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Jayco Designer Removing Bedroom Valance

Rough2000
Explorer
Explorer
I have a Jayco Designer 34RLQS. The bedroom main window has a wood valance built around it. I would like to replace the day/night shade with 1 inch blinds. I'm not sure how the wood valance Is attached. I can see a screw on each side in about the middle, but am not sure how the top is attached. Would appreciate any insight from anyone that has removed this valance. Looking for advice before using brute strength and awkwardness.
If it moves but shouldn't, use Duct Tape. If it doesn't move but should, use WD40.
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Rough2000
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks everyone...as usual, you came through for me. It was the L brackets at the top of the valance that I was having trouble seeing. After standing on my head, holding my tongue on the left side, and leaning on my right foot, I was able to get the screws out of the top of the bracket. Then there were two screws holding the shade to the top of the valance. Thanks again
If it moves but shouldn't, use Duct Tape. If it doesn't move but should, use WD40.

Nodaker
Explorer
Explorer
On my 2015 Eagle, the valences were held by angle brackets top & sides. I had to squeeze up to reach the screws in the valance. The blinds were screwed to the valance, no snap-in brackets.

It's tricky but do-able.
Nodaker
2017 Newmar Bay Star 3113
2011 Chev Colorado dinghy

Esacnj
Explorer
Explorer
I did the same as Barney did.
Esacnj

BarneyS
Explorer III
Explorer III
On my trailer, the only way to remove the blind was to first remove the valence and the valences are held on by screws up through the top to L brackets. The L brackets are screwed into the wall and then the valences are screwed into the L brackets.

I purchased a long (about 12 inch) Phillips screwdriver and was able to pull up the blind, reach behind it and get the screwdriver into the screw to remove the valence. Putting it back on was a bit harder but not impossible. I also found that it helped at first to remove the screen so I could get my head and eyeball under the blind to see up there. Good luck.
Barney
2004 Sunnybrook Titan 30FKS TT
Hensley "Arrow" 1400# hitch (Sold)
Not towing now.
Former tow vehicles were 2016 Ram 2500 CTD, 2002 Ford F250, 7.3 PSD, 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 gas engine

sonora
Explorer
Explorer
The day/night blinds snap into metal brackets. They are not too hard to unsnap.

Rough2000
Explorer
Explorer
Dick_B wrote:
If it's the same as mine they are held in place by angle brackets which are screwed into the wall. But to get to the top screws the blinds have to be removed and that is a real challenge.


I saw the two angle brackets on the side and suspected there are brackets on the top. Any suggestions on the challenge of removing the blinds?
If it moves but shouldn't, use Duct Tape. If it doesn't move but should, use WD40.

Dick_B
Explorer
Explorer
If it's the same as mine they are held in place by angle brackets which are screwed into the wall. But to get to the top screws the blinds have to be removed and that is a real challenge.
Dick_B
2003 SunnyBrook 27FKS
2011 3/4 T Chevrolet Suburban
Equal-i-zer Hitch
One wife, two electric bikes (both Currie Tech Path+ models)

Johno02
Explorer
Explorer
Probably wood screws in the top of the valence, up into the header above the window. May be hidden under fabric. try using a magnet to find them. Probably screws through the shade header to hold it up, likely you need to take shades down first. The guys building these things have self loading screw guns, and have a lot of fun using them. Hot to put up a valence?? Just hold it in place and Zip, zip with the power driver. Think that way
Noel and Betty Johnson (and Harry)

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