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Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:34 pm
by Ronnie L225 (deleted)
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Hi I have recently bought a Puck L225 1997, during inspection when I got it home the window seals had gone on the bay window, while removing (carefully) 2 cracks appeared at the bottom to the front panel, in short the window needs replacing or repaired? not sure if that's an option ?.

Ive been around the web looking for a spare but have come up blank, the Puck is indoors so is watertight.

Any advice would be much appreciated
Ronnie


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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:27 pm
by Steve and Debbie • | 1.108 Posts
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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Nov 04, 2022 4:31 pm
by Poptop320 • | 2.631 Posts
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Darren may be able to help you, bear in mind that they are single glazed.

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Or maybe you could use Captain Tolley’s Creeping Crack Cure?

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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:37 pm
by Ronnie L225 (deleted)
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Thanks for the information folks .....trying to be upbeat about this issue it has become a challenge now ...thanks again


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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:40 pm
by Ronnie L225 (deleted)
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I have been looking at Captain Trolleys ...my brother has an Eriba and we may have to have a bonding session...


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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:41 pm
by Randa france • | 13.261 Posts

Quote: Ronnie L225 wrote in post #4
Thanks for the information folks .....trying to be upbeat about this issue it has become a challenge now ...thanks again

Hi Ronnie. I have seen several folk who have got around the problem.

Obviously to find a replacement would be first choice but if that proves to be impossible then why not do as this guy from Germany has done. He's not alone for I've come across several owners who have done the mod. which has the advantage of having two opening windows.

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He has replaced the one piece fixed window with two off the shelf opening camper van windows of a suitable size with outer frames by cutting and rebuilding the front to suit. I've seen people just filling in the hole where the window was with sheeting to make a blind front but with a PuckL I think you'll need the front windows as you have a very small rear kitchen window.

Randa

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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Nov 05, 2022 9:26 am
by GCL • | 126 Posts

image.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)11169034_842145785821213_1208345693_n.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) On my previous caravan, I had a single large window. When it broke, given the cost of a new one, I modified it by putting a central support and two smaller windows. I felt good because I could decide how much air to let in.

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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Nov 05, 2022 11:04 am
by Pepé Le Pew • | 2.752 Posts

Quote: Randa france wrote in post #6
Not sure about that.

Too much of an armoured car thing going on, especially with the matte black paintwork.

Looks as if you'd be greeted by the muzzle of an AK47 rather than a cheery 'Good Morning!'

Still, each to their own.

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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Nov 05, 2022 11:36 am
by Randa france • | 13.261 Posts

Ah yes I agree but I've since found this thread that I added to Facebook in 2021 which shows a far more sympathetic alteration. (it may also be on here somewhere?)

"Replacing a single front window with a double.
An Eriba member on the Eriba Touring Group has allowed me to share his comment and photos with you.
I think it's a very neat job and may inspire some of you to follow suit if necessary. I suppose the only worry is the rainworthiness of the front windows when towing.
Thomas says:-
Hello everyone! I would like to show you here my conversion of the bow window, which was necessary after the old window was broken. I decided to build two clear windows instead of the original curved window.
Hope the implementation is successful"

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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:01 pm
by Simboc2004 • | 788 Posts

I can recommend Caravan Crazy - just received a brand new replacement rear window (sourced from Europe) for my 2005 Triton and the whole process was really easy and efficient. And 70% of the other quotes I got - and they were mostly for used windows!

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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:46 pm
by Ronnie L225 (deleted)
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Thanks for that information I will give them a ring next week 🙂


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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:47 pm
by Ronnie L225 (deleted)
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Brilliant idea


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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:33 am
by Randa france • | 13.261 Posts

The owner Thomas Schmid is from Germany and he has said that the window system is named "Carbest", it is a brand that belongs to Reimo. Size is 45cm to 50cm.
It would appear that Reimo supply campervan windows so I suspect that you could source something from a number of manufacturers.

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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:06 pm
by Ronnie L225 (deleted)
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That's great thanks I have sent my request in to caravan crazy will see what happens a ...would prefer the double window and now a joiner friend so will ask for his help anybother technical information would really be appreciated


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RE: Cracked front bay window on 1997 L225 puck

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Nov 09, 2022 2:11 pm
by Ronnie L225 (deleted)
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Got a hit on a replacement window which caravan crazy have in stock ...however would cost £2000 plus vat as they described eye watering ...so currently looking at other options prior to a win on the lottery 😅


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