Can someone tell me categorically which way a sliding window should be fitted? I've not got my bus here, so can't have a look, but a while ago I bought a sliding window from a Riviera. Dismantled it, renewed the scraper seal and felt channel then swapped the glass round so it will fit on the driver's side....ie sliding pane at the rear, (innermost), front pane overlaps (outermost). I've just been looking at a pic of a similar slider but now I'm a tad confused...all these windows can be taken apart fairly easily, and re-jigged to suit RHD/LHD, but the bit I'm struggling with is the profile of the frame. It's offset __I____ so which side faces outwards? Or am I being dim? Factory bus Thanks in advance....
What do you think , out of interest @vanorak louvre or sliding, I want to get a second hand lourve window but hear they are prone to leaking ................what are your thoughts on the sliding window , better ?
I'd say jealousies are less prone to leaking over sliders due to the fact rainwater sits in the channel on sliders.
You can open louvres in the rain without it coming in unlike sliders. But louvres rattle and can be draughty. Sliders look better.
I've got a slider in my sliding door and a louvred over the cooker - gives me the option of stopping the steaming up if it's raining or having the slider open to allow the dogs fresh air/music from van to go into awning.
I'm replacing my Devon Louvre, not because I don't like it, but because I've now fitted a Cramer stove and sink, with glass lids, which clear the window frame, when opened, but only just. I dismantled the Louvre, and rebuilt it...no draughts. leaks or rattles... Louvres better in the rain, sliders at all other times, if you've got a mosi screen, IMO. Shame no one's put some money into developing a full set of double glazed pop-outs for the Bay...better still...with internal blinds...how good would that be? If anyone is refurbing louvres, sliders etc. I found some companies that do the felt channel, rubber strip and draught excluder....I'll dig them out and post a link. I know the company that does the draught excluder goes by the name of "The Hairy Worm"....I kid you not...google it!
Mines a leaky one lhd drivers side Do you think drilling a couple of drainage holes would help? It has the og ones Also slider in the sliding door dosent leak slider is at the front and sealed window is offset at rear with exposed channel .... Should I re jig layout Thanks @vanorak am going to look at your hairy worm when I get the chance ! *edit* sorry typing bad on iphone! just reread the message..
I'm about to sort out my sliders and need the top outside rubber strip for both windows. Any info would be great.
ooohh can you take pics... oops no wait just looked at your van they are the later ones... I have the Riviera 72 ish to 77 ish ones.
unless this is available as an OEM part, then you need to remove it and compare the profile with those available from seeal suppliers...Phoenix Trim is my personal favourite, but Seals Direct is also very good... As this seems to be an ongoing issue for bus owners, it might make for a good Sticky resource, ie seals/profiles available according to window style/make/year
sounds good to me have checked out those sites thanks! but need a bit of daylight to measure n check properly. so hopefully sat afternoon when I finally get time at home..
