For what it's worth, restringing the blinds is easy. I had 2 break last year and one this year. We found a local to restring the 2 last year and she only used 1 string on the narrow one, instead of 2, and it broke again this year. Problem was not reinstalling the grommets. I did both myself on the bed when we got back, ensured the grommets in place and used 2 strings. Just follow the instructions, available from Winnebago or other sources, and easy. Saved a ton of money too.