Replacement Parts for 2016 Thor Outlaw Slow-Rise Shades | Elkhart RV Parts

Asked by HopeAsked on May 21, 2025Answered by Elkhart RV Parts
Customer Question

Is there a replacement part available to fix a slow-rise shade in a 2016 Thor Outlaw motorhome that does not stay down?

Expert Answer

A replacement component may be available, but the 2016 Thor Outlaw designation and failure to stay down do not identify the shade or failed part. Confirm the actual maker, product line, label or revision, tube outside diameter, shade width and both end fittings. A shade that retracts but will not hold position does not automatically need a new spring.

Irvine's replacement-parts reference lists springs and auto stops separately. The Slow-Rise auto-stop listing, catalog RL-A3100, is an identification reference, not a confirmed replacement for this motorhome. Match the original assembly and revision; a similar diameter or stopping symptom alone does not establish compatibility.

The current 1¼-inch Slow-Rise spring listing expressly limits its stated application to 2019-and-newer model-year systems. Do not select it just because the coach is described as having slow-rise shades, or assume that a 2016 coach has its original shade hardware. The installed mechanism's own identity and revision must resolve the match.

For a positively identified Irvine Slow-Rise shade with the illustrated controls, the manufacturer's operation sheet distinguishes upper-stop and speed adjustments. It does not establish a generic tension-knob or screw repair for an unidentified system. Use the applicable operating/service instructions or qualified shade-service help. The actual fault, compatible replacement and repair outcome remain unconfirmed.

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