Windows

Mikeal1 · 8th October 2014, 22:11

Hi All,

I recently purchased an Elddis Hurricane XL caravan. I got it for next to nothing.
Although the outside is very faded, previous decals are now completely shot, the inside is very clean and everything works as it should, no leaks or damp anywhere.

The only problem is that someone has tried to brake into it (hence the silly purchase price). In doing so they have damaged 3 windows. Nothing major and still watertight.

I was going to look into replacing the windows and found one of them, but at £70 & P&P I wonder if it is worth it.

I think I could make a makeshift repair to the cracked and chipped windows with a strong clear tape I have. I then thought I could possibly tint the windows to hide the repair.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks

clf · 8th October 2014, 22:15

Caravan windows are flat normally (I thought), so could you get glass cut and tempered at a regular glazers? I can't imagine the glass being difficult to fit.

Georgies Dad · 9th October 2014, 06:19

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Originally Posted by clf

Caravan windows are flat normally (I thought), so could you get glass cut and tempered at a regular glazers? I can't imagine the glass being difficult to fit.

Problem is most caravan windows are double skinned plastic,I have had caravans for over 20 years and never had a glass window,they have all been plastic

Mikeal1 · 9th October 2014, 07:08

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Originally Posted by w44nty

Problem is most caravan windows are double skinned plastic,I have had caravans for over 20 years and never had a glass window,they have all been plastic

Yes, all plastic, double skinned. The damage is to the very bottom of the windows where they are a thick single skin. Someone has tried to force them open and in turn broken small amounts of the plastic off

DerekS · 9th October 2014, 14:22

There are caravan scrappies out there somewhere , but sorry i cant help .

Mark060457 · 9th October 2014, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Mikeal1

Hi All,

I recently purchased an Elddis Hurricane XL caravan. I got it for next to nothing.
Although the outside is very faded, previous decals are now completely shot, the inside is very clean and everything works as it should, no leaks or damp anywhere.

The only problem is that someone has tried to brake into it (hence the silly purchase price). In doing so they have damaged 3 windows. Nothing major and still watertight.

I was going to look into replacing the windows and found one of them, but at £70 & P&P I wonder if it is worth it.

I think I could make a makeshift repair to the cracked and chipped windows with a strong clear tape I have. I then thought I could possibly tint the windows to hide the repair.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks

Try these people they seem to do everything

http://nationalcaravanbreakers.co.uk/

caravaman0 · 9th October 2014, 16:17

Try this link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_od...ndows&_sacat=0

8th October 2014, 22:11	#1
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8th October 2014, 22:15	#2
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	Caravan windows are flat normally (I thought), so could you get glass cut and tempered at a regular glazers? I can't imagine the glass being difficult to fit.

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DerekS Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malpas Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 34 Thanked 118 Times in 89 Posts	There are caravan scrappies out there somewhere , but sorry i cant help .

9th October 2014, 16:17	#7
caravaman0 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer cdt1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sheffield Posts: 365 Thanks: 52 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts	Try this link http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_od...ndows&_sacat=0