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Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 14 May 2013, 19:34
by dubrich
Hi all,

Posting this on behalf of my mate Kev who has just had his van resprayed. He has tried to replace the windscreen and windows with new seals (with help from his son), but can't seem to get them back in!

Is there anyone out there in/near Andover who could offer some brut-force/assistance with fitting the windows? He's willing to supply tea/coffee/bacon butties/beer or even some cash if it gets the job done!

He is a new member on here but is waiting for a password reset hence the request!

Cheers! :ok

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 14 May 2013, 20:37
by billybigspud
Where did the seals come from?

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 14 May 2013, 20:40
by dubrich
Not sure Billy - will found out tomorrow

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 14 May 2013, 21:20
by jed the spread
This might come in handy for you, http://campervanculture.com/2011/05/fit ... indscreen/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Pretty easy when you do it this way.


Hope it helps.

Jed

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 15 May 2013, 13:38
by billybigspud
jed the spread wrote:This might come in handy for you, http://campervanculture.com/2011/05/fit ... indscreen/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Pretty easy when you do it this way.


Hope it helps.

Jed

I suppose you go through quite a few windscreens Jed?

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 15 May 2013, 17:56
by dubrich
Thanks Jed! The seals were bought from Just Kampers...are they inferior quality?

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 15 May 2013, 18:05
by CovKid
:( They just don't fit. Did you not check on here first?

Read last three paragraphs: https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Bo ... well_leaks" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 15 May 2013, 19:04
by jed the spread
billybigspud wrote:
jed the spread wrote:This might come in handy for you, http://campervanculture.com/2011/05/fit ... indscreen/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Pretty easy when you do it this way.


Hope it helps.

Jed

I suppose you go through quite a few windscreens Jed?

I have been known to crack a couple :lol:

dubrich wrote:Thanks Jed! The seals were bought from Just Kampers...are they inferior quality?

I usually avoid Just Kampers stuff like the plague. :wink:

Jed

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 15 May 2013, 21:23
by rob1927
This is the second bad report in one night about JK the other was split charge relay pack being inadequate, i can add a third my rock n roll bed hinges came with no instructions what soever not even a drawing! :shock:

Plus the bits that fit under the seat base(bay window) are complete crap.

I sussed out how to fit them after nearly tearing the muscles in my arms trying to move the hinges back and forward.

Never again.

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 15 May 2013, 22:12
by Plasticman
many mnay years ago i got a screen seal from them and threw it in the bin. i fit about a dozen screens a year, and dont belkeive they stock or supply a screen seal or saide windo0w seal that is of any use,
a few folk do good factory glass,vw emporium, custom.commercial.gunzl heritage if your choosey and i do good side window ones,
mm

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 16 May 2013, 23:33
by CovKid
Even their bay windscreen seal is poop. Whatever mould they're coming out of bears little resemblance to what its meant to be thats for sure.

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 17 May 2013, 07:19
by Plasticman
I have 2 front seals that came from a ******* that is no longer trading as such, im trying to think of a use for them?????,
mm :lol:

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 18 May 2013, 08:21
by CovKid
Make a giant catapult for VW events to eject unwanted visitors.

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 18 May 2013, 08:45
by Plasticman
a thought, but they are so rigid there is no elasticity in them ,they may have a use down the allotment thoiugh
mm

Re: Window-fitting help required in Andover!

Posted: 18 May 2013, 09:03
by CovKid
It staggers me that they're still selling them every year. Surely by now they must realise they're troublesome. If I was selling them, I'd be be letting the makers know. Perhaps its a way to use up stockpiles of unwanted licorice in some warehouse in Indonesia.