What Are the Best RV Window Shades for Replacement?
What Are the Best RV Window Shades for Replacement?
The best RV window shade replacement matches your existing style and measurements. Our catalog offers 3 pleated size bands, 4 roller width bands, 3 roller tube diameters, and 2 panel choices (night or day/night). Custom pleated night shades start at $46.00, Valu-Line night roller shades at $78.00, and Premium Day/Night roller shades at $204.00. Measure width, height, and (for roller shades) tube diameter before ordering.
Choose the RV Window Shade Type First
Elkhart RV Parts stocks Irvine Shade & Door custom and replacement shades. Use the existing shade as your starting point:
- Pleated: an accordion-style shade with side tension cords. Pleated night shades are the lowest starting price in the catalog, from $46.00 by size band.
- Roller: fabric winds onto a tube. Identify the tube before ordering because the 0.75" and 1" Valu-Line systems are different from the 1.25" Premium Slow-Rise™ system.
- Night: one panel for privacy and darkness.
- Day/night: 2 panels on one bracket set: a light-filtering day panel plus a night panel.
- Blackout: the catalog's Premium RV Blackout Night roller shade uses the 1.25" Slow-Rise tube and has its own builder page.
For a replacement, matching the old shade's system is safer than choosing by appearance alone. Tube diameter, panel count, width, height, brackets, springs, and auto stops must agree.
RV Window Shade Size and Price Ranges
| Shade system | Width range in catalog | Height range in catalog | Price range | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light-filtering night pleated | 0-30", 31-48", 49-76" | 0-24", 25-40", 41-60" | $46.00-$116.00 | Pleated night |
| Light-filtering day/night pleated | 0-30", 31-48", 49-66", 67-76" | 0-24", 25-40", 41-60" | $80.00-$180.00 | Pleated day/night |
| Valu-Line Night roller | 14-25", 26-40", 41-55", 56-80" | 0-32", 33-48", 49-65" | $78.00-$178.00 | Valu-Line Night |
| Premium Night roller (Slow-Rise) | 14-25", 26-40", 41-55", 56-80" | 0-32", 33-48", 49-65" | $106.00-$256.00 | Premium Night |
| Premium Day/Night roller (Slow-Rise) | 14-25", 26-40", 41-55", 56-80" | 0-32", 33-48", 49-65" | $204.00-$504.00 | Premium Day/Night |
How to Measure for Replacement RV Window Shades
- Measure width. Measure the shade or window left to right, using inches.
- Measure height. Measure top to bottom and use the height band in the table.
- Identify the roller tube. Measure the outside diameter of the metal tube the fabric wraps around. The catalog systems are 0.75", 1", and 1.25".
- Count panels. One panel is a night shade; 2 stacked panels on one bracket set is day/night.
- Check the mounting hardware. Brackets, springs, and auto stops are tube-specific. Do not substitute a part from another tube system.
The fixed Lippert Thin Shade EcoCell entry-door replacement is different from a custom shade: part 786037, 11.9"W x 21.5"T, $44.97. Measure the door glass opening before ordering it.
Irvine Roller Shade Spring Fitment
When the fabric is fine but the roller no longer holds position, check the spring before replacing the whole shade. The part number must match both tube system and width:
| Tube system | Shade width | Spring size and length | Part number | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25" Slow-Rise Premium · 2019+ model year only | ||||
| 1.25" | 9-19" | Extra Small · 9" | RS-SR31XS | $49.97 |
| 1.25" | 20-29" | Small · 13.5" | RS-SR31S | $49.97 |
| 1.25" | 30-59" | Medium · 18.5" | RS-SR31SM | $49.97 |
| 1.25" | 60" and wider | Large · 23" | RS-SR31L | $49.97 |
| 1" Valu-Line | ||||
| 1" | 9-29" | Small · 15" | MRS-SR25S | $49.97 |
| 1" | 30" and wider | Large · 24" | MRS-SR25L | $49.97 |
| 0.75" Valu-Line | ||||
| 0.75" | Up to 40" | Short · 14.75" | SRS-SR18S | $49.97 |
| 0.75" | Over 40" | Long · 24" | SRS-SR18L | $49.97 |
Where to Start
Shop the RV window shades collection for custom pleated and roller options, the custom roller shade collection for roller builders, or RV shade parts for springs, brackets, auto stops, and other repair hardware. For brand-specific shopping, see Irvine Shade. Free fabric samples are available before committing to a color.
Not sure which RV window shade or part fits?
Call 574-675-6919 or email help@elkhartrvparts.com
Send a photo of the tube end, the shade label, or the old part and we will help identify it.
RV Window Shade FAQs
What are the best RV window shades for replacement?
Choose the type and tube system that match the shade you are replacing, then measure width and height. The catalog has 3 pleated size bands, 4 roller width bands, 3 roller tube diameters, and 2 panel choices.
How do I measure for replacement RV window shades?
Measure width left to right and height top to bottom. For roller shades, measure the metal tube outside diameter: 0.75", 1", or 1.25".
What is the difference between night and day/night RV shades?
A night shade has 1 opaque panel. A day/night shade has 2 panels on one bracket set: a light-filtering day panel and a night panel.
Which part numbers fit Irvine RV roller shades?
Use RS-SR31XS, RS-SR31S, RS-SR31SM, or RS-SR31L for the 1.25" Slow-Rise system; MRS-SR25S or MRS-SR25L for the 1" Valu-Line system; and SRS-SR18S or SRS-SR18L for the 0.75" Valu-Line system.
Questions about fitment, color, or a part number? Call 574-675-6919 or email help@elkhartrvparts.com. We are in Elkhart, Indiana.