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Postby Chris C » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:53 am

Does anyone know if there is a manufacture currently building crankout windows..........double or triple?

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Postby cracker39 » Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:52 am

Chris, Those are what I wanted, and I checked with quite a number of sources. Most said I should check with mobile home parts dealers. I did, and everyone said that they were no longer manufactured. I found one dealer who had two old ones, but they were different sizes. I gave up and orderd the one-pane crankouts from Lil Bear (15" x 30" size) for my side windows.
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Postby Ken A Hood » Fri Apr 07, 2006 12:20 pm

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I found these, only thing is there an Australian company.
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Postby Mitheral » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:02 pm

Still made but basically only available in Florida and California and other places you never need turn on the heat.

What you need to search for is jalousie windows.

Here's a couple of Manufacturers I found:

Yale Ogron {PDF}
International Window
Sturdi-Built
Tafco

Most of these people are making windows for walls so they are a bit thick but maybe something could be adapted. The jambs on the vinyl windows would be especially easy to cut down. The mullions on the Yale windows show only 1 7/8" thickness required though the window would stick out from the wall.
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Re: Windows

Postby Joanne » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:04 pm

Chris C wrote:Does anyone know if there is a manufacture currently building crankout windows..........double or triple?


Chris,

I spent quite a while looking for them myself and could not find new ones. I started hunting through the junkyards for old trailers or campers and finally stumbled across one that had 3 good windows. There are still sources for the weatherstripping and mechanisms to refurbish the windows.

It's still a lot easier to order single-pane crank out windows from Grant. :)

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Postby sdtripper2 » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:31 pm

Chris and Joanne

I too have looked for some hope of finding a source for Jalousie Windows =:(


Joanne here is a definition that could be added to your list. :D

Jalousie Windows: A window that opens up by cranking the bottom section out to about a 45 degree angle, allowing ventilation while protecting from light rain. Most RV windows slide up and down or side to side, which could allow rain to get into the RV.
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Re: Windows

Postby cracker39 » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:33 pm

Joanne wrote:
It's still a lot easier to order single-pane crank out windows from Grant. :)

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And I'm happy that I did. The inside of the frame is flush with my 1 1/8" thick wall. I only have to add molding around the frame. The only modification that I want to do is paint the outside raw aluminum frame white to match my door.
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Postby sdtripper2 » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:36 pm

Just found this type of Tear window. Not sure it will do for Chris?

http://tinyurl.com/lmawn

NEW!!, Crank out, Radius Window, White w/ Safety Glass!

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Postby cracker39 » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:38 pm

For adequate ventilation, I ruled out any window that didn't COMPLETELY open to let air in. When I couldn't find the jalousie type, I went to Grant.
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Postby Chris C » Fri Apr 07, 2006 1:46 pm

No, Steve, but thanks. I'm really needing the windows I showed in my first post on the subject. I'm looking for a period look for a woodie. Don't want anything that looks modern.
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Just the hardware

Postby Guy » Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:21 pm

Dear Chris,

A few months (maybe 8) ago I spoke with Grant about getting just the hardware and mechanisms for the jalousie/awning windows. Grant checked with his manufacturers/resources and called me back with an incredibly low price for great hardware. You might want to contact him about the same issue. He is very accommodating and resourceful.

I write this since I am assuming that you may consider making your own frames, and installing safety/double pane glass in them.
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Postby rooster » Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:21 pm

Chris, I purchased stuff from Singletons RV Salvage in Washington. Here is their e-mail address. [email protected] I know they have a lot of windows, they just may have your jalousie windows.

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Postby halfdome, Danny » Fri Apr 07, 2006 2:32 pm

Chris, Contact Ed of Ed's Cabinets in Seattle he uses that exact window in the tears he manufacturers, 35 @ last count. Ed is a very nice guy and will be happy to talk teardrops with you. 206-243-5033. Good Luck, Danny
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Postby PaulC » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:27 pm

Ken A Hood wrote:Image

I found these, only thing is there an Australian company.


Chris, I don't think it being Australian is a problem. What with the exchange rate it could work out being quite economical, if you can wait for them to be delivered. If you like I can check prices etc. for you.
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Re: Windows

Postby rainjer » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:52 pm

rooster wrote:Chris, I purchased stuff from Singletons RV Salvage in Washington. Here is their e-mail address. [email protected] I know they have a lot of windows, they just may have your jalousie windows.

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I was down there last weekend. They have tons of the at kind of window. Find 2 the same is the only problem.

I decided on these. $50 for the pair.
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They are 14 X 21. They even where a left & a right & had screens.
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