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You can possibly live with some light misting, I did for about 3 years and went through mot's. Try and get it in the sun because thats when its at its worst. If you want the whole job doing then Autoglass Melle ( By Osnabruck) are about E1200 but currently working on March. If you are ok stripping the whole window down to the glass then CN GLass Banbury will do it for about £350 and afaik no waiting list. Be aware the metal around the panes are very tight.Ye spoke to the guy earlier ,there is some misting in one side ,so will have a good look at that
I built my current van so have some DIY skills and will look at how to go about repairing the window in question YouTube search tonight.
Having already replaced the DG unit which Martin had already replaced, I am not replacing anymore Jon.
Wow, they're already heavy, wouldnt that double the weight? Not a problem for you or I, but possibly an issue on an Arto. The other issue would be condensation unless you use silverscreens.Having already replaced the DG unit which Martin had already replaced, I am not replacing anymore Jon.
On Wednesday, weather permitting, both our cab windows are coming out, and the static DG units will be replaced with 11mm toughened glass, for just over half the price CN charge for one unit.
Whilst I know this detracts from the original spec, I can't be doing with failing DG units. It's a nonsense.
I did the same on the Hymer, but with laminated glass, and it worked well.
I shan't be going to the Baltic States over winter, so probably won't experience any noticeable internal difference.
Cheers,
Jock.
I would do the same Jock, both our sides were replaced at Autoglas Melle when we bought it, paid for by the dealer as part of the deal, good service but hugely expensive as I asked the price, €1500 per side and that was 2018.Having already replaced the DG unit which Martin had already replaced, I am not replacing anymore Jon.
On Wednesday, weather permitting, both our cab windows are coming out, and the static DG units will be replaced with 11mm toughened glass, for just over half the price CN charge for one unit.
Whilst I know this detracts from the original spec, I can't be doing with failing DG units. It's a nonsense.
I did the same on the Hymer, but with laminated glass, and it worked well.
I shan't be going to the Baltic States over winter, so probably won't experience any noticeable internal difference.
Cheers,
Jock.
Most of our winter MH'ing is done in sunnier climes Jon, but where we do use the Flair here in autumn to winter, the Alde heating is on overnight, with radiator vents right under both cab side windows, so never a problem even with blown units. Rita and I sleep at the rear, so only occasionally there is a need to clear condensation from the windscreen using the Karcher Vacuum, just before setting off, as no heating or vents to the screen. That might change with the installation of LiFePO4, and small bar type wall heaters we inherited.
We do have screen covers, but not found the need for them..................yet.Paul, I cannot help but totally agree with your sceptical viewpoint.
just hope it stays like that.We have had an Arto (2007) for about 18 months, it is a really solid piece of work, dry as a bone. We do not even bother checking dampness such was our confidence after having had two Hymers (similar but not the same).Auto Trader Motorhomes - New and Used Motorhomes For Sale
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Hi I am interested in this van and thinking of going to see it today.
Any comments ,tips good or bad about the van , company or price.
Ta
Cheers Cris
.Good luck.Well folks ,thank you very much for all your input and advice.
I paid a deposit today on The van and will do a swap with my van next week en route to the Lincoln show. Happy with the deal I got.
Now a member of the N&B club
Cheers Cris
Hi Paul
Hi Jock did you manage to get your glass replaced today,be interesting to see the results and find out a bit more about it as the van I am getting has misting in the N/S ,I did know this before going to see it but am willing to deal with it,I do like a challengeHaving already replaced the DG unit which Martin had already replaced, I am not replacing anymore Jon.
On Wednesday, weather permitting, both our cab windows are coming out, and the static DG units will be replaced with 11mm toughened glass, for just over half the price CN charge for one unit.
Whilst I know this detracts from the original spec, I can't be doing with failing DG units. It's a nonsense.
I did the same on the Hymer, but with laminated glass, and it worked well.
I shan't be going to the Baltic States over winter, so probably won't experience any noticeable internal difference.
Cheers,
Jock.
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Your. In the posh club now mate. Over the moon for you. And get some pics up.Well folks ,thank you very much for all your input and advice.
I paid a deposit today on The van and will do a swap with my van next week en route to the Lincoln show. Happy with the deal I got.
Now a member of the N&B club
Cheers Cris
You can see the video in the link of the first postYour. In the posh club now mate. Over the moon for you. And get some pics up.
, although it was a bit dirtier than how it looks in the video when I seen it yesterday
It’s a lovely van mate. Can’t wait to raid the drinks cabinet. And the his and her showers are a class act.You can see the video in the link of the first post
Hi Chris.Hi Jock did you manage to get your glass replaced today,be interesting to see the results and find out a bit more about it as the van I am getting has misting in the N/S ,I did know this before going to see it but am willing to deal with it,I do like a challenge
Cheers Cris
Thanks for replying Jock. The new window looks good,I will have to have a conversation about the process with you, as I don't fancy paying out loads of Dosh for a recurring problem either.Are you going to the Lincoln show this year?Hi Chris.
I've just posted on Northernraider Tam's thread, so images copied and pasted here for you.
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This is the second MH we've had where DG units have had to be replaced, but they can be horrendously expensive, pending your source. On the Hymer, we had the static units replaced with laminated glass which worked well for us, with very little difference to the comfort of the cab area. We have to use a Karcher window vac for the windscreen anyway, when not using external screen covers, so a quick swipe on the side windows if required, is no hassle at all. Applying the cab air con to the screen vents as soon as you start up, stops them re-condensating.
On the Flair, I couldn't get laminated from my source, so 11mm toughened it had to be.
The job above took two of us a day and a half to complete, with the main hassle having to overcome the original bonding used on the units to the frames, at the factory build stage. Blood and sweat definitely featured.......................with tears almost creeping in there.
I appreciate the above work detracts from the original spec, but I can't be doing with replacing DG units, which then fail within a couple of years or so.
HTH,
Jock.
No Chris, as we should have been in Germany, so didn't plan Lincoln at all.
That's a pity you didn't get over the water for your trip.No Chris, as we should have been in Germany, so didn't plan Lincoln at all.
Cheers,
Jock.
Jock, where did you get the glass from please, and would they be willing to fix?Hi Chris.
I've just posted on Northernraider Tam's thread, so images copied and pasted here for you.
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This is the second MH we've had where DG units have had to be replaced, but they can be horrendously expensive, pending your source. On the Hymer, we had the static units replaced with laminated glass which worked well for us, with very little difference to the comfort of the cab area. We have to use a Karcher window vac for the windscreen anyway, when not using external screen covers, so a quick swipe on the side windows if required, is no hassle at all. Applying the cab air con to the screen vents as soon as you start up, stops them re-condensating.
On the Flair, I couldn't get laminated from my source, so 11mm toughened it had to be.
The job above took two of us a day and a half to complete, with the main hassle having to overcome the original bonding used on the units to the frames, at the factory build stage. Blood and sweat definitely featured.......................with tears almost creeping in there.
I appreciate the above work detracts from the original spec, but I can't be doing with replacing DG units, which then fail within a couple of years or so.
HTH,
Jock.
Sorry Peter, the glass came from a friend of a friend, who knows a bloke in the trade, etc. I just supplied a blown unit as a template for sizing.
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