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Magnetic Privacy Curtains for Cascadia?

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by madmoneymike5, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. Apr 14, 2012 #1
    madmoneymike5

    madmoneymike5 Medium Load Member

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    Does anyone know where I can get a set of privacy curtains with a magnetic seal? That Velcro is just getting to be annoying.
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2012 #2
    MNdriver

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    good Idea.....

    Time to pull out the sewing machine....

    Too bad it's a company truck.
     
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  4. Apr 14, 2012 #3
    monkeypuncher

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    Buy 2 magnetic strips to proper length, stick velcro on back of magnetic strip, velcro magnetic strip to velcro strip.
     
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    MNdriver Thanks this.
  5. Apr 18, 2012 #4
    madmoneymike5

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    I had this idea myself, except I couldn't find any brand on normal shopping sites that had strong reviews. Most complained of weak pull or poor adhesive. So, I contacted a magnet maker directly and they referred me to www.mcmaster.com. Their website is very descriptive (in numbers) of what their magnets can hold whereas the regular sites were using vague descriptions. Also, you can order exactly how much you need (rounded to the nearest foot) with the minimum order being 1 foot. So, I've just ordered (3) 1-foot samples to determine which strength is appropriate for me. Shipping is about $6.00 and they charge GA 7% sales tax. Lady on the phone said it'll ship today and arrive tomorrow.

    We'll see...
     
    madmoneymike5, Apr 18, 2012
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  7. Apr 19, 2012 #5
    double yellow

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    we just unbutton the curtain from the wall behind the passenger seat and slide the whole thing open and close... much faster & less annoying than messing with the velcro
     
    double yellow, Apr 19, 2012
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  8. Apr 19, 2012 #6
    ramkatral

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    Ah, thank you kenworth for knowing what a ZIPPER is.
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2012 #7
    madmoneymike5

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    The zippers annoyingly loud too. I got the idea for magnets (totally quiet) from a ProStar I drove.

    Samples have shipped. Arrive soon.
     
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