Broken Sliding window Catch (1 Viewer)

[sallylillian]

I have Googled these catches without luck I am hoping someone has found them previously, MEKUWA make them but there is no part number and their web site is uninformative, I think they are used in many MH's. They hold the sliding front windows locked. Any clues appreciated.

 

[StitchesnFluff]

There's probably a technical name for them!

 

[StitchesnFluff]

https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/v...dows/spare-parts-for-seitz-s5-windows#ppSpecs[iframes]/0/

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[sallylillian]

Thanks, but unfortunately its not a Seitz window its a complete MEKUWA sliding unit, and the catch is imprinted MEKUWA too. I have just noticed that the glass is etched with some codes but they do not seem relevant.

 

[Red Dragon]

Hi if you follow the link and then upload the catalogue part for locks and locking this looks very similar on pge 104
http://www.happich.de/en/index.php
good luck.

 

[sallylillian]

Thanks Steve but files too big to get down on slow WiFi here, will try later when the network is quieter, I hope!

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[peterc10]

Is this the catch on the glass (not plastic) window on the right side of the cab in an A class? Looks the same as the one on my Hymer.

 

[sallylillian]

Yes it's the catch on the double glazed window. I have one each side on a 2015 Flair. All part of Hymer group so I expect shared suppliers. The unit is a Bi-Therm.

 

[funflair]

Hi Michael

I am wondering if these are the same as on the older windows like ours, what has actually broken, is it the little pivot pin?

Martin

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[sallylillian]

Hi Martin
The catch is 2 part and the element in my posted picture is a one piece moulding which incorporates 2 spigots which click into the base which is mounted on the glass. The catch rotates around the spigots allowing you to release it from the catch on the jam. One of the spigots has broken off. If you zoom into the picture I previously posted you can see the remaining spigot at the bottom of the middle ridge. I have now taped it in position so cannot take another pic. of the broken part but added here to this post

is what is held on the glass, into which it clips.
I am at the factory in June but was hoping to find an online supplier to get a part to me here in Sardinia hence my posting, I have also emailed my dealer in Germany but I think it failed as it was fitted too tight and would not expect them to hold spares of it.

 

[funflair]

Hi Michael

Sorry but I can't really tell from the pictures if it's the same as the older ones, but if it is your dealer might have an old window they can rob one off as they change the whole frame when one glass steams up, likewise N+B should have loads of the older ones.

Alternatively could you drill it and put a steel pin in.

Martin

 

[sallylillian]

Thanks Martin, do you have a link for the older ones, if you were going to buy one? I could have a look. By the way I am using my Satellite internet here in Sardinia, well outside the described footprint!

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[Red Dragon]

Is this the one if yes its happich.de

 

[sallylillian]

You star that's it. Now to get one

 

[funflair]

Is this the one if yes its happich.de
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That's not the same as the older ones, well done Steve

Martin

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[sallylillian]

Hi Steve,

This also looks an improvement on mine it has the addition of burgulary protection, and additional clip in the end. I emailed Happich UK this morning but have now had an email from my N+B German dealer and it's on DHL Xpress to me here in Sardinia.
I will follow through with Happich Steve as the added feature looks worthwhile.
Thanks for all the posts.
Michael

 

[peterc10]

Hi Steve,

This also looks an improvement on mine it has the addition of burgulary protection, and additional clip in the end. I emailed Happich UK this morning but have now had an email from my N+B German dealer and it's on DHL Xpress to me here in Sardinia.
I will follow through with Happich Steve as the added feature looks worthwhile.
Thanks for all the posts.
Michael

Can you post on this thread the eventual outcome of your follow through with Happich please. I have the same catch as yours on my Hymer and would also be interested in getting one with the additional burglar protection if possible

Thanks

 

[sallylillian]

Will do but unlikely until late June when I back in the UK unless the UK office responds positively beforehand.

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[Just smiffy]

Is this the one if yes its happich.de
View attachment 104968

This is the same catch that I have on my 06 Aclass Rapido, so you could try their dealers as well..

 

[pandas]

You star that's it. Now to get one

brilliant info thank you. Do you think replacing it will be an issue - ie mega glued? I always seem to find a solution and then it falls at the last hurdle!

 

[Shrimp]

Nothing really to do with your catch
For added security we have a length of ally strip which sits in the channel that the sliding window uses this prevents the window being opened (from outside) in case catch doesn’t catch!

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[Robert Clark]

I have Googled these catches without luck I am hoping someone has found them previously, MEKUWA make them but there is no part number and their web site is uninformative, I think they are used in many MH's. They hold the sliding front windows locked. Any clues appreciated.View attachment 104835

Would Durrwang have any ?

 

[pandas]

Nothing really to do with your catch
For added security we have a length of ally strip which sits in the channel that the sliding window uses this prevents the window being opened (from outside) in case catch doesn’t catch!
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Did something similar but found it became a moisture trap which effected the runner

 

[sallylillian]

Would Durrwang have any ?

Thanks Robert, that was the winning solution........ 2 Years ago! But the thought was there.

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[Manic]

Did something similar but found it became a moisture trap which effected the runner

That’s made of aluminium angle so the moisture can still run out as it should.

 

[27 TUG]

Hi try Brownhills got it on my rapido