By Dustin Simpson
Let’s face it, RV entry door windows can be a point of contention when you’re on the road. Too much sun, not enough privacy, and unreliable snap-on panels can put a damper on anybody’s day at the campsite. Not with the Lippert Thin Shade!
What is the Lippert Thin Shade?
The Thin Shade™ Complete Kit by Lippert™ is the latest innovation in RV window and blind technology. Designed to provide the ultimate combination of convenience, versatility and functionality, this is the first of its kind for RVs.
The kit is a game-changer, allowing RV owners to pull down the shade and enjoy complete privacy inside their vehicle or push it up for an unobstructed view of the great outdoors. The choice is yours! Plus, the kit is designed to seamlessly replace existing windows and frames or add to doors with no windows, thanks to the template provided.
What’s in the kit, and will it fit my RV?
The complete Lippert Thin Shade unit comes with a sleek black frame, tinted window glass and a recessed pleated shade, all of which are guaranteed to blend seamlessly with any RV’s interior décor. Installation is a breeze, requiring nothing more than a screwdriver, with screws included in the package.
It fits most RV doors with a 12″ x 21″ radius corner window, making it accessible to a wide range of RVs. And, it’s made right here in the USA, ensuring exceptional quality and durability.
Installing the Lippert Thin Shade at our shop
At our shop today, I caught Sam and her dad, Fructuoso, installing a Thin Shade on this Grand Design Imagine.
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Lippert needs to figure out a way to adjust the shade without having to open the doors, step outside to unlatch the screen door from the entry door to adjust the entry door’s shade.
We like our door open to allow air flow and because they a paper they were not worth the money – junk
Thin shade came pre-installd on our Hoosier Custom Cruiser. Works very nicely.
Also have a MagnaShade external window shade that is held on by magnets. Blocks the sun, but allows you to see outside.
I wish we had a clear window on the door on our Airstream. Most of the windows are on the street side or the front & back.
I installed ours upside down. We can “lower” the shade a little allowing us to peek out without raising the whole shade. Make sure the weep holes are on the bottom part of the frame. The hardest part if you don’t have an existing window is making that first cut. The kit comes with a template for cutting. Easier to remove the door and lay it horizontal.