our furnace door on the exterior. This got by us as it never was sealed with caulk. Typo goes on real nice. If my memory serves me correctly it took us about two hrs. to seal each window. The fringe benefit is it gives you a good look at your interior walls and hopefully you will find no water damage. Or resealing the windows will prevent water intrusion/interior wall damage.