day night shades

Tinstar wrote:
I also use a sewing machine bobbin. Actually I don't know why d/n shades need the spool on the bottom. Looks like it could just be hooked to a screw,,,, but I'm not sure.

The original OEM bobbin has a slot to capture the string after you've pulled it nice and tight and wrapped it around the bobbin a few times. A screw wouldn't have that so you'd be looking at using some other method.

Another reason to use a bobbin (OEM or sewing bobbin) is that as the RV travels, the shades move, sway and get jerked around. A smooth plastic bobbin prevents string breakage you'd likely get from a rough metal screw.

janstey58 wrote:
They sell a repair kit at Camping World, either in store or on-line.

X2
and at any local camping store they all carry them. They come in a repair kit with the strings etc. Good kit to have on hand in the RV.

I also use a sewing machine bobbin. Actually I don't know why d/n shades need the spool on the bottom. Looks like it could just be hooked to a screw,,,, but I'm not sure.

A metal sewing machine bobbin works perfectly, and does not break like the plastic items used by the rv manufacturer.

Fred

I used plastic sewing machine bobbins. I also found out that if you tie the cord together and just slip it over the bobbin, the tension is perfect. May have to retie it a couple of times, but I got it on first try.

Some people also use a sewing bobbin.

Colorado River Blinds

I've ordered cord and parts here a couple times: http://www.dirtyblindman.info/

They sell a repair kit at Camping World, either in store or on-line.