How To Remove Outdated RV Window Coverings
Are you tired of looking at those outdated RV valances? I’m not sure who designs the interior of RV’s but they seriously need some help! Ditch the outdated RV window coverings and brighten up your space in the process! I’ll show you how to remove your RV window treatments quickly and easily!
RV Window Coverings
I love bright, airy spaces and the RV window coverings we had in our camper were anything but light and airy. They gave our small RV space a cave-like feeling and did nothing to let in the light. I decided to re-do the entire interior of our RV and one of the first things to go was the wall paper border (how to remove wallpaper border in an RV), following close behind were the RV window treatments. Whether you are planning a total interior makeover of your RV, or you just want to brighten up the space by removing (or recovering) the RV window coverings, I’ll show you how!
We had some really beautiful RV window coverings, wouldn’t you say? Oiye!!! Time for those uglies to get a move on out of our camper! It was super easy and the same basic steps will apply to all of your RV window coverings with a few basic modifications for different styles.
How To Remove RV Window Coverings
We used a DeWalt drill with the proper bit on the end as well as a bit extender to reach into the upper spaces of the RV valances. Begin by removing the screws behind the fabric side panel.
Then remove the fabric button on the top of the window valances.
Now unscrew that screw at the top of the window valances.
Now, using the bit extender, reach up into the space behind the top of the RV window valances.
You will find the screw way up there!
Once you have unscrewed that screw, the entire fabric side panel will be able to be removed. Repeat the same steps on the opposite side panel of the RV valances. Now lift off the upper window valance panel.
If you have blinds on the window, those will be visible now and you can either remove those too or leave them. We chose to remove them for painting. I’m not sure yet what I will replace them with!
Then just remove the hardware that held the blinds in place.
And that’s it! See how easy it was? And look at what a HUGE difference it made in brightening up the space and letting in lots of natural light. I’m amazed at how much bigger our camper feels with the RV window coverings removed! This small change makes a HUGE impact!
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Great post! I love when people make over Rv’s! Pinned! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
Kim
Thank you for showing me on how to take this off
You are very welcome!
How did you cover up or fix the wholes that’s in the walls from the old ones
Just use a filler putty and paint over.
I love RV makeovers! Great tips. Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Link Party. – Emily
Your pictures make this so easy to follow. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty!
Great post! Thank you for sharing!
I love your posts! I’m inspired to get started in our RV. I love the floor. Is there a post on how you did that? Also, did you decide on window treatments? I like the clean window but something is needed for privacy. Thanks so much!
I’ve had several requests for a floor tutorial! I do have plans to do one and I’m working on it now 🙂 I ended up putting up plain white blinds that I could put down when I wanted, but that were unobtrusive when they were up. I left the valances off and the amount of light that comes in is awesome!
Do you have any window covering, for privacy?
Yes on these windows we put the blinds back up by themselves for privacy. On our latest remodel though we used roller shades which were very slick. Really discreet but they provide total privacy when pulled down.
Can you show me the new window coverings and how you did it? We arenew to this all and need to add curtains to our RV that are also light blocking.
Hi Kasey, you can see the vinyl roller blinds we did here: https://musthavemom.com/modern-mountain-rv-makeover-before-after-pictures/
Thank you! I need to tackle this next, we just insulated the upper cupboards but the 90’s country bluc & mauve are killing me! We even have “mood lighting” on the window treatments, so I will need to figure that out too.
Hi! I love what you are doing with your windows. I so agree the valances have to go! I am getting ready to remove all mine paint and put up blinds or ?? Can you tell me which bit you used for removal? I went to Lowes and the salesclerk I talked with looked at me like I was crazy when I told him it was a square bit. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Hi Pam, sorry I missed your comment! #2 square bit is what you need.
We are remodeling our RV and just took down the valances. Do you have a photo or link to the blinds that you used to replace the old ones?
Hi Dee, I don’t have a photo of it but we just put up simple blinds and left the valances off entirely. This way when they are up/open you don’t really see them and when you need privacy you can pull them down.
Hello. What did you use to repair and cover the holes left from old window hardware before you painted. We begin our whole camper reno this weekend.
Thank you
Joan
Sorry I missed your question Joan. You can just use wood putty/nail filler for that. Good luck with your camper reno!! I’d love to see your before and after photos if you want to share them over on my FB page 🙂
We have removed all the side pieces on the valances but not the top. Still trying to convince my husband.
Oh take the leap! It lets in so much more light. You’ll be amazed at the difference 🙂
I see you have wainscoating in some areas. Did you apply that just over/on top of the vinyl layered wall? If so, did you just use construction adhesive and small Brad’s nails? Thanks
Yes, we had wainscoting on the walls. The previous owners applied it but I would think some liquid nails and finishing nails would work well to hang it!
I have an old (1985) Class C RV and I have tried to get the cornices off the windows but I have not been able to get the screws loose. Do you have any recommendations or ideas how to loosen the screws?
Hmm what exactly is causing you to be unable to loosen the screws? Do you think they may be stripped? If so I would try prying them with a screwdriver to see if they will catch. You also need to ensure you are using the correct type of screwdriver. If you could give some more details I may be able to better help. Thanks!
Haveing same issue.we just bought a used campe. I have looked into making something, checked out all valances.. What covers the top of you blind rollers? I would think you’d need to hide the top.. Do you have before and after photo you can share ?
Yes! You can see the roller shades we used in our other camper makeover here: https://musthavemom.com/modern-mountain-rv-makeover-before-after-pictures/
I just did mine and I love it! I was able to reattach the pleated shades to the upper cabinets so they are still usable and had a couple shelves built to put where there was no cabinet. Best of both worlds. Sooo much brighter and spacious feeling and good bye dated upholstery fabric and wallpaper sticker border!
Yay!! Hello sunshine! So glad you love it.
Keep up the great work! Thank you so much for sharing a great posts.
Is there a specific paint that you use to paint your RV walls?
Yes, I share about the paint process here: https://musthavemom.com/easy-rv-remodeling-instructions-rv-makeover-reveal/
Love your site. Just what I was looking for.
Did you use cabinet paint for the cabinets or just a high quality paint with primer?
Did you take off the cabinet doors? I’m concerned they won’t go back on as strong as they are now due to the thin walls? Thoughts?
What do you mean you painted over the mirrored closet in the bedroom? The pictures look like cabinets.
Love to hear from you as I am starting my place next week.
Thank you! You can find detailed instructions for how to paint it here: https://musthavemom.com/easy-rv-remodeling-instructions-rv-makeover-reveal/ We did take the cabinet doors off for painting, yes. Just the doors though so there aren’t any issues with walls as they aren’t attached to the walls – they are attached to the wood frame of the cabinets. Yes, they look like cabinets but the cabinet doors had mirrors on them. I painted right over them and they look great. Hope that helps!
Thanks for your information you provided. I am also planning to replace a new one because my rv window is old.
You’re welcome!
Thank you for the valance instructions. That’s gonna be my first job. The next job is the carpet. I know I can do that cause I took the carpet out of our mobile home all except under the waterbed. 3rd job is getting rid of the couch it came with the 6th wheel in 1995 and I know it’s heavier than a futon.
We removed an RV couch as well and it was SO heavy!! Good luck with your remodel! It’s so fun!
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Super easy steps to remove RV . window glass
Step 1: Drop the window
Step 2: Remove the screws
Step 3: Remove the glass from the windows of the RV
You only need one thing to remove your RV’s window glass – a screwdriver. This hand tool is essential in prying out the rubber gasket and unfastening the window frame screws. A putty knife can also be handy, but it cannot remove the screws.
I have to fix my valance’s on all of my windows! It came with both cloth and that cheap vinyl, that is now peeling! It really looks ugly, I already had to replace my recliner’s, and redo my sofa, and table chairs. Any ideas’ you could give me?
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