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AVS Auto-Vent Shade

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Airborne22, May 3, 2019.

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In Channel install or Outside install

  1. In Channel

    115 vote(s)
    95.0%

  2. Outside

    6 vote(s)
    5.0%
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  1. May 3, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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    Airborne22

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    Airborne22 [OP] It's tough being a trophy husband

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  2. May 3, 2019 at 2:07 PM
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    Airborne22

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    Airborne22 [OP] It's tough being a trophy husband

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    Yeah, I thought it was odd the way the article was written, but I figured if folks would know it would be here.
     
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  3. May 3, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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    I’ve seen in-channel ones cause issues with the auto-up windows on fords, because it thinks its hitting an appendage so it bounces back

    I’d also want out of channel because they prevent more vertical rainfall from getting into the truck with the windows all the way down - the angle of these trucks is such that a heavy downpour drenches the doorcard if you have to open the window for say, a toll booth
     
    AKGSD, May 3, 2019
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  4. May 3, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    I have the AVS low pro in channel and love them. Had them for 6 months and no issues.
     
    BigBeej, May 3, 2019
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  5. May 3, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    Ronzio

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    Ronzio, May 3, 2019
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  6. May 3, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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    I really don’t know why they even make out of channel...
     
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  7. May 3, 2019 at 2:21 PM
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    Those one are different from the ones I have, mine are flat yet yours have a lip towards the bottom looks less boring imo
     
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  8. May 3, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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  9. May 3, 2019 at 2:39 PM
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    I have the In-Channel AVS. Got them at Advanced Auto; I think. Used a $20 off and some other discount the employee hooked me up with. Came out to about $40.
    They have been great for me. Especially with the Prinsu rack. If its raining and you crack a window and your not perfectly level, that rack will send a waterfall your way. These have reduced it greatly.
     
    Sixthelement, May 3, 2019
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  10. May 3, 2019 at 2:54 PM
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    Spiders like laying up under them on hot days then when you crack your windows they get in your truck and build webs. I hate getting in my truck and take a spider web across the face. Dust and grit blowing in the wind across the parking lot will coat your interior also.
     
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  11. May 3, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    Happens now when I crack the windows without it. LOL
     
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  12. May 3, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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    I don't crack my windows so I have no issues with dust or spiders.
     
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  13. May 3, 2019 at 3:01 PM
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    Too hot in the summer here to not crack them.
     
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  14. May 3, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    Oops will be editing and adding that.

    They are AVS
     
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  15. May 3, 2019 at 3:40 PM
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    In channel for me

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  16. May 3, 2019 at 3:42 PM
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    Looks like the OP has already ordered a set, but for my 2 cents I've used AVS for many years and never had a problem with them. Both in channel and out-of-channel. I was looking at getting a set of shades for my SR and decided to go with AVS due to past history with them. So I just bought a set of AVS in channel.
     
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  17. May 3, 2019 at 4:05 PM
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    Spend the extra $50 and get WeatherTech in-channel.
    I have AVS in-channel, and wish I had gotten the WeatherTech instead.
     
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  18. May 3, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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    Avs in channels

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  19. May 3, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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  20. May 3, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    I just got the AVS in channel not too long ago and am enjoying them so far. If you install properly you should not have any problems with window functionality.

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