In Channel vs Stick On Rain Guards. Why you need to watch this video.
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- Опубликовано: 15 дек 2021
- Deciding between stick on and in channel rain guard vent visors for your newer truck or car? You may want to watch this video on which one I chose and why. Order yours today here amzn.to/3sx1Hsr
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These anti pinch sensors have been around forever. My 2007 highlander has them. After installing weather tech in channel guards the window kept rolling down when i used the auto roll up. I tried reseating the guard, resetting the windows, and applying silicon spray but no luck. Weather tech advised i keep the window shut for 24 to 48 hours for the channel to become set and expand to the accommodate the new girth.
Low and behold, their suggestion worked. I was getting ready to pull them and return.
Before calling WT I was searching for a fix so now youtube algorithm thinks i have a rain guard fetish which is how i stumbled across this.
Thank you for that perspective. 👍🏻👊🏼
the window sensor feels so new, i remember my dad rolling the window up on my fingers and not noticing because he was on a call 😂
I know right. Back in the day we didn’t have to think about sensors like that. 😆
Good video, useful. I've been wondering about this choice for a while now. Great timing. Thanks.
Thank you so much Nate. I sure do appreciate you man. 🤙🏼👊🏼
I have this same Ford truck (2017 model) and you solidified 2 things for me with this video.
1) I need to go with stick on rain guards. I like the look of them and seeing it on your video helped me with that and
2) I need to upgrade my grill to the raptor style 😅 I’m sure my wife will be pleased with that purchase for sure 😂🤣
So thank you for this video! SUPER helpful beyond what you videoed for LOL
Thank you so much for the kind words Ethan. That means a lot to me to know I’m helping people with my videos such as this one. You will definitely love the Raptor style grille also. If you check my channel page you’ll find an install video for that too. Haha. Take care.
Your rig looks amazing. I have been using the in- channel for many years and that’s true, at times the window will retract, sometimes but not every time. Chevy 2500 HD
Thanks brother. Yep some people get them to work and the in channel definitely looks cleaner. I wished that were my case. Lol.
Man, that's one clean truck my friend, and oh yeah, thanks for the tip!!! Lol
Thank you so much! 👊🏼👍🏻
Lol on wire loom. Great point my weathertechs always never close all the way. They roll back down. Ya don't put your finger in there. Great video demonstration. 🤘
Thanks bro. Haha you know I make my videos interesting but didn’t want to have a jackass the movie moment of bodily harm for a laugh 😂
Agree 100% In channel are nothing but trouble
Yep for me they were also. 👍🏻👊🏼
Looks good. I have a 20 F150 and the Weather Techs that I put in last month are now out and on the way to the landfill. What AVS are those ones? I'm considering the AVS 92971 but I'm trying to find out what they look like on a modern truck.
Thank you. On my 2016 it’s part number AVS94975. I just checked and I do think 92971 is the correct part for yours. I bet they will look great. 👍🏻
What was wrong with your Weathertech ones? Was it because they were the ones that are in channel or were they just junk?
They were IN channel and kept triggering the sensor to roll the window back down. I had to do the stick on.
@@LivinWith3M ok. I have a truck that I've had stick on ones since 2014 and they havent come loose yet either. My wife wants some on her Rav4. I like the looks of the in channel but, have had my doubts about possible problems with them. I've wondered about if it messes up the seal long term and causes problems with leaks too.
I agree. You could try the in channel ones and if they give issues I’d keep my receipt and do like I did. They swapped them out no problem. But I like my stick one too. Haha. Thanks.
Exactly!! I originally got the in channel ones and they straight up didn't even work! I forced the window up and it broke. Stick on is the way to go.
I totally agree. 👊🏼
Awesome truck! Question...with the gap at the front of the visor do you have water getting in with the window cracked?
Thank you so much. No mine never has leaked in but I can see where if it rained hard then that may happen.
Good to know. I'll be installing mine the way you did on my 2022 supercrew tomorrow. I'll report back. Thanks for the quick reply!
Visors are on and they look awesome. No more in channel headaches for me!
Awesome!!! Thanks for reporting back. I agree that if installed properly the stick on pieces are so much better. A lot less headaches for sure. Congrats.
Those are actually not installed right. You do know they are supposed to be mounted to the paint per the instructions. That’s why you have the gap where the tab mounts at the mirror. I have these exact ones for my 2020 super duty. Good looking truck though 👍
You are right sir. Yep, they should be mounted up a slightly on the paint. That would fix the small gap. I moved them down so the black / red would flow better color wise. You are actually the first person to ever notice that. Haha. Good eye bro. 👍🏻🤝🏼🍻
@@LivinWith3M I prefer the way you have them mounted just for the smooth look. You would think Avs would make them to mount that way.
Actually, on my 2000 Ford F250 Super Duty the instructions for the Original VENTVISOR are to scuff up the rubber molding a bit and stick on the VentVisors to the rubber strip and not the paint. Another video the guy had the same instructions for his 2016 Ford F250 put chose to stick them on the paint in case he wanted to change out the rubber molding.The installation on the truck here in the video looks great. Nice looking truck! ✌️🇺🇲
@@cjsoutdoors4412 on the newer fords they get mounted to the paint. The tab by the mirror is supposed to tuck behind it. Unfortunately that tab pushes the plastic out and looks like crap. I’m sure the older fords that’s how they wanted it to be done.
@@anthonyc993 ..Right, on my little 2003 Toyota Tacoma they're mounted on the paint as well as per instructions. They sure are nice to have to be able to crack the window a bit, let in a little air but keep the rain and excessive wind out. ✌️🇺🇲
Thanks for posting this video. I have a 2020 and am assuming it has this same feature. Haven't tested it yet.
But I think I'll go with the stick-on. Thanks again
Your welcome Ben. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel bro. 👍🏻👊🏼
Whoever installed the end channel, they pushed them too far up into the channel. If you trip that automatic wonder go down because the wonder can’t go all the way up. All you Gotta do is pull them down a little bit and it will solve the problem. that’s what I had to do, I’ve had to stick an aggravated with them for years they blow off going down the interstate you go to a car wash to car wash tears them off I will only run in channel Grayson peace
Thanks Grayson. I sure appreciate your perspective on these. 👊🏼
What brand?
Mine are. AVS auto vent shade company.
I hear the in channel can scratch up your window any one know about that ?
Actually I did hear a guy mention that it scratched his window tint badly. I imagine it very well could. Good info to watch out for.
I have in-channels on a 2002 GMC Safari and I love them, installed AVS once and been there since 2012. Never had an issue, no leaks, I don't have any sensor that automatically opens the windows, and I have dark tint, never damaged my tint either.
Thanks for your perspective. I sure appreciate it and good to hear they work for some people. They look awesome no doubt.
The trick is to stop buying cars and trucks with all the gadgets and gizmos. Stick to anything made in 1995 or older and you'll have way fewer issues.
I get your point. There is some simplicity to that for sure. 🤙🏼
BS on 90 percent of the time. believe what you want but if your 90 percent was even close to being accurate, they would not be selling the in-channel. Guess when you tried it; you failed.
Just giving people my honest opinion and experience. I’m happy it worked for you. Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it and it may help convince people to at least try the in channel visors first and develop their own opinions. Take care.
@LivinWith3M Had the same issue on my 2021. The first few weeks would roll back down after a while the glass reshaped plastic edges. One however had to be custom trimmed 😅 and still gives me issues. Luck of the draw some of the rubber insulation is not always aligned properly to begin with.
This is an incorrect, uninformed representation of the in channel visors.
I disagree. The in channel visors do trigger the sensors in some applications. Particularly in mine. I’ve had to return another set for my new raptor as well.
If you install then correctly (tabs on the ends do not go in the channel, they go on the outside) there are no issues.
Exactly the way they are supposed to be installed. We agree on that. Then 4 out of 10 times you roll the window up it wants to roll back down. Im not going to argue my point anymore. I give MY opinion on MY experience with them. Ill let others decide for themselves. Thank you for your opinion.
Use your Forscan to disable the obstruction module.... Windows go right up every time...
Ahhh. At last some great info. Thanks man. Forescan will get rid if that. 👍🏻👊🏼
Oh hell yes! I love forscan and have made many great changes to my f150 with it. This is gonna be one I do