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20-06-2013, 21:05 | #1 |
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caravan window problem
I have a caravan with a 'de-laminated' window, no cracks or damage just the inner and outer are coming unstuck, it is a 2005 Swift. Any ideas for a DIY fix?
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20-06-2013, 21:06 | #2 |
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zippy is a caravan engineer
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20-06-2013, 21:16 | #3 |
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I bought some 6mm laminated glass to replace some on my boat, I guess it depends on how the frame is held together.
I used a black silicon type glazing compound to seal it in, it looked as good as the rest. They used the old glass as a template. They could probably do curves too. Another option is second hand, there are always lots of caravans being re cycled. Best regards, Rustic
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20-06-2013, 21:44 | #4 |
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there's a glue you can use.
can't remember name but if in rush call my work.. web site at bottom they'll be able to tell you just say steve sent you ask for Neil |
20-06-2013, 21:45 | #5 |
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20-06-2013, 21:51 | #6 |
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true... lol
whats the one in the big tube, like silicone but is a proper glue for sticking windows drys clear |
20-06-2013, 22:01 | #7 |
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20-06-2013, 22:35 | #8 | |
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cheers, having issues with my middle front window too, g-clamped and bonded once already but not convinced its worked, will put this on my shopping list. seems to be outer piece thats loose, the inner piece has the clips to the body, have fear of outer flipping up or off travelling, even wondered about one of these front dirt covers designed for travel to keep it secure.
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21-06-2013, 08:20 | #9 |
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Have you tried a caravan breakers, you may be able to get a 2nd hand one.
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21-06-2013, 08:56 | #10 |
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Parting when towing will make hell off a mess
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21-06-2013, 22:04 | #11 |
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agreed, my choice would be not to have any of front opening, when you think of hammer they get from weather and towing. plus 3 windows 6 curtains, the old adage spoils the view.
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24-06-2013, 12:46 | #12 |
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Thanks for the input, what is your collective opinion on this adhesive as a solution (note no clamping on caravan windows!) :
http://www.thegluepeople.co.uk/pdf/T...%20-%20TDS.pdf |
24-06-2013, 13:17 | #13 |
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You can use clapms
Just use wood blocks to spred the load |
24-06-2013, 13:46 | #14 |
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24-06-2013, 13:49 | #15 |
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