RV Camper cabin obscurer

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My goal was to create a simple solution for easy installation and removal, without requiring any holes in my RV. I found an interesting alternative by emulating a commercially available product using a pleated curtain. The cost of these commercial solutions is too high, but mine will be less than 10 euros. To build this project, I purchased four chip-pleated curtains called Schotis from IKEA for 2.90 euros each and two 1-meter-long aluminum pipes from Leroy Merlin. I also created objects compatible with my Fiat Ducato cabin (model X230 2014), which should fit many other models. To connect the printed objects to the pipes, I used two 6mm screws. When drilling into the curtain, be very careful as it's made of stiff paper and difficult to drill through quickly. Each element must be drilled separately. In this version, the bottom part simply leans against the dashboard. Future modifications might include adding two more pipes for support at the bottom and changing the curtain model. A picture is worth a thousand words, so please see below for images. The laterals were cut following the window's shape once it was opened. The glued border is connected under the lateral seal. I also created two clips to hold the curtain in place when open. Please note that this project is still in progress. Since I don't like the visible pipes at the top of my cabin, I will design a cover to improve its appearance. There are two versions of the curtain lock available. The first one can be used for the front window and bottom curtain, while the second one fits into the upper side of the door to lock the curtain when it's open. If you like this project and want to see more, please visit my main website at http://www.bvRobotics.com.