Pleated Night RV Shades with Tie-Downs | Measurement & Shipping Info

Asked by KristinAsked on September 29, 2025Answered by Elkhart RV Parts
Customer Question

Do the pleated night-only RV shades include tie-downs as part of the shade? When measuring for a replacement shade, should the height measurement exclude the mounting rail? Also, does rush shipping charge apply per bracket when ordering multiple shades?

Expert Answer

Side tension cords, lower cord hold-downs and top mounting brackets are different components. Irvine's pleated-shade installation sheet labels the top brackets A, headrail B, bottom rail C and lower hold-downs D. That drawing explains the mechanism; it is not an itemized packing list for your order. Confirm the exact hold-down style, mounting hardware and fasteners supplied with the selected shade rather than assuming generic straps, every bracket and all screws are included.

Do not assume the ordered height should be the fabric alone with the rail subtracted. For the pleated system covered by Irvine's measuring guide and order form, the guide starts with the window dimensions and adds 2 inches total to the width and 2 inches to the drop. It also says the shade size should be 1/2 inch less than the inside of the valance. Those are conditional instructions for the identified system and available space, not a rule to apply to every inside mount or another shade mechanism. Resolve the actual mounting position, valance clearance and finished width/drop required by the order before entering dimensions.

Optional hardware charges, production-rush charges and carrier shipping are separate items. The current builder distinguishes included mounting brackets from optional extras; there is no verified rule here that every bracket line automatically becomes free or that a rush charge applies per bracket. Review the itemized shade, included and extra hardware, rush option and delivery service together. A fee or cart display alone does not confirm a dispatch date or accepted installation specification.

Identification references: the current pleated night-shade listing, Irvine's support and measuring guides, pleated order form and pleated installation sheet. These do not authorize a particular hardware substitution, repair or shipment.

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