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Old 02-29-2016, 01:37 PM   #1
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Privacy Curtain Replacement - Easy Fix

We just purchased our 2016 26' Jayfeather and the only problem that I had with it was that "privacy curtain" that Jayco provides for the doorway between the kitchen and the bedroom. After looking on line and surfing the internet, it seemed that the only option for my 2' wide opening was a accordion style door that you can purchase at either Home Depot or Lowes. Even though these are fairly inexpensive, I wasn't sure how sound resistant it would be in comparison to the curtain. When I went to HD to purchase one, the guy helping me told me that they were out but suggested a 2' wide folding door instead. I had not seen anything online regarding this idea but thought "why not". The price was about the same with the only exception that the folding door was solid and would provide the sound resistance that I was looking for as well as it folds up nice and tight against the wall only using 1' of wall space. Installation only took about 30 min and I was very happy with the results. The door had to be cut down from 80" to 72" but that is not a problem. If this interest you, I can send details.
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Old 02-29-2016, 02:32 PM   #2
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Looks good.
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Old 02-29-2016, 03:21 PM   #3
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What a great and easy idea. I would love to get details. I just brought home my 24RBS, that I purchased in Jan. Looks like our bedroom door-way is the same. Please send instructions.


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Old 02-29-2016, 04:56 PM   #4
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Giljmo, you need to measure the opening, vertical & hoizontal. My door frame was 24" X 74" so i had to cut mine down to fit. Go to either HD or Lowe's and purchase a 24" folding door. I think they come standard of 80" high but if you can find a shorter one that fits then no modifications needed. If not, no big deal. Just cut off the bottom enough so that its 2 1/2" shorter than the height measurement. When you do this, you will cut off the insert that supports the bottom peg that comes with the hardware. Simply take out the insert from the cut off peace and, using wood glue, re-insert it to the bottom of the door. Using a sharp knife, you'll need to remove the old glue from it before installing it to the door. After about 2 hours to let the new glue dry, it's ready to install. Just follow the instructions in the hardware package for the rest.
Very simple. Good luck.
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Old 02-29-2016, 05:09 PM   #5
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Also, one other thing. Use the shorter screws for the floor hardware support piece when screwing it to the wall because the longer ones will penitration right though the outer wall if you don't. Use the longer ones for the ceiling support and the floor as these are thicker areas. Yep, I learned the hard way.
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Old 02-29-2016, 05:18 PM   #6
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Make that 2" shorter not 2 1/2.
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Old 02-29-2016, 06:41 PM   #7
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Looks good! Can you send some pics of the bottom half of the door / gap at the floor?
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Sure, later today. Keep in mind that the height is a little flexible because the bottom peg has about 1" of adjustment on it but you do want about an inch gap at the bottom for return air back to the ac unit.
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Duke, We've got the same trailer. What do you think of that curtain? Also, Why did they not put a mount and cable connection in the bedroom. These 2 things were the only problems that I had with this trailer. Other than that, its a very nice RV.
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Duke, We've got the same trailer. What do you think of that curtain? Also, Why did they not put a mount and cable connection in the bedroom. These 2 things were the Attachment 22291only problems that I had with this trailer. Other than that, its a very nice RV.

Hello CB55, I actually have the Jay Flight 26BH. I have not yet had a chance to use the curtain in an actual camping trip since we just purchased the TT back in the middle of Nov. The opening to the front bedroom is much different shape, but does have a curtain, see attached picture.

I really like your door mod and would definitely do the same thing if I could in my TT, I just thought it would good to see the bottom half of the door since the pictures of the new door did not show this view for others thinking of doing this mod.

On the 26BH, I don't have a picture but there is a TV mount location, outlet and cable connection in the front bedroom. The TV mount sticker is on the wall behind the couch on the bedroom side of course, and the cable / outlets are next to it on the adjacent outside wall up high.

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Thanks again for sharing your mod.

Cheers & Happy Camping,

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I think he has a different trailer model than you with a constant 2' wide opening top to bottom. You can just see the faucet in a couple of his pictures.
This mod would be more difficult for your trailer.

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No problem and Yes, there is a little difference between the 26' Jay Flight and 26' BHSW Jay Feather. The photo you have posted looks almost identical from the angle that its at but looks like you have that curtain and if you measure, you probably have the same opening as I do.
I will send the photos your looking for when I make it home from work this evening.
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Your wright. Taking a second look at the Jay Flight, the opening looks to be bigger than what I've got and im not too sure that he has the wall space next to that window to fold it back.
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Bottom of door.
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Duke, We've got the same trailer. What do you think of that curtain? Also, Why did they not put a mount and cable connection in the bedroom. These 2 things were the only problems that I had with this trailer. Other than that, its a very nice RV.

Thank you for the additional picture. Looks great! Do you plan to paint the door to match the decor or keep it white?

Here is the mount and cable connections that are in the 26BH, I just put the TV in yesterday, the Mor-Ryde tilt/swivel mount I bought came with two wall plates so you can move the tv to either location, I used one above the dinette and one in the bedroom. :

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CB55 - Jay Flight is the model line - there are several floor plans or models (i.e. 26BH) in the Jay Flight line... which model do you have?
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We just brought our 26bhsw home last weekend. I would love a door! Do you know how much the door weighs?
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We just brought our 26bhsw home last weekend. I would love a door! Do you know how much the door weighs?

The nice 6 panel door that CB55 put in I believe is a hollow core door, they are pretty light. I would guess 10-15 pounds maybe...
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wish there was a simple way to close off the 2016 JAY FLIGHT SLX like that 2016 Jay Flight SLX 264BHW | Jayco, Inc.
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I'm totally going to see if I can make this mod work on my 29qbs to close off the bunk area. Thanks for posting!
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