bald eagle 7 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Hi, I have a compass rallye 524l and the front centre window has blown, now all it does is mist up. Can anybody tell me the best place to get a second hand replacement. Many thanks in advance. Regards bald eagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp100425ev Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Try e-bay or google caravan breakers as a starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bald eagle 7 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Many thanks,i'll give them a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brecon Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) What do you mean by "blown"? If you mean it has condensation between the panes then this is quite normal, especially at this time of year with big temperature differences day and night. It will clear on its own with the sun on it, and as the year progresses and temperatures do not have such big swings, it will "cure" it until next year. Caravan windows are not sealed units and the plastic used is breathable. Edited April 5, 2017 by Brecon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggiePerrin Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 If your window has delaminated, http://www. eeco-ltd. com can re-laminate it as long as no diy repair has been attempted. I have no experience of their work as they wouldn't accept my delaminated window due to my failed attempt to repair it with superglue. They will also manufacture new colour matched windows using the damaged window as a template and reusing the existing hinge bar from the damaged window. They can't, I believe, reproduce any edge screen printing though. Again, I have never used this service as my windows do have a screen printed dot border all round. Quote This post is not intended to suggest you are pedantic or that you shouldn't ever post again. It is not retaliatory in its intent and I apologise for any offence it may give rise to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bald eagle 7 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 What do you mean by "blown"? If you mean it has condensation between the panes then this is quite normal, especially at this time of year with big temperature differences day and night. It will clear on its own with the sun on it, and as the year progresses and temperatures do not have such big swings, it will "cure" it until next year. Caravan windows are not sealed units and the plastic used is breathable. There is water pooling at the bottom of the window and all the other windows are not misting up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggiePerrin Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 There is water pooling at the bottom of the window and all the other windows are not misting upDelaminated. Mine was exactly the same with a fairly short failure on a vertical edge. The water gets in by capillary action. I took the bungs out of mine, emptied as much as possible out and the put the window in a warm place to try and dry it and then attempted to superglue the split using the same capillary action with the glue. Failed and ended up buying a new window. Quote This post is not intended to suggest you are pedantic or that you shouldn't ever post again. It is not retaliatory in its intent and I apologise for any offence it may give rise to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Medes Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Take the bungs out and apply a hairdryer to get hot air between the panes, only do it on a dry day, to ensure you do not invite damp air Quote Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bald eagle 7 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Many thanks everybody for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) https://www. caravanbreakers. net/ Edited April 6, 2017 by joanie Quote Happy Days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 As said you can't glue acrylic it is welded with a solvent . Try any plastic companies in your area or check out supplies of the solvent . It only needs cleaning and clamping together and a touch of solvent and it will running under capillary action . I have used ether and a hypodermic syringe to put acrylics windows together myself . Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John39 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Can anyone advise correct way to remove front middle window on compass magnum 482 please. Have tried to lift as high as possible vertically and it should drop out of top fitting. (As per advice). No luck, informed that should not remove top screws. Can anyone give some info on correct method. Many thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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