Broken window tensioner

[Richtee180]

Can I just replace this broken part or does the whole arm need replacing.

 

[Deejuk]

Personally, I would replace the whole arm - better than messing about in my opinion

 

[Richtee180]

Personally, I would replace the whole arm - better than messing about in my opinion

Thanks, what's the actual part called?

 

[Deejuk]

Hiya I would call it a caravan window stay - something like this https://amzn.to/4dZb227.

Make sure you measure and find the one that fits your van - ask the sellers first. But googling caravan window stays should get you a bunch of options.

 

[Richtee180]

Hiya I would call it a caravan window stay - something like this https://amzn.to/4dZb227.

Make sure you measure and find the one that fits your van - ask the sellers first. But googling caravan window stays should get you a bunch of options.

Thanks

 

[Mr Plodd]

I would doubt that part would be available separately anyway.

 

[toad a caravan]

Looks like a polyplastic strut..the nut is usually captivated in position...on the adjuster look for a "P" trade mark..if present there are two types of fitting them...Early type have 2 small screws holding them in place..later types slide on...... Another make is ellba these have the name embossed on the Outer side of the window...hope this helps,,Gary

 

[toad a caravan]

Various parts are available for polyplastic struts however to by some of parts collectively costs more that a complete unit..please the two screws or slider are fitted to the window

 

[trevormonty]

Remove and take to shop. Will save you a few trips.

 

[Mel]

SFM have some. Search window stay:

Search: 122 results found for "Window stay" | SFM Caravans

sfmcaravans.co.uk

Mel

 

[Bluetonic]

I replaced the knobs on our old Bailey a few years ago, the replacements worked better than the OG parts

 

[Richtee180]

It's a bit of a pain really, I was going to replace the stay but then I noticed the bottom part of the stay is glued inside the window.

The top part of the arm is held in place by a pin, I'm not sure how to release it.

 

[MikeyW]

On my caravan, the top part unscrews from the frame. On the bottom part, there is a small hole near the handle which you push in with something small and pointed, and the handle slides off the window bracket.

 

[Beachball]

I would give ebay a try I just put caravan window stays in search and you might find what you are looking for good luck

 

[Richtee180]

I've bought a replacement top part, I've got the old one off, just need to get the pin out of the top to get the stem part free to slide the new one on hopefully.

 

[Devonisheaven]

Yes you can just get that bit from Amazon, about a tenner. Easy to do, but you may have to cut the old, broken one off, as the pin would be difficult to get out. Did one last week. 👍

 

[Devonisheaven]

Here it is. Sorry if it is not the one you need, but it did for me. 👍

 

[toad a caravan]

Are you sorted now..if your having probs with the plastic pellet that goes into the new piece before the adjuster try poking into the strut carefully then retrieve it.. it's about 4mm dia and 5mm long... it's used to stop metal to metal contact between aluminium strut and screw adjuster

 

[Richtee180]

All fixed, bought the window tensioner on ebay for £8.50, I removed the screws holding the stay to the frame, then poked the locking pin out with a mini flat head screwdriver, slipped the new one on, pushed the pin in with pliers.
There is another locking pin at the base and the fit is tight so I can't get the holes to line up.
I could drill a little hole to pop the pin in but I can't see it coming off.

 

[Richtee180]

Here it is. Sorry if it is not the one you need, but it did for me. 👍
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Thanks I bought a similar one on ebay