Small sliding windows

Pathfinder100 · 2022-02-23 16:57:31

Does anyone know if it's possible to get smaller sliding windows than these? These ones are 750 x 240, which isn't the worst, but if I could get slightly smaller it would be nice. Look for ideally under 750, maybe 600-700mm in length.

Small sliding window @ eBay

I am looking to put one or two on the back side panels, high up to give me a bit of airflow, while maintaining privacy. Something like this.

One problem I see is a massive strut that runs down the inside of that panel in the middle. It doesn't look structural but i'm still hesitant on whether to cut through it. Is it ok to cut it?

Last edited by Pathfinder100 (2022-02-23 17:20:46)

Casper · 2022-02-23 17:27:52

Smaller but fatter

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113926942860 … =109724841

Probably better searching marine as a small boat may have what your looking for. As for that strut. Get the angle grinder out. Its not there on the taxi or disabled versions of the van. I took a few out my present bus to allow toilet cassette access and one in my last bus for a gas locker door. You may get a bit more panel vibration but your glass and any insulation should soak that back up.

Pathfinder100 · 2022-02-24 21:12:23

I did at one time consider those rectangular portholes on my last van. They might work on this van just as well. Enough space to get some airflow, but not enough that someone can get their hand through.

If not, that sliding window you linked would be good.

Need to think on it a bit. smile

vaz2121 · 2022-02-25 14:52:38

Pathfinder100 wrote:

Does anyone know if it's possible to get smaller sliding windows than these? These ones are 750 x 240, which isn't the worst, but if I could get slightly smaller it would be nice. Look for ideally under 750, maybe 600-700mm in length.
https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/forum/img/members/1305/mini_small-sliding-window.jpeg
Small sliding window @ eBay
I am looking to put one or two on the back side panels, high up to give me a bit of airflow, while maintaining privacy. Something like this.
https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/forum/img/members/1305/mini_Peugeot_Expert_Window_Placement.jpeg
One problem I see is a massive strut that runs down the inside of that panel in the middle. It doesn't look structural but i'm still hesitant on whether to cut through it. Is it ok to cut it?
https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … r_not.jpeg

My Van stated life out as just that a 815 Enterprise Van so I assume that brace was cut out to install the glass and the plastic blank thingy behind where the wardrobe is ... In front of what would have been a replacement window on the otherside .................
I don't really know because apparently it's a professionally built conversion [There's all the hallmarks off] and obviously done several years before I got it ..................

Also I'm fairly sure they fitted the Glass to the rear doors as well.....................

JohnDragonMan · 2022-02-26 00:59:25

hmm i cant really help with the sliding windows but i can give my little bit of input if it helps..

who needs windows? i use LED strip on a dimmer to light the back.. i have a small solar panel on the roof which is more than enough to keep the battery charged and you cant see it. total stealth camper. you would never know!

Last edited by JohnDragonMan (2022-02-26 00:59:55)

Pathfinder100 · 2022-03-01 04:08:25

In this country the windows are mostly moot. Abroad it's a different situation when its 26C at 2am and you need that air flow.

What i ideally want is some really small windows. Big enough to get airflow, small enough you cant get robbed easily. My van isn't very stealth in the grand scheme of things. It has a fixed frame solar panel for one. But it works for me, for now.

kenbw2 · 2022-03-01 19:27:17

Does nobody here have windows to admire the scenery? That's the biggest reason I added more to mine

OAT · 2022-03-02 05:24:11

kenbw2 wrote:

Does nobody here have windows to admire the scenery? That's the biggest reason I added more to mine

You know there is. smile

Probably less of an essential if you are away on a break or holiday when you are likely to be out and about. Bit different when living in a van and potentially sitting through days, even weeks of bad weather.

Also it depends where you stop I suppose. For myself, if it were a place where I felt the need for "security", I would go somewhere else. That's the advantage of wheels, you can choose your neighbors. And, if you have windows, your view.

Casper · 2022-03-02 18:19:42

Yip put them in mine and changed the back doors to ones with glass

I feel if i was in the van living for even as little as a week the lack of windows in crap weather would be depressing.

kenbw2 · 2022-03-02 21:18:58

Casper wrote:

Yip put them in mine and changed the back doors to ones with glass
https://i.postimg.cc/Xqcw72wN/01.jpg
I feel if i was in the van living for even as little as a week the lack of windows in crap weather would be depressing.

What actually happened to this van? Same colour as mine by the looks

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