Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 22:28:57 -0800
Reply-To: Todd Last <rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
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From: Todd Last <rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject: Re: vanagon vent shade/wind deflector URL
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Mine did not have any wedges included. I wish they had since the passenger side
vent fell out about 1 week after I had installed it. They break really nicely when
the person behind you runs over them. <g>
I really liked them - just wish they would stay put.
Todd
'88 Westy
Steve Lashley wrote:
> In a message dated 12/10/98 12:12:45 PM, JordanVw wrote:
>
> <<i have a pair of the ClimAir ventshades.
> there are no clips.
> they attatch in the upper channel of the window just by tension/ pressure.
> they dont stay in place....
> the only alternative is to silicone them in, it seems.
>
> chris>>
>
> I was interpreting this from the instructions that say "wedges" may be needed
> in some installations. I would think that if this was the case for the
> Vanagon, they would provide the wedges. Here is the translation from my
> German instructions. Let me know if this sounds anything like the
> instructions that came with your set.
>
> "Assembly without drilling.
> To begin installation of the draft deflectors lower the windowpane and press
> the deflector up into the window channel.
> The deflector will be held in place by the window guidance channel.
>
> Carefully raise the window and check whether the seat is correct.
>
> With some vehicles is the assembly with addition-wedges.
>
> Scope of supply: In each case a wind deflector is provided for drivers and
> passenger door.
>
> Note: With the VW T4 with electrical window lifter the airlite cannot be
> installed. "
>
> I spoke with someone today who had installed these deflectors on their '93 EV
> a couple of years ago. Twice they had their window shatter for no apparent
> reason. This was a great mystery for them until I told them that the
> deflectors were likely causing the problem. Her Brother had brought them back
> from Germany.
>
> Is anyone familiar with the window units on the Eurovan. I would think that
> you would be able to adjust how high the window will raise so it doesn't press
> against the deflector and place stress on the glass.
>
> Steve Lashley
> SKL Enterprises
> Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories for
> Bus, Vanagon and Eurovan
> http://members.aol.com/tentinfo
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