Portal Window Shade

jbug10
jbug10 Posts: 156
edited May 2014 in Products and Accessories
Finally! A window shade (Portal Window Shade) for the port hole window! I have been absent from the forum for a few months and was so excited to see people discussing that LG finally had one and it is available in their on-line store. I hopped onto the online store and bought one right then. I love that cute round window, but spent all of last year rigging some sort of cover while camping that usually involved duct tape. :) Can't wait to try it out. For those that already have one, how do you like it?


T@B Portal Window Shade
June; 2013 T@b "Fant@bulous"; 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee; one kayak and one bike

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  • Michigan_Mike
    Michigan_Mike Posts: 2,858
    This is the link to the window shade for anyone interested.

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    Mike - Elmira, Mi / 2019 T@B 400 / 2021 Chevy Silverado LTZ
  • jbug10
    jbug10 Posts: 156
    edited March 2014
    oops, apparently it is a portal window not port hole window. LOL
    June; 2013 T@b "Fant@bulous"; 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee; one kayak and one bike
  • Wanderoo
    Wanderoo Posts: 553
    Jbug -- I just got mine in the mail yesterday and haven't tried it yet, but I dig it. \m/
    Beth, 2015 Toyota Tacoma (Ramblin' Rose), 2014 T@B S M@xx (ClemenT@B)
  • belvagillespie
    belvagillespie Posts: 199
    Love, love it. Great addition.

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  • jbug10
    jbug10 Posts: 156
    I've used paper plates too; no decorations though. A towel duct taped to the door worked fine as well :) but a real shade is going to be nice.
    June; 2013 T@b "Fant@bulous"; 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee; one kayak and one bike
  • Justjudy
    Justjudy Posts: 75
    Our T@B is still being fabricated, but we tried out the portal window shade at an RV show and it's fantastic. It looks great and worked perfectly. When "open" the window has "spokes" and it just looks cool. When shut - privacy!
    Larry and Judy. 2015 T@B S M@xx. Silver with black trim. Bell@. Towed by a 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
  • Wanderoo
    Wanderoo Posts: 553

    I'm installing mine this weekend!  Glad to know you like the way it looks.  Probably another thing that will attract camping neighbors who want to check out my ClemenT@B!!!

    >:)
    Beth, 2015 Toyota Tacoma (Ramblin' Rose), 2014 T@B S M@xx (ClemenT@B)
  • TABoo
    TABoo Posts: 30
    It gets the job done. It fits nicely and provides privacy. It seems a little pricy for the quality, but it's a specialty product and there aren't many alternative solutions, unless you're into paper plates and duct tape.
  • jbug10
    jbug10 Posts: 156
    T@boo, I thought the same thing when it first arrived...a little pricey for plastic, but I had been looking for one since I realized I needed something at night and had no luck!  Speciality products don't come cheap.
    June; 2013 T@b "Fant@bulous"; 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee; one kayak and one bike
  • TABoo
    TABoo Posts: 30
    LadyArtist, a custom creative art piece for the window isn't the same as a plain white paper plate, preferably used, with duct tape. Lol. Jbug10, I think mass production and wallyworld has lead me to expect everything to be cheap. I should also be clear, it works very well and looks better once placed over the window. And it's about 40 bucks. What should I expect given that they aren't making 10s of thousands of these things. It's a niche item.
  • RZRBUG
    RZRBUG Posts: 890
    Inside and outside shots of my homemade cover.

    Larry & Booger - 2013 T@B, 2012 GMC Sierra

    Happy Trails Y'all

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  • Wanderoo
    Wanderoo Posts: 553

    Rzrbug, I think you have talent!  First the hand-etched T@B name plate, and now this?  Nice job.

    ;)
    Beth, 2015 Toyota Tacoma (Ramblin' Rose), 2014 T@B S M@xx (ClemenT@B)
  • TABoo
    TABoo Posts: 30
    Whoa! That is very cool. You should design and LG should sell those!
  • belvagillespie
    belvagillespie Posts: 199
    Cool, like it. You have a talent. 

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  • RZRBUG
    RZRBUG Posts: 890
    Thanks, folks, but as I said on another post, this is something that I repurposed.  I didn't actually "make" it.  Three cake boards glued together, then ground down with Dremel tool to fit the hole.  Then pull cord/handle added with washers glued around the holes for reinforcement.  Any time I'm in a store, I'm constantly looking for things that might be made to work in the T@B.  Wait until you see the wine glass protectors I made from coffee cans.

    Larry & Booger - 2013 T@B, 2012 GMC Sierra

    Happy Trails Y'all

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  • Wanderoo
    Wanderoo Posts: 553

    You have my curiosity's attention.  I see a T@B Crafting Competition in the future . . .

    :D
    Beth, 2015 Toyota Tacoma (Ramblin' Rose), 2014 T@B S M@xx (ClemenT@B)
  • geromo
    geromo Posts: 33
    We ordered a  "window shade" for our 2011 T@B from LG.(round door window) Great service but small problem. The shade is 10" in diameter--our window is 12" metal  diameter and 11" rubber gasket diameter. It is too small. Are all the windows 10" ?  The 2011 is the "transition" year from Dutchman to Little Guy and we have had several problems like this--stay away from the 2011 year model.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Posts: 7,209
    My 2015 is 10" from gasket to gasket.
    Should be able to just cut some thin black plastic and tack/glue in and I bet it would look just fine.
  • Sgtjohn
    Sgtjohn Posts: 238
    And a piece of cardboard cut in a circle used with Velcro blocks the light from he overhead vent.
  • Marceline
    Marceline Posts: 1,767
    jbug10 said:
    Finally! A window shade (Portal Window Shade) for the port hole window! I have been absent from the forum for a few months and was so excited to see people discussing that LG finally had one and it is available in their on-line store. I hopped onto the online store and bought one right then. I love that cute round window, but spent all of last year rigging some sort of cover while camping that usually involved duct tape. :) Can't wait to try it out. For those that already have one, how do you like it?


    T@B Portal Window Shade
    Does anyone know why Teardrop shop isn't offering this anymore? I would love to get one.

    San Francisco Bay Area | 2013 CS-S us@gi | 2015 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Double Cab

  • Verna
    Verna Posts: 6,876
    @Marceline, Call nüCamp, the factory, ask for Elsie (Ext. 304), and she will be able to sell you one.

    (The Teardrop Shop is not affiliated with nüCamp.)
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • dsatwork
    dsatwork Posts: 744
    @Verna
    Has NuCamp said anything about having an online store?
    2017 Tab Basic S Silver on Silver with Sofitel Cushions....upgraded from 2013 LG 5W....Towed by a 2016 Sorento V6 AWD w/5000lb tow capacity. Dave S. married to Jen aka SanDiegoGal We pull a Tab but live in a 2014 Airstream International Signature 27 FBQ...Talk about embracing a trailer lifestyle.
  • Verna
    Verna Posts: 6,876
    @dsatwork, a short answer is no. I do know they are still running at full speed getting everything up to speed and they have many things on their to-do lists. I've been taking a wait and see attitude and trying not to ask for very much right now. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • lightningdon
    lightningdon Posts: 30
    Here is what I use. Dual purpose....a fun summery pillow, made to fit.
    Don
    2017 T@G XL Max
    2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4X4 with 6 Sp manual
  • EmergencyKen
    EmergencyKen Posts: 29
    lightningdon said:
    Here is what I use. Dual purpose....a fun summery pillow, made to fit.
    @lightningdon, how is that cord held in place?
    Cleveland, OH
    2018 Tab 400 
    2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
    Husband, Nurse, Hufflepuff

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