AVS in channel window visors

I ordered AVS in channel window visors for my 2014 Double cab TRD Sport and they arrived yesterday. I tried installing the driver side today and the window catches on the edge of the visor at the front near the mirror.
The instructions say to:'' slide the front end flange of the visor into position outside the window channel in between the rubber trim and the mirror cap. Then, rotate the visor up and slide top and rear flange inside the window channel.
There is no way to transition from the outside of the rubber moulding to the inside as the moulding is all one piece.
The size and shape of the visor appears perfect.
I called AVS/Lund and the rep was super nice. She had me read the number from the back of the vent shade and said it must have been mispackaged and that the one I have fits the Tacoma access cab. They are sending a new set free of charge. My question is ..........do the access cab and double cab use a different door shape and or window moulding? From a manufacturing stand point that would seem costly. But, hopefully the next one will fit correctly.

 

Not sure of the measurements, but I believe they do. I know the visors are specific to single, access, or double cab models.

Where yours is so new it's possible that design changed slightly and they are having "teething" issues, but the description of the directions you posted is how mine went into my '10 regular cab and it was smooth like butter.

 

I bought a set last week for my 2013 double cab. I also saw in the directions that the front is supposed to fit as u are describing between the mirror cap and window channel but they are not designed that way for the double cab apparently. They only fit when in the window channel from front to back. My drivers side window nicks the plastic when I roll it up but not bad at all. If you get a different set in return report back and I'll send mine back too.

 

mine did this . I have a double cab 2013. the front part of the driver side visor was nicking when I roll the window up.

So I took it off, grabbed a sand paper, sanded the part that was nicking. made that area a little thinner. put a new set of double sided tape, re-installed and BOOM slides like butter now!

best part is that the part I sanded goes in the inner park of the rubber moulding so you wont even see it

 

The AVS/Lund rep had me read the part number printed in the plastic inside the visor itself and it was 192706, the correct part number according to her is 194056 for my year/model. Again, she said the other part number was for an access cab, and the ones I received for the front were apparently mispackaged. The rear ones were marked 194506 on the visor itself as was the packaging. I will post back when the new ones arrive.

 

Did you ever receive the new set from AVS? I also have the "mispackaged" set with the 192706's in the front and the 194506's in the back.

 

The new set had the same part numbers so, I am not sure the rep knew what she was talking about. I am not sure I will even try to install them as it looks as if the same issue will present itself. I am thinking I may try another brand or scrap the idea of window visors entirely

 

could always try the AVS low profile stick on's. i prefer those over the in-channel ones.

dont get the regualr avs stick on's, they stick out about 3-4 inches compared to the low profile ones.

but thats just me

 

I have resolved my issue with the AVS in channel visors. Since the new set I received from Lund appeared the same as the first set I was not receptive to even trying them. So, when I ordered my floor mats from Chas of MRT I ordered Weathertech window visors too. The fronts fit exactly as the AVS claims to fit and it completely resolved the issue of the window catching it, plus they are snap-in on the front, no adhesive needed. The rears fit the same way as the AVS using adhesive tape. The whole thing makes a nice,clean sleek. low profile installation and with the discount offered by Chas of MRT for TW members and free shipping you can't go wrong

 

After I received my replacement set from AVS and it was the same as my original set I ended up returning them to autoanything and exchanging for the EGR's which have been great.

 

Does anyone have these visors installed with window tinting?
It looks like the WeatherTechs rest against the exterior side of the glass, so they might not screw up the tint, any opinions or experience?


Thanks.

 

Thanks!!!! For some odd reason it did not occur to me to return the AVS to Amazon. After reading your post I contacted them and I had until 1/31/14 to return them they even sent a mailing label......no need to let them waste away in the garage!!

 

I think all of the in channel visors rest on the exterior of window glass. The Weathertech brand fit my truck much better than the AVS did and there may be others that fit well too, but I like the way the Weathertech fits all the way down the channel on the backside of the mirror to where the window comes out of the door. Which , in the instructions for the AVS visor sounds the way theirs are supposed to fit, but are not actually made that way.

 

update here: talked to AVS, told me I was installing it wrong, I told them that I know that but it will not go in the way they are supposed to...back and forth!

I kept them, installed the wrong way but actually works fine for me, doesn't catch the window or anything...IMO the AVS look a little better than the weathertech since they don't have the part that goes all the way down at the mirror but that's just me

 

Not sure what you are updating, and how it is installed wrong but working??

 

Weathertech inchannel were on my truck when I bought it. I tinted it shortly thereafter. I have not had any issues with them rubbing the tint at all, as someone else posted out they rest on the outside of the window. I have, however, noticed there are slight scratches around the top 1/4" or so of the window. All 4 of the roll down windows have these little scratches on them. They are hard to see without looking specifically for them though, as my tint extends to probably within 1/8" of the edge of the window so it covers a lot of them.

Doubt it makes a difference but my tint is the Lumar film.

 

My AVS in-channels went in without issue. Great fit between the weatherstrip & door metal. no touching glass at all. very clean look as opposed to stick on' 10 minutes & all 4 were done. The one thing I do after install is take some 600 grit paper to the damn sharp edge to keep from slicing my fingers. done this on several. Picked them up on Amazon cheaper than anywhere.

Also added the AVS sill protectors these look great with the same embossed pattern as the inside sill. they wrap down over the lip and ar moulded plastic that comes up into the curved portion of the door will try and add some pics shortly. oicked these up on Amazon warehouse deals "used" (open package) for <$20 for the set of 4. again about a 10 minute install.

 

Thanks guys, trying to decide if I want these. I am in the NW (a lot of rain normally) and seems like the water runs in more on this truck then my last one.

 

Glad the AVS visors worked out for you. But, I am curious about one thing, in reading the instructions and watching video's of installations I was of the impression the AVS visors were intended to mount inside the rubber window channel. Apparently, you installed them in between the rubber channel and the metal of the door? I did not see that as an installation option, but, hey, whatever works.

 

My bad - they are in the rubber channel & installed just as the Lund International Utube video for In Channel vent visor #194940 ( not a tacoma in the video). I do not see any evidence of glass rub at all. Did forget to mention when I close the window after install I lay a thin rag ( like tee shirt) over the window & do let the thing set as instructed without opening for at least 24 hrs. I also check alignment when first installed & if they are somewhat canted or too tight to the window I will align & stuff a rolled rag or towell between the glass & visor while the window was all the way up. Went back & looke at what I ordered & the vent visors were # 194056 & sill gaurds #91021.