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Tips & Tricks => Tips & Tricks => Topic started by: bigray on December 15, 2003, 04:45:00 PM

Title: Removal of Bunk Curtains
Post by: bigray on December 15, 2003, 04:45:00 PM
Hello All,

I'm trying to install new curtain in by baby (79 party) and having a hard time trying to figure out how to remove molding that supports the curtains. I'm sure the screws are behind the plastic strip but I don't want to damage it.

Any ideas on how to properly remove it. I can slide the plastic stripping to either side to remove the two end screws but can get to the ones in the the middle.

BigRay
Title: Removal of Bunk Curtains
Post by: PERO_SI on July 22, 2004, 09:18:02 AM
I just joined this club and was reading past post's and saw that no one had replied to this thread and I wanted to know if you have changed the curtain's from the bunk area.And if so how did you do it? :?
Title: Removal of Bunk Curtains
Post by: bigray on July 22, 2004, 11:43:09 AM
I simply ripped the existing curtains from the plastic clips. The plastic clips stayed in place. I then used hot glue and glued my new curtains to the plastic clips.

If I have to replace the curtains in the future, I will remove the aluminum rod from the ceiling. I think the rod was installed before the sides of the RV were installed. Or perhaps there is a way to remove the plastic cover without damaging it. If so I couldn't.

I made sure I glued the clip equal distance apart. Make sure you do the same.

If you have already removed the plastic clips, you will find another alternative.

Good luck!
Title: Removal of Bunk Curtains
Post by: PERO_SI on July 22, 2004, 03:06:32 PM
8) Thanks man good idea.I happen to have a hot glue gun and will try your method.Thanks for fast reply  :wink:
Title: Removal of Bunk Curtains
Post by: bigray on July 26, 2004, 07:41:46 AM
My pleasure.
Title: Removal of Bunk Curtains
Post by: bigray on September 06, 2004, 06:13:42 AM
To remove the overhead  bunk curtain, use a heat gun to soften the platic molding/screw cover (be care not to melt it). Remove the screws and WALA!!

I was changing the plastic molding/screwcover on the exterior of  my Clipper and noticed how soft the molding  got when in direct sun. I was getting ready to paint the ceiling so I was taping everything up.  I took one look at the cabover curtain and support and it hit me like a ton of bricks - just heat up the molding with my heat gun and remove the molding.

It worked an caused no damage to the molding.

Happy Trails!