window unit leaking

[boxer1]

Water is getting into the cavity of the window. I took it off and found that the seal between the two sheets had parted at the braket for the stopper arm.

As I had not used my van over the summer I had left the window at half latch and I believe the window has warped and when I closed it I have broke the seal.

 

What are the windows made of (perspex etc)

 

What glue can I use that will not damage the window

 

Boxer1

[Derek Uzzell]

The double-glazed windows used for caravans and motorhomes are made of acrylic material:

 

http://www.polyplastic.nl/uk/acrylaat.html

 

Successfully bonding acrylic materials together involves a specialised adhesive and a good deal of care:

 

http://www.ehow.com/way_5333254_glue-acrylic-sheets.html

 

I suggest you seek expert advice from a company that produces replacement double-glazed widows for leisure-vehicles. Exhaust Ejector Co. Ltd (EECO) has being doing this for years and now offers a 'rebonding' service for delaminated caravan windows.

 

http://www.eeco-ltd.co.uk/

[Guest pelmetman]

Alternatively if the unit is just filling with water and is otherwise fine ;-)................Just drill a small hole in the bottom corners to allow the water to drain out :D....................Worked on my loo window 5 years ago and its still OK now B-)

[boxer1]

Derek after reading your information I think I will leave it to the experts.

 

I had the window replaced 2008 by a company called EEco Ltd, Halifax. I contacted them and they advised me that they could repair it in two or three hours. I am hopefuly going that direction next year so I will call.

 

Stalwart I asked them about drilling a hole and they thought that would be ok and they could repair it.

 

Thanks for all your help

 

Boxer1