Hi All,
The upper front window of my 5 berth camper (ie window in front of double bed above drivers cabin) has recently disconnected. I believe it may not be possible to simply re-install to open as normal, hence I may need to order a new one. I have emailed a number of suppliers and I have only been able to identify suppliers in England who will need the original sent to them from which point they will make a new one. While I can live with the price of the window, I believe the courier fees in both directions will be very expensive. (I am based in Ireland).
While I could securely fix the window to the vehicle permanently (meaning it can’t be opened), I believe this would be compromising fire safety. Another alternative is that I could somehow make the window act as a fall off fire door (ie it would be securely fastened but would fall to the ground in the event of being opened which I believe would be suitable for emergencies).
If anyone has any alternative suggestions on how I could deal with this problem, I am all ears. (eg an alternative way to re-install the disconnected window)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In Advance for all responses.
(Window details: Width 127.5cm, Height 38cm, Roxite 80, D 401, Polyplastic, Rotterdam, 9401 PMMA)
The upper front window of my 5 berth camper (ie window in front of double bed above drivers cabin) has recently disconnected. I believe it may not be possible to simply re-install to open as normal, hence I may need to order a new one. I have emailed a number of suppliers and I have only been able to identify suppliers in England who will need the original sent to them from which point they will make a new one. While I can live with the price of the window, I believe the courier fees in both directions will be very expensive. (I am based in Ireland).
While I could securely fix the window to the vehicle permanently (meaning it can’t be opened), I believe this would be compromising fire safety. Another alternative is that I could somehow make the window act as a fall off fire door (ie it would be securely fastened but would fall to the ground in the event of being opened which I believe would be suitable for emergencies).
If anyone has any alternative suggestions on how I could deal with this problem, I am all ears. (eg an alternative way to re-install the disconnected window)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In Advance for all responses.
(Window details: Width 127.5cm, Height 38cm, Roxite 80, D 401, Polyplastic, Rotterdam, 9401 PMMA)
Front windows are always major sauces of water ingress 
there are lots of vans with fixed window above the cab so I doubt very much if it is deemed a fire hazard. Fit a smoke alarm and enjoy your van :thumb: If not bite the bullet and pay the costs