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Re: after a long pause, it's time to start building

Postby Bob Hammond » Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:56 am

OP827 wrote:
Bob Hammond wrote:
OP827 wrote:
Bob Hammond wrote:
OP827 wrote:Your build is looking great! Can you share how you designed the windows in front to be fixed in open position?




Thank you for sharing your ideas here! I am thinking along the same lines. I am looking to locate a telescoping window stay hardware that does not extend inside the interior. Similar to a stay in EuroVision windows design.



The stays I saw in a video of old Esterel caravan assembly where having a thumb screw to fix at any window angle. The action is similar to telescoping tripod leg, but on a smaller scale.


OP827, I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner. The polycarbonate sunshade/rockguard window on my Airstream is held up by two simple struts. They consist of an aluminum bar (~1/2" x 1/4" x 18") that telescopes into a C-channel extrusion. The bar is tapped at one end to accept a thumbscrew which is tightened to hold the window open.

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Re: after a long pause, it's time to start building

Postby OP827 » Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:52 am

Yes Bob, that is the same design idea (telescopic) that I saw in older trailers and eurovision windows, just a different implementation. With window pane thinner than wall, there should be enough space for the stay behind the screen. In eurovision design they have the screen and blind as a separate unit fixed behind the window on the wall. The screen or blind can be opened to access the window and stays. I am thinking of screen and blind options to make an access to the stays. I am still in design phase for my custom windows. Thanks for sharing the information :thumbsup:
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Re: after a long pause, it's time to start building

Postby Vicker » Tue May 05, 2020 9:20 am

Your post has so many useful bits of information for a newbie! Thank you. :applause:
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Re: after a long pause, it's time to start building

Postby Bob Hammond » Mon May 25, 2020 10:17 am

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You're welcome. I'll check back to see if you have questions, and answer them as best as I can.
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