ALAN G Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 In the past the quarter lights on cab windows could be turned to give a refreshing dose of air while travelling. Now that they are fixed , presumably for security, it occurs to me that external deflectors could give similar cooling with the window open. Such deflectors were in vogue in the 50s and 60's. Does anyone know where than can be purchased these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Nowadays most vehicles have vents which can give good face level ventilation, so those old deflectors are not much needed and I fear you will struggle to find a manufacturer who would tool up for a small market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 This firm used to make them years ago and whilst their website makes no mention you could perhaps ask them but with so many new vehicles now having cab air con I am not optimistic - but I'll bet there are dozens hanging about in garages throughout the land! http://eeco-ltd.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Alan, Something like these... http://www.vancomfort.co.uk/vcwindraindeflectors.htm Keith. PS But I've never tried them as we can open our windows and still talk due to the design of the body behind the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Keithl - 2018-03-04 4:48 PM PS But I've never tried them as we can open our windows and still talk due to the design of the body behind the cab. I always thought you were a bit odd Keith but carrying a body behind the cab to reduce wind noise whilst talking is really odd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Tracker - 2018-03-04 4:54 PM Keithl - 2018-03-04 4:48 PM PS But I've never tried them as we can open our windows and still talk due to the design of the body behind the cab. I always thought you were a bit odd Keith but carrying a body behind the cab to reduce wind noise whilst talking is really odd! Cheers Rich, but isn't that the definition of a Motor Home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Keithl - 2018-03-04 5:21 PM Tracker - 2018-03-04 4:54 PM Keithl - 2018-03-04 4:48 PM PS But I've never tried them as we can open our windows and still talk due to the design of the body behind the cab. I always thought you were a bit odd Keith but carrying a body behind the cab to reduce wind noise whilst talking is really odd! Cheers Rich, but isn't that the definition of a Motor Home? Actually Keith I thought it was the definition of a hearse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Tracker - 2018-03-04 5:41 PM Keithl - 2018-03-04 5:21 PM Tracker - 2018-03-04 4:54 PM Keithl - 2018-03-04 4:48 PM PS But I've never tried them as we can open our windows and still talk due to the design of the body behind the cab. I always thought you were a bit odd Keith but carrying a body behind the cab to reduce wind noise whilst talking is really odd! Cheers Rich, but isn't that the definition of a Motor Home? Actually Keith I thought it was the definition of a hearse!! Personally, I think taking a deceased friend or relative away on a camping holiday is the height of consideration. Quiet, too! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Brian Kirby - 2018-03-04 6:10 PM Personally, I think taking a deceased friend or relative away on a camping holiday is the height of consideration. Quiet, too! :-D You seem to speak from experience Brian, but at least the conversations should be more stimulating than most of chatterbox and if all else fails I imagine you would have a very handy draught excluder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALAN G Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thanks Keithl. They look good on their website. I'll phone them tomorrow as I wan't to know whether the windows can be opened or closed with the deflectors in place.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 ALAN G - 2018-03-04 6:25 PM I wan't to know whether the windows can be opened or closed with the deflectors in place.. Normally yes. In fact I don't think there would be any point in fitting them if you couldn't open the window with them fitted!!! Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Meanderer Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 On a more serious note and to return to the original post. I've had a pair of G3 wind deflectors installed in the MH for the past 2 years and they are very good. Bought them via EBay from: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/online-depot-ohg?_trksid=p2047675.l256 Cost was around £31 if I remember right. Simple to fix into the window channel and don't impede the movement of the window. My deflectors are a full L shape and fit from bottom leading edge corner to top right corner. Deflect wind and rain, does what it says on the tin. Easy to remove and to clean. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 bought some for my last van. worked very well, kept the wind and noise to a minimum with the window open. need careful fitting though as can over time scratch the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Some previous forum ‘Fiat wind deflector’ discussions https://tinyurl.com/y8ytwfgz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I had a pair briefly, on my Mk7 Transit. Worked really well for about three days, then some so-and-so nicked them, IN THE CHURCH CARPARK! I know Trannies have security issues, but C'MON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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