william1 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 We have an Autotrail Tracker with a 'see through' bathroom window. Have looked in local B&Q for something suitable to stick on the window to make it opague but still to let a certain amount of light in.- they dont seem to sell Fablon and the equivalent product doesn't seem suitable - any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Plenty of potential choice... GOOGLE-search using any of the following: window film fopaque window film privacy window film frosted glass This is an e-bay example... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FROSTED-GLASS-PRIVACY-WINDOW-FILM-76-CM-x-2M-CHEAPEST-/110587911620#ht_1209wt_1080 However (as is said on the link below) these types of self-adhesive film will be intended to adhere to a flat glass surface, so you'll need to be careful applying it to a motorhome plastic window if the latter is well curved. There's also the (small?) possibilty that the adhesive on the film might react adversely with the plastic window material. http://www.caravantalk.co.uk/community/topic/51041-transparent-bathroom-window/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antony1969 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Dont you have a pull down blind ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 A word of warning, I have had sticky film bond to plastic windows. It appears to melt into the plastic of the window under the warmth of the sun. I wouldn't do it. You can buy small sunblinds for car windows mounted with suckers, might work? H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 .....net curtain material hung over the window. (works unless the light is on in the bathroom!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tracker Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 We had a 'Seitz' type cassette roller blind / flyscreen in our Tracker? Have you asked Autotrail - but it will probably be expensive! A small roller blind as sold by the likes of Dunelm and cut to size might do the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerC Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Just to confirm one of the comments above.....I would caution against sticking vinyl film on your window. There is a possibility that the adhesive could damage the window assuming it is a polycarbonate window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebeaches Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Used to have clear bathroom window on our Rapido - it had a blind fitted as standard. However, really miss the clear window - it's opaque on the current van. When out in the wild, always enjoyed the view from the smallest room. *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshague Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 window blind from here http://www.magnummotorhomes.co.uk/view_product.asp?productID=1250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Our previous Rimor had a clear window and although the view from it was usually nice, sometimes I didn't want others to be able to see in. :$ On another van (Rapido) I used a net curtain but it was a nuisance as if the window was open it used to blow around. So for the Rimor I got a Venetian blind from a car boot sale for £1 and cut it down to size and fitted it - the beauty of this was that it would still let light in but give privacy if the slats were adjusted in a certain way. Icould also peak out if I wanted to and no one was aware. :D In transit I shut the bathroom door but if you can't do this you can pull the blind up to prevent it rattling. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Dwight Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Our toilet window is clear but we have a remis blind fitted as standard. I thought all Autotrails came with window blinds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Our 2004 Tracker has blinds on all habitation windows. When using the toilet or shower I just pull the blind up, although I admit to at times sitting on the loo and watching the world go by as I do what is neccesary but I always remember to pull the blind up before I vacate the throne, I do not want to frighten the neighbours or some would say give them a laugh. I certainly would not want to have it (the window not Percy) opaque it is convienent to be able to have a peek out of the window in the night whilst paying a visit, to see what the weather is doing.or how the day is breaking. I would advise anyone wanting to obscure the view, to get a piece of thin coloured plastic or vinyl sheet slightly smaller the the size of the window and four small suckers, drill or punch a hole in each corner and attach a sucker to each corner, this would allow a trial first before looking for a more permanent solution, if that is what you want. Suckers that come with those shower scrub fluffy ball things are very usefull for this sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 At home we have a clear bathroom window which is right next to the loo! 8-) Oh, and the bathroom is at the front of our bungalow ... :$ We used to have a net curtain up at it but I hated it so I swapped it for a Venetian blind (as per our previous Rimor MH) and can 'peak' out if I want to ... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Reminds me a little of the catchphrase in the TV programe 'Hi Di Hi. Something about Good Mooning Campers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 ok! so dont understand why the makers do these clear windows 8-) so get the stick on velcro and put some material up, solved!! when come to sell, remove!! or am i missing summat ere? do not stick owt to the plastic windows!! jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I put "frosted effect" Fablon on the inside a couple of years ago, and with no intention ever of taking it off I cannot see a problem, it has achieved exactly the result I wanted, light and privacy. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sss Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 mikebeaches - 2012-01-27 5:16 PM However, really miss the clear window - it's opaque on the current van. When out in the wild, always enjoyed the view from the smallest room. *-) I agree the 'poo with a view' is great and makes for a great photo album on facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerC Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 1footinthegrave - 2012-01-27 11:16 PM I put "frosted effect" Fablon on the inside a couple of years ago, and with no intention ever of taking it off I cannot see a problem, it has achieved exactly the result I wanted, light and privacy. ;-) The problem is longer term. If your window (which is an expensive bit of kit to replace)is polycarbonate there is the potential, over time, for the adhesive in the vinyl/fablon to react with the window and cause it to craze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carebear Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Our blind is constantly closed, get light in through the roof vent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonflyer Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 We too have a large clear window in the 'loo'. I have solved the problem by attaching a number of small stick on cable hooks to the top of the Seitz blind box. I have made up a curtain from 'burn out' fabric which is patterned and covers the window, just. If I have the window open and it is very breezy then I pull down the netting to prevent it blowing outside. Joyce NB: We damaged a door window on a previous M/H by fixing a car shade with a sucker on a few occasions only. Do not stick anything to the polyplastic windows as they craze badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 sss - 2012-01-28 11:40 AM mikebeaches - 2012-01-27 5:16 PM However, really miss the clear window - it's opaque on the current van. When out in the wild, always enjoyed the view from the smallest room. *-) I agree the 'poo with a view' is great and makes for a great photo album on facebook Me too(lol) not much point in having a window if you can't see out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I quite like the Poowithaview window.........although we have both fly screen and a blind on hours........and the blind is quite sensibly opaque rather than black out...........although I'm somewhat surprised you dont have anything 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather camper Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I too put opaque fablon type stuff on our plastic window 7 years ago, no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderbirds Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hello William1 Like many others our bathroom window is clear and has blinds. We put a patterned opaque film on. It does not have adhesive but is held on electrostatically. You mist the window, apply the film and then smooth with a squeegee. The sad thing is neither the navigator nor I can remember where we bought it. The film works very well but this info is not a lot of use really. Sorry. Just Googled "electro static window film" and got the usual million links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Mel B - 2012-01-27 10:00 PM At home we have a clear bathroom window which is right next to the loo! 8-) Oh, and the bathroom is at the front of our bungalow ... :$ We used to have a net curtain up at it but I hated it so I swapped it for a Venetian blind (as per our previous Rimor MH) and can 'peak' out if I want to ... :DWhat on earth are you peeking out at mel, when your'e sitting on the khazi?. :D :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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