Window Treatments

[HoosierB]

After doing some "search" for posts on window treatments for the house windows (not cab), I was surprised how few owners were doing "curtains" to replace the OEM shades. While my original shades are in okay shape and still function, I find them somewhat clunky to operate and aren't really conducive to the style of window opening to achieve good air flow AND privacy. Plus, we like the cozy cabin decor that curtains would provide.
One idea I was leaning toward, was changing over to curtains with top and bottom slider tracks similar to what boaters use (Sailrite). Also thought about a typical rod on top (behind the oak valance) and tiny magnets sewn in the bottom to keep them close to the window using magnetic tape.

I would love to see some owner's pics of your solutions, any recommendations, ideas.

[Kirah]

I don't have pictures, but I have thought quite a bit about this because my blinds went kaput last fall and I've just been tacking up my fleece panels each night since then. Which works, but it would be more convenient to have actual curtains.

FWIW, my current plan (subject to drastic change, of course):

I haven't found that I need to hold down the bottom of the panels unless it's A) really cold and I need all the heat retention I can get or B) I'm parked well off level and a panel is hanging away from the window. In which case, one thumb tack at each corner does the job to my satisfaction. (With tacks at the corners, I found I was losing way more heat through the walls than from air sneaking around the fleece panel) When I make my real curtains, I'll probably just install a snap on each bottom corner to attach it to the wall (with a sturdy tab to pull on, so the snap doesn't pull out of the fabric).

When I'm under way, I always have my curtains open, so a simple tie-back will keep them under control.

I will probably use those low profile tracks that mount to the wall, so there's minimal gap between the curtain fabric and the wall.

I'm planning to just use white muslin or tightly woven linen to make my everyday curtains. It'll be enough to provide privacy, and I'm more or less a rise-with-the-sun kind of person anyway, so I don't feel the burning need for blackout curtains. I can still put up my fleece panels underneath the curtains for nights/days when I need more insulation (fall colors trips) or more light control (commercial campgrounds).

I've thought about double curtain tracks and roman blinds and sliding panels and weighted curtain hems, but in the end I like to keep things simple.

[HoosierB]

I've thought about double curtain tracks and roman blinds and sliding panels and weighted curtain hems, but in the end I like to keep things simple.

Thanks Kirah, for reminding me to K.I.S.S.!

[ASaucyBurrito]

We're in the middle of this debate right now. Our rig did not come with the original blinds, they were replaced with curtains.

Part of me wants to go back to the original day/night shades. I can definitely see their merits, but we would probably looking at $400 to get the three required.

Our current setup has curtain rods mounted to the wall behind the oak valences. I believe they are two pieces on the passenger / stove side, three pieces on the longer driver side window. The curtains themselves have a 40x80" sticker on them, but they aren't that size now. I believe the previous owner purchased stock curtains and sewed them to fit the dimensions of the window. They are actually pretty well done, but the beige is definitely in need of an update and is the main reason we're currently searching for alternatives. The bottoms are hemmed to go up and around the club lounge table, and have pockets with weights in them to keep them down. I think we will likely end up copying their design with an updated fabric in the near future.

[HoosierB]

The curtains themselves have a 40x80" sticker on them, but they aren't that size now. I believe the previous owner purchased stock curtains and sewed them to fit the dimensions of the window. They are actually pretty well done, but the beige is definitely in need of an update and is the main reason we're currently searching for alternatives. The bottoms are hemmed to go up and around the club lounge table, and have pockets with weights in them to keep them down. I think we will likely end up copying their design with an updated fabric in the near future.

Interesting...would love to see detailed pix. And... beige is the color we've been looking for. Are they light filtering or room darkening?
Maybe we can work out a deal?

[ASaucyBurrito]

Interesting...would love to see detailed pix. And... beige is the color we've been looking for. Are they light filtering or room darkening?
Maybe we can work out a deal?

Definitely interested, we should talk. I keep thinking we could modify those seat bases you have as well, I'm a pretty good welder/fabricator. I will take some pics of the curtains and throw them up in this thread. They aren't blackout curtains, but they do block a good amount of light.

[HoosierB]

I keep thinking we could modify those seat bases you have as well, I'm a pretty good welder/fabricator.

FYI: They're available. I have no intention of utilizing them in my rig.

[ASaucyBurrito]

Okay, here is a look at my current setup. Excuse the mess.

Curtain rods are installed against the wall. I know the long window is two separate ones, I'm not sure about the shorter passenger side. But they are completely hidden by the oak valences.

Passenger Side - 2 sections with relief for the folding table.


Drivers Side - 4 individual sections


These are on the end of the curtain rods for holding the curtains back


In use


Some weights are sewn into the bottoms. We've never had an issue with these flying around, or a need for a lower curtain rod. To each his own of course.


As I said I think these are custom made from some standard curtain sizes. I have done some quick searching and it doesn't seem like there are tons of options in the shallow window sizes of the Concourse, compared to residential window sizes.