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Re: Re-threading Accordion Blinds
Actually I have a second window blind that I am doing today. But it will be easier for several reasons: 1 - I know how it's done after doing it once 2 - The blind is not as high as the first one 3 - The blind is not as wide (a little less heavy) 4 - It's not behind the table like the first one I should have removed the table during the first one, because it's easy to remove, but I was using it as a work surface and didn't think of that obvious move at the time. Anyway, I'm almost done and it's going easier, but I wouldn't say easy.1.7KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Re-threading Accordion Blinds
I'd reply more often if this new software didn't log me out so quickly. Here's a video that helped me. It's not exactly like my Jayco but it's similar. The hardest part was getting the decorative border back up. It's a tight squeeze and holding it above my head for 10 minutes while I got the screws lined up and screwed in felt like forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG7xSEmOO8E1.7KViews1like0CommentsRe-threading Accordion Blinds
I have accordion style window blinds in my 2022 Jayco Jay Flight trailer. The thread broke so I have taken it down to re-thread it. I hope someone here has done this before. This blind has four strings that attach to 2 springs at the top. I see at the bottom the threads cross. The 2 left threads go out the right side and vice versa. Both spring threads were broke at the top so I'm not sure how they go at the top. Do the inner threads join on one spring and the outer threads join on the other or is it overlapping with threads 1 and 3 joining on one spring and threads 2 and 4 joining on the other? I have a bonus question. My blind and outer cover attach to the ceiling with about 7 screws. 4 are are little longer than the other 3 screws. I lost track of which holes are for the longer screws. Does anybody know? If not I may try long/short/long/short. There's not a lot of difference, but 4 are a little longer.Solved1.8KViews1like10CommentsRe: Selling With Escrow
Thanks for clarifying that. I thought you meant Craigslist and since it and Facebook are still free I plan on using them. If that doesn't generate a buyer then I may consider using eBay, RV Trader (more expensive) or other solutions. I'm also going to look for other possible avenues.789Views1like0CommentsSelling With Escrow
This new forum layout feels very foreign to me. Another case of "If it ain't broke, break it". I want to sell my travel trailer and it will probably be over $20K price so I want to avoid any scams or gotchas closing the deal. I see that eBay and some others allow integration with escrow.com or other escrow services. Is that the way to go? I don't know how best to get good funds and insure that they take steps to complete the transfer and remove my name. I see an escrow service as being worth the cost to not have a big financial mistake. Do others have experience doing this? Would you pay off the lien first to make the process smoother and less fees? I have the funds to pay off the lien with no problems.855Views0likes4CommentsRe: My Travel Trailer Fell Down
Opnspaces When it fell it was on about 5 yellow blocks. They have worked well for me over 6 months. I still think the problem came because I put one set of wheels on blocks to level that side, but I did not have chocks on the wheels on that side, only the other side. It appears the trailer rotated toward that side with no chocks and the tongue jack slid off the yellow block. If they had been wooden blocks I think the same thing would have happened.2.2KViews0likes3CommentsRe: My Travel Trailer Fell Down
Update: I bought more wheel chocks and chocked both sides. Then I raised the jack out of the dirt. (I will try to post a picture). I need to raise it another 12 inches to hook up to my truck. Would a cinder block be a good solution? Is it sturdy enough to support a travel trailer? Google's AI says it's not a good solution. I don't like the wood cribbing idea. It looks less stable to me. What else can you suggest? Does Home Depot or somebody sell something that assembles to do this job? Update 2: I forgot that the jack itself can extend another 6 to 12 inches. I'm not sure if it will go far enough, but maybe. I just asked Google's AI and it said "The tongue jack on a 2022 Jayco Jay Flight typically has a lift range of 18 to 24 inches. " I may give it a try. I can probably get there with a few more yellow blocks under the jack and I've got at least 3 more.2.2KViews0likes3Comments
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