Original window frames, alternate window treatments?

[Galileo]

Hi all,

Im sure this has been discussed elsewhere, but nothing I could find seemed to answer my questions. 

I removed the window shade assembly from the rear/emergency exit window to hang a cat perch in the frame:

 

Not a great photo due to backlighting - but should be visible.

I figure that the window shades that came with our trailer from the factory were not necessarily meant to be paired with this model of window. If it were, there wouldn’t be a need for spacers behind the clips that hold it in place. 

Im curious if there is a faceplate, bezel, escutcheon, etc that goes with these windows to cover the unsightly screws that show if you pull the shade off. 

As others have mentioned how far the shades project into the interior, often getting bumper by shoulders or heads - I figure there must be a lower-profile option to both cover the frame and to attach window treatments to. 

Any thoughts?

I don’t know if we’re going to keep this cat bed. The cats don’t seem thrilled, the bed needs work to make it support our lardass 16# cat, and unless I can add curtains - we have no shade/privacy anymore. I don’t think I want to mess with removing and reinstalling the rear window shade every time we move camp or decide the neighbors are too close or nosey. 

Has anybody done away with the problematic shades and opted for curtains or other window treatments? 

 

[ScottyGS]

I have been wondering if the new (2027 model year) window shades would work with the older style windows.  The frame looks different but the shade seems to perform the same functions.  In October at the Rally I will take a good look at how they are attached and if they could be retrofit to the older sliding style windows. 

 

[Galileo]

15 minutes ago, ScottyGS said:

I have been wondering if the new (2027 model year) window shades would work with the older style windows.  The frame looks different but the shade seems to perform the same functions.  In October at the Rally I will take a good look at how they are attached and if they could be retrofit to the older sliding style windows. 

 

From what I could see on the “virtual tour” the window frames look similar - even though the windows are swing-out instead of sliders. 

From what I could see, it looks like the pull-down shades mount above the window - not on the frame. So I’d bet would could scrap your old shades and adapt the new ones - if you were willing to drill into your inner shell above the window. 

I -think- I saw “MCD” logo on the window shade. Could likely track them down. 

[Galileo]

https://mcdinnovations.com/products/day-night-roller-shades/

[ScottyGS]

2 hours ago, Galileo said:

From what I could see, it looks like the pull-down shades mount above the window - not on the frame.

Not the ones you see on the virtual tour.  Those are the 2026 shades.   <moment of silence for those that bought in 26'>   The new 2027 shades have a white frame around the window. 

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, Galileo said:

I -think- I saw “MCD” logo on the window shade. Could likely track them down.

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[Galileo]

16 hours ago, ScottyGS said:

 <moment of silence for those that bought in 26'>

Was the 2026 model so terrible we need a moment of silence? 
 

So they went a totally different thought for one model year with a window shave without a big, clunky frame - then went BACK to the big clunky frame for 2027?!

If I make a change, it will -definitely- be away from the big, clunky frame.