Free window darkening shades for Prius Gen 3

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  1. Johnny Cakes

    Johnny Cakes Senior Member

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    I made window shades from black Coroplast sheets cut to size with an edging of felt. They are completely blackout -- tested in the middle of the woods with everything inside on. Absolutely no light leak.

    They have some age on them and are ready for replacement. Rather than take the time to recreate, I purchased Prius shades thinking they would be blackout. Unfortunately, they are not.

    These are from the same supplier as a seller who frequents this forum sells, although I got mine directly from England.
    Toyota Prius Blackout Shades Covers All Windows Gen 3 | 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 by Prius Overlanding (hybridpit.com)
    I tried to give them to PriusCamper, but the shipping was way too much.

    I routinely drive to Florida. Free delivery to any exit on I-95 between Northern Virginia and Jacksonville.
    Or pickup in Washington, D.C.

    FREE!
     
    #1 Johnny Cakes, Dec 17, 2023
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    Johnny Cakes Senior Member

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    Going twice........
     
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    I'll take them if they are still available. I live close to 95 in South Carolina
     
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    I'm on a month long camping trip, but will check when I get back home. I might have trashed them. If not, I know all the exits on I-95 and will deliver. :)
     
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    Yikes -- just seeing this. You still want them?

    I'm driving 95 South as far as Dunn in North Carolina near the 4th of July or will be driving the entire length of I-95 through South Carolina in August. Glad to meet you at any exit or leave them somewhere stealth in the box for you to pick-up later.
     
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    Are they still available? I'll pay for shipping. I'm in MA
     
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    Yes, never heard back fromPrius-Camper and he last logged in four months ago.

    As I recall, shipping was pretty expensive, like $130.

    Your call --
     
    #7 Johnny Cakes, Jul 17, 2024
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    Oh boy! That's a lot for shipping. In all honesty I can buy some Blackout Shades for not much more than that. Although I appreciate you and your offer
     
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    Yep, when I first tried to give them away, I went to both UPS and USPS to ship. I think the cost is ridiculous is because the length and height are pretty extreme. It's certainly not the weight.

    But that's why I've been offering to meet anyone at an exit along I-95 between Virginia and Florida which I drive regularly. Then totally free.
     
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    Yeah thats ridiculous. Wish I were in between those states. Oh well. Thanks anyways though!
     
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    Heading down I-95 from WDC to Jacksonville at the end of the month if anyone is interested in free shades.
     
    #11 Johnny Cakes, Aug 3, 2024
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    Have fun driving through the storm! o_O

     
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    "at the end of the month" is over 3 weeks from now........the storm may be gone by then.
     
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    Hey, I can use them and can coordinate with you, PM me?
     
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    What exit?
     
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    I sent you a PM, let's coordinate, Thanks :)
     
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    I sent you a PM
     
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    Maybe you’ve been busy over the past few days and haven’t checked your PMs, I’m going to be driving up through DC on Sunday, PM me so we can coordinate? Thx :)
     
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    I’ll be driving back down through DC area next Wednesday the 21st, maybe we can meet at a Springfield exit on 95 (just south of DC)?
     
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    Just got back from vacation. I'm trying to find someone who wants them where I can just pull off the exit and give the shades to them on my way by. Not to be rude, but I'm not looking to make a special trip to an exit while I'm home to then meet someone who is driving by. .
     
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