Door Curtains

Nvr2loud wrote:
My door is frosted glass, can only see shadows through it at night from outside the trailer.

I wish it was clear, then I wouldn't need to open the door at night when checking out the awning or investigating outside noises.

The curtains seem like a good choice.

That's why I went with the EDWIN, it replaced the frosted one from the factory. Besides being able to look out and see it's also really nice to be able to open the door window and get some additional air circulation. I had a limo tint put on the EDWIN as well as a screen to keep bugs out when it's opened. It's a great mod.

My door is frosted glass, can only see shadows through it at night from outside the trailer.

I wish it was clear, then I wouldn't need to open the door at night when checking out the awning or investigating outside noises.

The curtains seem like a good choice.

dadmomh wrote:
Bingo! those rods are the ones I mentioned. I can't think of a way for them to fall off. If you're concerned about the brackets staying securely in place and want this to be absolutely permanent, add a drop or two of Superglue, Gorilla Glue or similar under the bracket. The rods mentioned, come in either white or a brass color, I believe.

don't use gorilla glue as that primarily adheres with expansion, use something with more stickum.
bumpy

Bingo! those rods are the ones I mentioned. I can't think of a way for them to fall off. If you're concerned about the brackets staying securely in place and want this to be absolutely permanent, add a drop or two of Superglue, Gorilla Glue or similar under the bracket. The rods mentioned, come in either white or a brass color, I believe.

I saw a pair of rods for $2.97 in Wal-Mart... extend up to 19 inches wide each.. with screws and brackets.. and probably doesn't extend more than 1/2 inch from mounting.. perfect for inside of door allowing the screen to close or not bind. I will screw into door and use a little filler/glue on screw to help it hold in aluminum door.

Since I have someone who can sew very well my biggest concern is which rods to use that will be sturdy. I like the look of the sash rods in the picture but have read lots of bad reviews on them falling off, etc. If I am going to drill into the door I want to make sure I get something strong and permanent but also look good.

Should not be a problem to find a pair of curtain to start with. You're going to need to measure your window and then allow some. The width is likely going to be the important part. Get whatever length they have because it's going to be shortened. Check your phone book for "alterations" or "seamstress"...something along that line or make a stop by your local fabric store...JoAnn's, Hancock, similar. You will already have a rod pocket in the top, so all you need them to do is to cut the length and put a rod pocket in the bottom. Bingo! For someone who is even moderately skilled at sewing, this should not be more than a 30 minute job and would probably not cost you more than maybe $10. Be sure you take them the measurement of the finished size you want....allow a bit above and below the window....maybe a couple of inches on both.

BTW, If you can't find a pair of curtain that's a good width, get what you like and ask the seamstress to cut them in half lengthwise to make 2 the same....then you have one to spare. Obviously a couple dollars more. OR....if you don't find a ready made curtain you like, locate a seamstress first, tell them what you want and the finished measurements and they will tell you how much fabric you'll need. Most fabric is approx 44" wide. Heavier, home decor type fabric may be 60" wide. In any event you can get this done and not spend a bundle on it.

You want simple? You got it! This is what we did -- I put two little cup hooks into the wall above the door frame. I then made a double-thickness hefty bag, reinforced with duct tape on the edges, with zip tie rings in the top two corners. The rings then go over the cup hooks. It sounds like a joke, but it works very well and is very easy to remove and store each morning, and it has lasted for about 800 nights of camping:



It ain't pretty. But then again, it is so dark that we can't see it!

dmullen wrote:
A lot of TT door windows are a standard size. I am going to have my mother sew me a pair and I'll post the measurements and pics.

I'm 53 and I still have to ask my mother to sew things for me!

mobeewan wrote:
Might be these or similar to them. I was thinking of those type of curtains and rods but can't find ready made curtains.

dmullen wrote:
I'm really liking this idea...what type of curtain rods are those?

That looks like them. I'll hit BB&B and check them out. Thanks for the link.