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04-14-2019, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewbie
Dometic makes windows (thermal pane) that open out. They come with a roll-up screen and a privacy screen. I put 3 in my MB van.
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Got any pics?
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04-14-2019, 12:58 PM
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04-14-2019, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 86Scotty
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I'd like to see that set-up mounted on the roof of the van with a solar panel on top, and with just a click of the remote you could reposition to capture better sunlight...
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05-03-2019, 08:20 AM
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@86Scotty, thanks for the thread Hi-Jack. Is that normal, here?
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05-03-2019, 09:40 AM
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Tip Out Window Extensions
Sometimes.
Sorry if that bothered you. I made one post on a similar idea, others followed.
It’s not a conspiracy.
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05-03-2019, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Mischievous
@86Scotty, thanks for the thread Hi-Jack. Is that normal, here?
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Yes. The ideas on this site tend to be as fluid as the van builds themselves.
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05-03-2019, 10:07 AM
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Tip Out Window Extensions
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Originally Posted by Mischievous
@86Scotty, thanks for the thread Hi-Jack. Is that normal, here?
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Often, yes. And often it will be useful info. Go with the flow and enjoy it.
Snarky and/or sarcastic comments are not the norm, though. We’re all pretty chill and just enjoy hanging out and talking vans. (I mean, if you willingly spend a vacation or a year living in a van you have to be chill, right?)
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05-03-2019, 11:45 AM
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I understand, and agree, if follow ups follow the OP subject. However, I submit that these posts, while perhaps similar, did nothing to address my original question. Thanks for listening.
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05-03-2019, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mischievous
I understand, and agree, if follow ups follow the OP subject. However, I submit that these posts, while perhaps similar, did nothing to address my original question. Thanks for listening.
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Well group brainstorming is often how we come up with good ideas.
Ok, so if you pop the trim pieces off your current windows, you'll find the "hinge" is really just a flexure. So, it will open further if you disconnected the latch (mine have emergency exit releases) but the joint will permanently deform and it won't close back up. I suppose you could fit up some fancy multi-link cabinet hinges to make the geometry work to maintain a good seal. Converting to the quick-release latch is pretty however.
The Chevy contractor doors that Scotty posted probably have hinges that would work perfect, but I'm pretty sure they only sold about 17 of those vans before discontinuing that option, so it might be hard to find.
Mod vans did a pop-open version of the Transit side windows, but that involved a full swap to polycarbonate rather than glass. I'm not even sure they kept that option on the production version.
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05-03-2019, 12:36 PM
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That makes complete sense. Where the hinge point is a tongue and slot type, it could easily bend, if pushed too far. So, if I disconnect the locking point, I should be able to find the "oh shit" point. And, limit opening to that.
I would like to see a photo of your quick release locks. Mine are Ford stock latches. I guess the pin could be driven out, and replaced with a snap pin.
Thanks. This simple conversation has helped greatly.
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