Hey, guys! I’m the manufacturing manager over LCI’S Entry department. If you guys have any questions on our Entry doors or related products feel free to reach out to me :)
Why doesn't the manufacturers just do away with the antiquated "frosted" glass and go with the tinted glass with the shade? Charge for it but add to std. features.
Hey Aaron Z I am looking to replace the inner panel of the entrance door on my 2010 Montana 3455SA. It is cracked and dented. It is white with a popcorn type finish. Is that material available? Thanks! Glenn n633sp@gmail.com
I love it! Crazy GD Imagine's dont already do this. Say... can the darkening shades be installed upside-down from how you did it. This way we can have a slit open at the top for view & light, but with privacy incase your not fully dressed. Cheers, Eric
Definitely need some way to get that shade down with the screen door closed! It was difficult lowering the shade because I had to open the door, open the screen, close the screen, lower the shade, open the screen then close the door. At 72 it felt a bit dangerous. Maybe Lippert can make a screen for the top section that will slide down so you could close and open the shade without having to go outside?
We have that window kit and have discovered that you can install the shade upside down so that you can peek out the top instead of the bottom if you want to see what's going on outside. The shade doesn't care if it's upside down.
good video. I installed 2 thin shade windows in my doors a bit more than a year ago now. holding up pretty good. however with time, the shade looses shape (the folds collapse.) not a big deal but something to be aware of. the other downfall is you can only open and close the shade while the door is open unless you modify the screen door. making the upper screen in the screen door removable while the door is closed. great idea with the lower screen protector for the pets. stay healthy and Safe Travels.
S K No you can’t. You’ve got to stand outside with the screen door shut or opened in order to raise and lower the shade. Not a big deal but can be annoying if you forget to close the shade and your laying in bed.
Excellent video!! The window shade I believe is a must try for us. Bedroom needs more light and visibility. The screen door protector would great to have when relatives dogs come camping with us.
Going to install the Thin Shade today. Thanks for the video Cory, it adds some detail over the LCI video, so both vids together I feel it should be an easy install.
We have the Thin Shade windows on our Keystone Passport.. One of the best upgrades EVER!.. Really love them. Need to look into the Screen defender. Looks like something we need. Thanks for another great video
Luckily our Solitude had the thin shade for the door window included. We bought used. The screen door item looks interesting to close itself. We got thick screening instead of the screen defender because our dogs are small and it is less weight. Now to get Larry to work in the screen. Maybe after he’s finished with the solar install 😂. Thanks for the simple DIYs. Alice.
Another great video guys. 👍👍 We've got the thin shade. Our old one didn't, and it key in way too much light. We've found that we don't ever open our thin shade. It's just nice having the sun blocked out. Hope yall had a good 4th, happy RVing. Nic.
Our doors are all glass tinted with the 'thin shade ready' window. Since the second door goes into the bathroom I knew we'd need shades as at night you can see in when the light is on. Since our windows were ready for it all I had to do was snap in the shades, they are awesome! In the spring I'll look for that screen door closer, I'm sure our kids will have the same issue as yours :)
This is such good news. We are full timers and imagine my dismay when we discovered that the glass in our door had fallen about an inch leaving a gap between the glass and the door frame. The reason?... We had done the reflectix like you did and the reflected heat melted the glass bezel (fame). This will be an amazing fix I'm sure. Thank you. Looks like you got a new subscriber.
Well sadly it is looking like the window in my door may not fit. Still doing some looking but it appears that the fit is for only your door. Thanx though.
Perfect timing! We’ve been considering a new window and shade for our Imagine 2400BH - and here you’ve gone and produced a video for one! 👍 I think our trailer has the same door so I’ll just copy y’all when I install it 😉 Appreciate how you showed the need for two people - I usually try to install stuff alone but see that won’t work for the new window 🤔👌🏻
I like the thin shade but it looks like to operate the shade you have to open the door and unlatch the screen door from the main door. Or am I missing something?
I did the window change out too! It works really well. The only thing I wish there was a way to raise and lower the shade with the screen door. I like the screen door closer spring. Need to look that up.
Remind your kids that the screen door access panel doesn't need to be slid sideways to open door. The circle pushes down to actuate the door latch. Good video on the wondow.
Out of the box that frame is snapped together. At least it was on mine. You will need to use the 16 white plastic shims to separate the pieces before you can do anything. Don't lose those shims. A replacement kit retails for over $40. I put the shade in to leave lift from the bottom. Note the WIDE section of the frame is the one the shade folds into. Wide part at top of you want to draw the shade down If you want to draw it up from the bottom. Wide part of frame goes on bottom.
Yes it is the stupidest design ever to ship those pieces out snap together. It was an absolute nightmare trying to get them apart before we can even attempt to install Once we finally got the new one apart then we had to try and remove the one on the camper which is also a Lippert snap together window it was extraordinarily difficult and we had to resort to using a crowbar. very poor design
How about installing the Shade so that it has to be raised from bottom? It would allow you to block people seeing in from outside but you could leave it open at top to let sunlight in.
I am thinking of replacing mine with one, but I want the one that screws together other then the one that snaps together. I watch another video where the snap together one came apart and fell out while it was going down the road. Also the screw together one is cheaper.
Thanks so much for doing that door window/shade! I've been looking at that for quite some time, and quite frankly, it didn't get the best reviews on Amazon, (and sometimes that doesn't matter,) but for the price of it I wasn't sure I'd want to "pull the trigger." That factory window leaks too much darn light in while we're still in bed, but the shade that Velcro's over it isn't that great of solution, PLUS it would be nice to see out of that door if someone's approaching!
We’re happy with it from an install/quality standpoint. I did run a tiny bead of silicone on top to “double seal” just in case. Camp-side windows are always a plus when watching the kiddos while doing dishes, ect...
@@WanderingWeekends Plus, I always make a routine out of making sure the dead-bolt is locked on the coach before shutting down for the night. Would be nice to actually look out of it as I'm doing this, and then drawing the shade down. Thanks again! I always like your down-to-earth projects and reviews!!
@@gac914 I believe you'd have to seperate the doors to pull the shade up/down... you don't have access to the shade while the screen door is "attached" to the solid door.
@@sergepaille2424 Yep! You're right, my bad! (been so long since I've been in my camper that I kind of forgot. . . .!!!) Still like this window, though!! :-)
How can we know that our RV has Lippert components? We have a Forest River Rockwood fifth wheel and are wondering if we can use the window for the door. Thanks!
With ours the Thin Shade widow was nice and easy to install, the Shade itself does not work very well, the shade does not go up easy, the shade does not fold evenly and gets stuck, also both bottoms of the thin shad broke, on both we have, the ends fall out.
Nice, when my Grand Design comes in at the dealer my first upgrades will be these. I think the defender will work well for my toddler grandkids from punching the screen. I would like to know what material the part of the screen door closer that wraps around to the inside of the door frame is made of since it rubs against the frame.
@@randyneilson7465 should last a good while... doesn't rub much until the door is past 90 degrees... I certainly think it'll last long enough for $26 to be worth it.
Aaron the inside of my rv entrance door is starting to show cracks in the skin material. Can you tell me where to purchase skin material and what you would use to glue it down?
If we had kids with us (does Hubs count?😂) that screen door closer would be great. We also have a large rescue dog that goes nuts if he thinks anyone within a 5 house radius is a threat to his people so the screen defender is a must! Wonder if they make them for house screen doors 🤔
Great video. This might have already been addressed in the comments (sorry, too lazy to read them all 🤣) but can the window be installed upside down, allowing the shade to be pulled down from the top?
When you use the reflective material, did the plastic frame on your door melt?? Mine did and they use this thin shade frame with no shade to replace my window. Now I’m trying to get that fixed because I don’t want the shade or thin shade window, because eventually that shade will start to slide fade and get destroyed by the sun. The tinted glass looks good, but I would prefer tinted glass over the shade,, and Lippert would not replace my window when it melted from the reflective cover that you put on your windows for keeping the light out.
I have a grand design imagine xls. I wanting to purchase this product. Do you know if all door windows are standard size current measurements are a little off when comparing the two product. Your stock windows look similar to mine.
@@WanderingWeekends I looked at the laser etching on the window and found LCI on it pulled the trigger. Did you end up caulking with silicon? Just the upper edge? Oh and btw love our GD...what a beautiful rig. We have a 22mle imagine xls. Wonderful couples camper. It's our first season with this rig. We tow with a 1/2 ton. Very full featured for the weight.
Great review of the products, straight and to the point. What caught my eye was the clear slider that you open to gain access to the latch for the door. I have replaced mine but it always falls out. I believe it is the frame that it slides in has been bent slightly. Anyway, is your clear slider on that screen door a DIY or a manufactured product?
That is a manufactured product... here is a link to get you started but make sure to measure your particular door... store.lci1.com/screen-door-slider-panel-with-push-down-knob-opener-239061.html
@@WanderingWeekends Thank you for responding and posting the link. I have tried two different sizes that are supposed to work for my screen door. The current one fits snug when slid open and falls out when it is closed. The one you have looks pretty simple. Again, thank you. Stay Safe and Stay Free
Just got done installing the Thin Shade and the Screen Defender. Wife has already declared the Thin Shade the best mod yet. Only problem was that Lippert thought it was smart to pack the frame already mated so we had to separate the halves. We broke one of the 16 attach points in the process. They really need to rethink that.
Have you tried putting either a metal bar or tape on magnetic strip on the shade lip and then another magnet to move the shade while the door is closed and screen door is blocking it.
Wandering Weekends. What is the measurement of your door? I know there are issues with fit of the Screen Defender. Our Sunset Trail is 29.25 inches....when I called Lippert they really couldn't tell me if the screen defender would fit but did say if I order I should order 30". I'd like to upgrade our door like you did in this video but before I spend money.......
Christina Moritz I believe we needed the 28 inch. I know Lippert does ask you to round up so that info you received sounds correct. No issues with fit for us but that doesn’t mean it’s never happened.
Do you find that the Screen Defender gap filler stays put when you close the door? Ours keeps falling out so not sure if it is defective or if that is normal. Now to order the door window/shade.
@@WanderingWeekends Yes, it is in the correct channel. The screen defender itself stays put, it's just the plastic that falls out. I'll contact the mfg. Thanks for the reply!!!
I have the same exact trailer 3000QB. Please let me know what specs the door closer is? Is it the 28 inch? I'm buying both. Not the dog one. Only the first two.
Nice video ... but I’m thinking I would have put the window back the same way I took it apart ... with the screw side on the inside of the camper .. with no screws exposed to outside part of the door🤔
We have the ‘21- 2800 bh. Bought it this year. We ordered & installed the thin shade this last weekend. ❤️ Thank you for this video! Did you put in a different screen door to access the shade ?
So you don't screw the window back in? I like the window! Now I have to get "someone " else to like it. 😁 Might have to look into the screen guard too.
Another great video, and of course it cost me. I really liked the thinshades. Apart from the huge benefits of having the shade, it just looks good from the outside on the GD.
Do you know that you can also lock your screen door by sliding the plastic push knob down and under the door latch. It's not a great security lock but it will prevent a dog from opening the door
Hey Corey I know this is an old video, but just wanted to let you know my sister and I just replaced the opaque window in my brand new 2024 Grand Design imagine aim 16 ml today and it was an absolute nightmare using this kit You were lucky because your grand design had the screw in frame so that was easy for you to remove. However for some reason Lippert is packaging these frames so that the inner and outer piece are actually connected when you receive it So then you need to try and separate them before you can remove the old one and install the new one Let me tell you we had a hell of a time getting those two pieces apart. The new click in style that they use is a horrible horrible design. And just trying to get the new window apart before we could install it we broke off one of the click in pieces Once we finally got the new one apart, then we went on to try to remove the existing one from the trailer and ran into the exact same problem Even with the little white insert pieces that they supply, we had to use a flathead screwdriver to try and pop them apart, and even had to resort to a crowbar. It was absolutely ridiculous in a very very poor design Happy with the end results so that I can actually see on my window I never understand why manufacturers install opaque windows windows in the doors
Hmm… that is interesting. We had one of our windows shattered by a lawnmower (rock). Uninstalling the old window went well for us. We had to use the white inserts to remove the old window and it did what it was supposed to do. I will say that Lippert needs to make sure the window doesn’t click into itself when packing. That is simply dumb on their part. I hate it was a pain. 😩
You just helped me solve one of my biggest problems and that’s getting to leave the screen door open when I have a border collie and an Aussie in the border collie wants to chase everything he sees out the door so we haven’t been able to have ours Open yet but now maybe we Will that was an awesome video thank you
Hey, guys! I’m the manufacturing manager over LCI’S Entry department. If you guys have any questions on our Entry doors or related products feel free to reach out to me :)
Why doesn't the manufacturers just do away with the antiquated "frosted" glass and go with the tinted glass with the shade? Charge for it but add to std. features.
Aaron, my Lippert door says it’s a 8070R 26x72.25 RH. I’ll need a 26” door defender, right?
@@TheRealBiggerAl That would be correct.
@@GiftHorse123 There are still quite a few people that actually prefer the obscured glass. Not sure why, but it is still pretty popular.
Hey Aaron Z
I am looking to replace the inner panel of the entrance door on my 2010 Montana 3455SA.
It is cracked and dented. It is white with a popcorn type finish. Is that material available?
Thanks!
Glenn n633sp@gmail.com
I love it! Crazy GD Imagine's dont already do this.
Say... can the darkening shades be installed upside-down from how you did it. This way we can have a slit open at the top for view & light, but with privacy incase your not fully dressed.
Cheers, Eric
a door window that you can see through what a great idea !!! they should ALL be like this. we WILL be doing this upgrade soon. thanks for the info
Really like the window replacement. I’ll be ordering that. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for tuning in!
Definitely need some way to get that shade down with the screen door closed! It was difficult lowering the shade because I had to open the door, open the screen, close the screen, lower the shade, open the screen then close the door. At 72 it felt a bit dangerous. Maybe Lippert can make a screen for the top section that will slide down so you could close and open the shade without having to go outside?
All three are great ideas. We did the door window last year. Love being able to see out the door window.
We have that window kit and have discovered that you can install the shade upside down so that you can peek out the top instead of the bottom if you want to see what's going on outside. The shade doesn't care if it's upside down.
These look so easy to install! We're not very handy, but I think we can do these.
Love that you named your dog Tallulah! Love those North Georgia mountains!
Us too!
@@WanderingWeekends Miss Dillard and Clayton
good video. I installed 2 thin shade windows in my doors a bit more than a year ago now. holding up pretty good. however with time, the shade looses shape (the folds collapse.) not a big deal but something to be aware of. the other downfall is you can only open and close the shade while the door is open unless you modify the screen door. making the upper screen in the screen door removable while the door is closed. great idea with the lower screen protector for the pets. stay healthy and Safe Travels.
Awesome window upgrade. Seems like its a easy install for the average Joe.
There’s a trick! We installed ours upside down. That way we can let light in and still have privacy. We love it!!
Nice!!
We also installed the shade from bottom up. Much better privacy and use.
Can you open and close it while standing inside, door closed. Doesn’t seem possible.
S K No you can’t. You’ve got to stand outside with the screen door shut or opened in order to raise and lower the shade. Not a big deal but can be annoying if you forget to close the shade and your laying in bed.
@@SK-qt1rm brainstorming a magnetic solution!
Added these products to my wish list in Amazon. Thanks for the video!
You are so welcome! We're grateful you watch.
Like the shade but you can you open an close shade without opening screen
Perfect! Will be doing these upgrades!
Great ideas and looks very easy to install...thank you!!
Just found you guys. We're brand new to RVing. This is GREAT compared to other videos of same ole same ole tips. Thanks!!!
Sincerely appreciate that compliment! We appreciate you watching.
That Thin Shade looks easier to install than previous versions. We have had one about 2 years and love it! Great video!
With 2 people it’s a breeze!!
Excellent video!! The window shade I believe is a must try for us. Bedroom needs more light and visibility.
The screen door protector would great to have when relatives dogs come camping with us.
We are sincerely lucky our pup hasn't ripped ours up yet...
Shout out to Richard Gene the Fishing Machine, "I'm talkin' about WOOOOOO!" Love that dude and his channel.
Ole Elmo had an appointment to get his nose hairs waxed or else he’d have been with us.
@@WanderingWeekends hahaha, thanks for that
Going to install the Thin Shade today. Thanks for the video Cory, it adds some detail over the LCI video, so both vids together I feel it should be an easy install.
Glad it was helpful!
We have the Thin Shade windows on our Keystone Passport.. One of the best upgrades EVER!.. Really love them. Need to look into the Screen defender. Looks like something we need. Thanks for another great video
Perfect addition for pups or even toddlers.
Wow thanks guys. Very nice.
Thanks a bunch for the reviews of these awesome upgrades!!!
My pleasure! Appreciate you stopping by!
Luckily our Solitude had the thin shade for the door window included. We bought used. The screen door item looks interesting to close itself. We got thick screening instead of the screen defender because our dogs are small and it is less weight. Now to get Larry to work in the screen. Maybe after he’s finished with the solar install 😂. Thanks for the simple DIYs. Alice.
Downsizing Makes Cents one thing is for sure... the “gotta-haves” never end. 🤣😂
Well dang,just when i thought i was running out of things to buy for the rv. I must have a Screenshot. Great video :)
haha! We know the feeling!
I would suggest to the a string from outside bottom door latch to body to keep door from attempting to close when pushing window from the outside.
After watching almost a dozen videos, your lovely wife make her first appearance! 😎
She allows her presence from time to time. Haha.
Just bought the screen door closer. Thanks Guys!
Very nice upgrade Cory. Loved it!
Thanks Randy!
Great video! Love the mods. It's called a Robertson Bit, its Canadian.
Another great video guys. 👍👍 We've got the thin shade. Our old one didn't, and it key in way too much light. We've found that we don't ever open our thin shade. It's just nice having the sun blocked out. Hope yall had a good 4th, happy RVing. Nic.
Happy camping guys!
Our doors are all glass tinted with the 'thin shade ready' window. Since the second door goes into the bathroom I knew we'd need shades as at night you can see in when the light is on. Since our windows were ready for it all I had to do was snap in the shades, they are awesome! In the spring I'll look for that screen door closer, I'm sure our kids will have the same issue as yours :)
Thin Shade ready?! Nice!
@@WanderingWeekends yep the frame you installed was already there from the factory, just had to install the actual shade.
Love the new window, I'm gonna have to do the same. I'm really surprised your trailer didn't come with the screenshot. Ours did and it's not a GD.
This is such good news. We are full timers and imagine my dismay when we discovered that the glass in our door had fallen about an inch leaving a gap between the glass and the door frame. The reason?... We had done the reflectix like you did and the reflected heat melted the glass bezel (fame). This will be an amazing fix I'm sure. Thank you. Looks like you got a new subscriber.
Welcome!! We are grateful you're along for the ride!
Well sadly it is looking like the window in my door may not fit. Still doing some looking but it appears that the fit is for only your door. Thanx though.
Chief is your door an LCI door?
@@WanderingWeekends not sure. How would I find out?
Perfect timing! We’ve been considering a new window and shade for our Imagine 2400BH - and here you’ve gone and produced a video for one! 👍 I think our trailer has the same door so I’ll just copy y’all when I install it 😉 Appreciate how you showed the need for two people - I usually try to install stuff alone but see that won’t work for the new window 🤔👌🏻
Bob R so glad you watched! The shade will work for any Lippert door... you’ll be good to go in any Grand Design 🙂
I like the thin shade but it looks like to operate the shade you have to open the door and unlatch the screen door from the main door. Or am I missing something?
Yes, that is correct. Some have mentioned magnets for a way to close while the screen door is closed but as of now you are correct.
You made it look pretty easy to install
Its pretty simple... with 2 people, haha!
Thanks for this video - we just got the screen defender and received no explanation about the plastic components
Thanks for the tips! Great episode as always.
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching!
Great upgrades!
I did the window change out too! It works really well. The only thing I wish there was a way to raise and lower the shade with the screen door. I like the screen door closer spring. Need to look that up.
We've heard a few suggestions using magnets... worth a try!
@@WanderingWeekends That was my thought too!
Love the shirt. I love me some Richard Gene the fishing machine.
He’s the man!!
Super !!!! Great idea 💡
Oh man, we need that shade! Tired of reflectix ourselves haha. Thanks for sharing the install guys! - Shane
DnSAdventures thanks for stopping by Shane!
Remind your kids that the screen door access panel doesn't need to be slid sideways to open door. The circle pushes down to actuate the door latch. Good video on the wondow.
WHAT??! Holy Cow! I'm at work right now but will be trying this immediately when I get home!
Out of the box that frame is snapped together. At least it was on mine. You will need to use the 16 white plastic shims to separate the pieces before you can do anything. Don't lose those shims. A replacement kit retails for over $40. I put the shade in to leave lift from the bottom. Note the WIDE section of the frame is the one the shade folds into. Wide part at top of you want to draw the shade down
If you want to draw it up from the bottom. Wide part of frame goes on bottom.
Yes it is the stupidest design ever to ship those pieces out snap together. It was an absolute nightmare trying to get them apart before we can even attempt to install
Once we finally got the new one apart then we had to try and remove the one on the camper which is also a Lippert snap together window it was extraordinarily difficult and we had to resort to using a crowbar. very poor design
Nice upgrades, I'm dying for our 2800BH as it is to be delivered later this month.
Congrats!! Fun times await!
How about installing the Shade so that it has to be raised from bottom? It would allow you to block people seeing in from outside but you could leave it open at top to let sunlight in.
The window is tinted dark enough we really don’t ever worry about it.
I am thinking of replacing mine with one, but I want the one that screws together other then the one that snaps together. I watch another video where the snap together one came apart and fell out while it was going down the road. Also the screw together one is cheaper.
Thanks so much for doing that door window/shade! I've been looking at that for quite some time, and quite frankly, it didn't get the best reviews on Amazon, (and sometimes that doesn't matter,) but for the price of it I wasn't sure I'd want to "pull the trigger." That factory window leaks too much darn light in while we're still in bed, but the shade that Velcro's over it isn't that great of solution, PLUS it would be nice to see out of that door if someone's approaching!
We’re happy with it from an install/quality standpoint. I did run a tiny bead of silicone on top to “double seal” just in case. Camp-side windows are always a plus when watching the kiddos while doing dishes, ect...
@@WanderingWeekends Plus, I always make a routine out of making sure the dead-bolt is locked on the coach before shutting down for the night. Would be nice to actually look out of it as I'm doing this, and then drawing the shade down. Thanks again! I always like your down-to-earth projects and reviews!!
@@gac914 I believe you'd have to seperate the doors to pull the shade up/down... you don't have access to the shade while the screen door is "attached" to the solid door.
@@sergepaille2424 Yep! You're right, my bad! (been so long since I've been in my camper that I kind of forgot. . . .!!!) Still like this window, though!! :-)
@@gac914 working on a magnetic solution for this issue!
How can we know that our RV has Lippert components? We have a Forest River Rockwood fifth wheel and are wondering if we can use the window for the door. Thanks!
Helen M. Check the inside manufacturers sticker. That should let you know. Many have an LCI sticker on the window as well. ☺️
@@WanderingWeekends great! Will do - thanks! Happy camping!
Thanks I have been wanting to do that but I did not know hall until now till I watch your video thank you a lot you guys are great
Hey we appreciate you watching!!
Cool products!
They are! Function and form rolled into one.
Thanks
Does the screenshot pull the whole door closed if the screen is attached to the door?
It will, but not hard enough to latch it.
With ours the Thin Shade widow was nice and easy to install, the Shade itself does not work very well, the shade does not go up easy, the shade does not fold evenly and gets stuck, also both bottoms of the thin shad broke, on both we have, the ends fall out.
Dang! Bummer it’s not holding up. Ours seems to be good nearly 2 years later.
Doing up my door on my 2670MK today
Nice, when my Grand Design comes in at the dealer my first upgrades will be these. I think the defender will work well for my toddler grandkids from punching the screen. I would like to know what material the part of the screen door closer that wraps around to the inside of the door frame is made of since it rubs against the frame.
It’s made of a woven nylon... seal is still good. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!
@@WanderingWeekends Wonder how long that will last.
@@randyneilson7465 should last a good while... doesn't rub much until the door is past 90 degrees... I certainly think it'll last long enough for $26 to be worth it.
Aaron the inside of my rv entrance door is starting to show cracks in the skin material. Can you tell me where to purchase skin material and what you would use to glue it down?
how do you know what brand door is installed?
It should have a label somewhere inconspicuous.
If we had kids with us (does Hubs count?😂) that screen door closer would be great. We also have a large rescue dog that goes nuts if he thinks anyone within a 5 house radius is a threat to his people so the screen defender is a must! Wonder if they make them for house screen doors 🤔
Haha! They do make them in several widths!
Great video. This might have already been addressed in the comments (sorry, too lazy to read them all 🤣) but can the window be installed upside down, allowing the shade to be pulled down from the top?
It seems so! I've seen tons of folks doing it that way.
@@WanderingWeekends thanks. I guess I know what my next project is for our 2250RK.
Please. Where can I buy? I need those two tinted windows.
They’re linked in the description box 😊
When you use the reflective material, did the plastic frame on your door melt?? Mine did and they use this thin shade frame with no shade to replace my window. Now I’m trying to get that fixed because I don’t want the shade or thin shade window, because eventually that shade will start to slide fade and get destroyed by the sun. The tinted glass looks good, but I would prefer tinted glass over the shade,, and Lippert would not replace my window when it melted from the reflective cover that you put on your windows for keeping the light out.
Our dogs already destroyed our screen, would the screen defender be a viable option for a screen replacement?
I don’t see why not... but I’m not sure it would keep tiny bugs out.
I have a grand design imagine xls. I wanting to purchase this product. Do you know if all door windows are standard size current measurements are a little off when comparing the two product. Your stock windows look similar to mine.
You should be good to go!
@@WanderingWeekends I looked at the laser etching on the window and found LCI on it pulled the trigger. Did you end up caulking with silicon? Just the upper edge?
Oh and btw love our GD...what a beautiful rig. We have a 22mle imagine xls. Wonderful couples camper. It's our first season with this rig. We tow with a 1/2 ton. Very full featured for the weight.
Great review of the products, straight and to the point. What caught my eye was the clear slider that you open to gain access to the latch for the door. I have replaced mine but it always falls out. I believe it is the frame that it slides in has been bent slightly. Anyway, is your clear slider on that screen door a DIY or a manufactured product?
That is a manufactured product... here is a link to get you started but make sure to measure your particular door... store.lci1.com/screen-door-slider-panel-with-push-down-knob-opener-239061.html
@@WanderingWeekends Thank you for responding and posting the link. I have tried two different sizes that are supposed to work for my screen door. The current one fits snug when slid open and falls out when it is closed. The one you have looks pretty simple. Again, thank you. Stay Safe and Stay Free
What size screen shot does your imagine have. We just got a 2910bh that we pick up next weekend but want to order the screen shot now!
Just got done installing the Thin Shade and the Screen Defender. Wife has already declared the Thin Shade the best mod yet. Only problem was that Lippert thought it was smart to pack the frame already mated so we had to separate the halves. We broke one of the 16 attach points in the process. They really need to rethink that.
Oh that’s a bummer... both of ours ours shipped fine. I will send them this feedback. Thank you for the letting me know.
How well are those door upgrades if you have tge moride steps?
should fit just the same
Have you tried putting either a metal bar or tape on magnetic strip on the shade lip and then another magnet to move the shade while the door is closed and screen door is blocking it.
this is genius level stuff here... worth a try for sure.
@@WanderingWeekends if it works we should get dividends from the next model sales
@@imaginetravelsGD agreed! I've forwarded your idea to Lippert!
10:39 Robertson! 🍁
I’m going to order these. What size screen doors is this?
Make sure and measure. Ours are 28 inch but they vary.
Wandering Weekends. What is the measurement of your door? I know there are issues with fit of the Screen Defender. Our Sunset Trail is 29.25 inches....when I called Lippert they really couldn't tell me if the screen defender would fit but did say if I order I should order 30". I'd like to upgrade our door like you did in this video but before I spend money.......
Christina Moritz I believe we needed the 28 inch. I know Lippert does ask you to round up so that info you received sounds correct. No issues with fit for us but that doesn’t mean it’s never happened.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!
Scott Jacobs glad you enjoyed it!
Do you find that the Screen Defender gap filler stays put when you close the door? Ours keeps falling out so not sure if it is defective or if that is normal. Now to order the door window/shade.
Hmm... no problems for us. Is it inserted into the channel closest to the screen?
@@WanderingWeekends Yes, it is in the correct channel. The screen defender itself stays put, it's just the plastic that falls out. I'll contact the mfg. Thanks for the reply!!!
Did you put sealant on the outer frame?
Yes, no reason not to. ☺️
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I figured. Just didn’t see that step in the video.
Great video!! Thank you
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I have the same exact trailer 3000QB. Please let me know what specs the door closer is? Is it the 28 inch? I'm buying both. Not the dog one. Only the first two.
I don’t want to assume and tell you wrong 😐. ScreenShot will need a measurement (the inside of the door). The SlimShade is a one size deal.
Nice video ... but I’m thinking I would have put the window back the same way I took it apart ... with the screw side on the inside of the camper .. with no screws exposed to outside part of the door🤔
the kit comes with a new frame... no screws with this new setup.
Make a video showing how to raise or lower the shade without opening the door and then separating the screen door and I will buy one on the spot
Actually we may have something up our sleeve 😉
@@WanderingWeekends looking forward to seeing it!
We have the ‘21- 2800 bh. Bought it this year. We ordered & installed the thin shade this last weekend. ❤️ Thank you for this video! Did you put in a different screen door to access the shade ?
No, same screen door. We are brainstorming a way to solve this issue. It involves magnets!! Stay tuned :-)
I installed one on my Alpine. Never do close it as the window is tinted
If the inside lights are on at night you can see in some but otherwise you are correct... the tint gives you all the privacy you need.
Mine dont have the bolts
The kit will include wedges that will get the job done for your type of window.
@@WanderingWeekends thanks. My trailer is the 3000QB 2020.
So you don't screw the window back in? I like the window! Now I have to get "someone " else to like it. 😁 Might have to look into the screen guard too.
the kit comes with its own frame that ratchets in. No screws needed!!
Another great video, and of course it cost me. I really liked the thinshades. Apart from the huge benefits of having the shade, it just looks good from the outside on the GD.
Haha... this made me laugh out loud because we've all been there (and most of us are STILL there!)
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do you know that you can also lock your screen door by sliding the plastic push knob down and under the door latch.
It's not a great security lock but it will prevent a dog from opening the door
Ha! I’ll check that out next time we are out. Appreciate the tip 🙂
I was wondering why the kids slid the plexiglass back instead of just pushing down on the round knob.
@@russellduncan576 he didn't need to... but I guess his 4yr old brain thought he did, haha!
Is LCI Thin Shade different from the AP brand Thin Shade? Or did LCI buy out AP?
Not sure :-/
Hey Corey I know this is an old video, but just wanted to let you know my sister and I just replaced the opaque window in my brand new 2024 Grand Design imagine aim 16 ml today and it was an absolute nightmare using this kit
You were lucky because your grand design had the screw in frame so that was easy for you to remove.
However for some reason Lippert is packaging these frames so that the inner and outer piece are actually connected when you receive it
So then you need to try and separate them before you can remove the old one and install the new one
Let me tell you we had a hell of a time getting those two pieces apart. The new click in style that they use is a horrible horrible design. And just trying to get the new window apart before we could install it we broke off one of the click in pieces
Once we finally got the new one apart, then we went on to try to remove the existing one from the trailer and ran into the exact same problem
Even with the little white insert pieces that they supply, we had to use a flathead screwdriver to try and pop them apart, and even had to resort to a crowbar. It was absolutely ridiculous in a very very poor design
Happy with the end results so that I can actually see on my window I never understand why manufacturers install opaque windows windows in the doors
Hmm… that is interesting. We had one of our windows shattered by a lawnmower (rock). Uninstalling the old window went well for us. We had to use the white inserts to remove the old window and it did what it was supposed to do. I will say that Lippert needs to make sure the window doesn’t click into itself when packing. That is simply dumb on their part.
I hate it was a pain. 😩
Do the kids know they can just press down on that white handle. They don’t have to slide the part on the screen door open to reach the screen handle.
Did you know the white screen door knob can be slid down to open the door from the inside? 🤯🤯
You'll have to open the door the move the shade up or down. Some folks have solved this issue with magnets. :-)
You didn't show us how it looked when you finished the job
You just helped me solve one of my biggest problems and that’s getting to leave the screen door open when I have a border collie and an Aussie in the border collie wants to chase everything he sees out the door so we haven’t been able to have ours Open yet but now maybe we Will that was an awesome video thank you
So glad it was helpful!!
yes i have border collies as well ...best dogs in the world but have to keep a close eye on them at all times ...great idea here
THATS THE SAME EXACT TRAILER I HAVE
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You are not doing it by your self. Dear move the camera, here put the glass down. LOL