RV Large Window Shade Restringing - Step-By-Step Process

[@shelleymanes7419]

We looked at a bunch of videos that were not easy to understand like this great one. We used these instructions from John to order the first aid kit and repair one shade in our Class C, with great success. So easy to understand what is being done, the way he shoots it and talks about it. That teaching background makes all the difference! Thanks a bunch.

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@nancynada7890]

I guess we'll all have to revisit this video at sometime. It is well done and very informative

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad the video is helpful. Hopefully you won't have to do this, but it isn't too bad to tackle.

[@dub2shoe]

3:44 was such a help! For some reason people on the forums make this job out to be painful. You made it easy for me. Thanks!!!

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@Simplytouringaround]

I have done 4 window blinds watching these videos love them so helpful! And straight to the point

[@JohnMarucci]

Great to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@Heather_J]

Gezzzzzz, you have helped us so much making these videos! THANK YOU John ❤

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad the videos are helping!

[@dianelints861]

I got through all the pleats at once! by taping each string to a long tapestry needle. I used less than an inch of tape and started just below the eye, wrapping it around string and needle very tightly diagonally away from the point to make a thin , smooth profile. John you really covered all the details in a short, efficient video. Thanks again - the shade is up and working

[@JohnMarucci]

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing. Glad the video was helpful!

[@TrailRunning-CampingYeti]

Fortunately I never had to do that - great video!!!

[@JohnMarucci]

Thanks Jason!

[@kathyadams3366]

You look like you’ve done this before!😜Great tutorial as always, John. thank you.

[@JohnMarucci]

Thanks Kathy!

[@erlindaihoward6472]

Following your video, I managed to repair our RV cellular blinds. I had difficulty sliding the bottom rail and had to push the metal part instead of the plastic rail to get it out. Also, by using rubber bands at each end, I found it easier to push thru the strings from top to bottom rail quickly. The strings that came with the pleated shade first aid kit is much thicker than the ones I replaced. I hope that doesn't cause me any future issues. If it does, I'm not sure where I can find the right size. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, the video is well organized and easy to follow.

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips.

[@gaylestevens2166]

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[@bw6078]

Great window shade restringing video John. Another John Marucci video saved to my helpful RV library.

[@JohnMarucci]

Great to hear. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@dianelints861]

Bless you for posting this and explaining so clearly!

[@JohnMarucci]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janeheys942]

Thanks!

[@JohnMarucci]

Many thanks!

[@robertfelix5419]

Most helpful !!

[@gregg1829]

I only have one question, once you fed the string through, you didn’t show anything about the crisscrossing, and hooking up the spring! So I am confused on which ones on each side, get hooked up to what spring!

[@JohnMarucci]

At time stamp 3:20 for about 30 seconds I cover the spring issue. Then at time stamp 5:00 I cover attaching the new strings to the springs at the headrail. You need to reference the stringing pattern from 3:20 when doing the process starting at time stamp 5:00. As far as crisscrossing the strings in the bottom rail, simply take the two strings on the left and move them to the right in the bottom rail and the opposite with the right two strings. Sorry if that part wasn't as clear in the instructions.

[@erlindaihoward6472]

The diagram he showed on the video explains about the crisscrossing. Basically one side goes on the opposite direction and the other goes the other direction.

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

Outstanding tutorial. Best video on youtube. What subject(s) do you teach?

[@JohnMarucci]

I taught Macro Economics and Finance locally at the collegiate level many years ago during my career in finance (now retired).

[@garnettspontini1011]

Pro tip : hold the blind up and rubber band it. This way everything lines up and makes it super easy.

[@JohnMarucci]

Thanks for the tip!

[@EM-fi2qg]

I need more info on the spring situation. I found only 1 spring in my header. I have no idea if the other one went missing along with the half missing string. You show one spring longer than the other. If I can find a longer spring, does it go on the outer or inner strings? The instructions also show only 1 spring.

[@JohnMarucci]

My shorter spring is attached to the outer cords @ 3:34 in the video. The longer spring is attached to the inner cords. Not sure why yours would only have one spring. Some shades may only have one vs two springs.

[@EM-fi2qg]

@@JohnMarucci I think the other spring may have gone missing when the cord broke. I'm not the first owner, so who knows what the previous owner did. Thank you for the reply.