One of the window stays got broken over the summer 😓. I've taken it off and tried fixing it with Araldite but it hasn't worked so I'm looking for a replacement.
Does anyone know if they're still available? Or have any thoughts on whether I could maybe just replace the broken bit?
Thanks, Jo

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As always, try Jandi.

Stewart

Hi, I had the same break on my 87 familia. Exactly the same stays. I got a replacement pair from Jandi (around £50 for the pair). This is expensive compared to newer stays. However. The same length newer ones are too long (I tried). Leaving buying shorter ones and leaving them slightly extended, this means the window probably won't open fully! (I haven't tried this so is only a guess). With regard the replacements from jandi. I had 2 small issues. 1 The screw holes in the feet that go through the window were slightly wider apart (a few minutes with a drill. Carefully) sorted that. 2 one of the feet had been placed the wrong way round (the window wouldn't shut), sorted this by using a very small Allen key to hammer the pin out and turn the foot round, only took a couple of minutes. You might not find the same issues, but thought I would let you know. They keep the original look of the van and work like a charm. Hope this helps

Thanks everyone for the quick response. I'm thinking I'll try the breakers first, £50 seems a lot to replace a bit of plastic!
Wilbysmith - thanks for the info. Were they new ones you got from Jandi? And are the left and right the same?
Jo x

Yes they are the same. Jandi do supply them singularly (I think). And I have just found the email/receipt. Came to 60 including p&p which is a lot of money. The thumbscrews are for locking the window with a 3 stage opening lock. You might be able to cut a different type of stay as mentioned above( I didn't consider that, good call) but just a thought. your foot has broken and the replacement foot might be the wrong size for the holes in the window. I did look and ask around for a replacement foot but had no joy. Hence the purchase of the complete strut.

Might be worth getting a block of ally or nylon from an engineering shop and making one, shouldn't be too difficult.
Dave

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Options on ebay (too many for me to look through) might find something amongst them.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2060353.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC1.A0.H0.Xcaravan+.TRS0&_nkw=caravan+window+stay&_sacat=0

Not sure I've got the skills to make one 😂. Interestingly the foot looks like it could be a generic part so we'll keep an eye out for one. Meanwhile I'm going to have another go with glue. Has anyone used Q-Bond?

Inevitably it's the thinnest/weakest bit that has broken which rather limits the options. I'm not giving up though, just keep thinking about what else I could spend £50 on! I'll let you know how I get on with another attempt at gluing it. I was probably a bit too hasty last time and should have left it for longer.
Thanks everyone for your help

Very interesting, thanks Pepe. Sounds like it will give a lot more strength to the joint. I'll give it a go at the weekend.