TXBobcat..I'm in Norfolk, VA and our camper in is South Carolina but as I recall, the shade has a hole in it and a plastic stiffner inside one of the horizontal sections is broke. I have directions to restring the blind, which I probably will give a try once I get back. If it's not a hugh bother please send me your directions, they might be easier and better than the one set of directions I have. Send along any helpful hints also. Thanks a lot for your offer. Take care and be careful