Where to buy your windows from?
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Hi folks
I am about to buy some windows for my T6. I was going to get them from Kiravans but then I started to have a look around at other stockists. In addition to the ‘Kiravan’ Windows I have also found ones from ‘Camper Glass’ and ‘Vee Dub Transporters’. They are all coming out at more or less the same price with the same level of tint etc Does anyone have any advice on which ones are the best to buy or which ones to avoid?
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I am about to buy some windows for my T6. I was going to get them from Kiravans but then I started to have a look around at other stockists. In addition to the ‘Kiravan’ Windows I have also found ones from ‘Camper Glass’ and ‘Vee Dub Transporters’. They are all coming out at more or less the same price with the same level of tint etc Does anyone have any advice on which ones are the best to buy or which ones to avoid?
Thanks
Also can anyone confirm which ones match the standard tint on a Highline Kombi?
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There’s a reasonable variation in prices and quality. Buy cheap and the glass radii can be way out compared to the van’s. The height of the front and rear windows can also vary, making lining them up difficult... wavy glass!
I’ve used Camper glass and VGC and both have quality products. A mate bought from Kiravans and they’re OK.
The general privacy / limo glass used in campers is darker than VW glass I believe.
I’ve used Camper glass and VGC and both have quality products. A mate bought from Kiravans and they’re OK.
The general privacy / limo glass used in campers is darker than VW glass I believe.
I have the flush sliders from VGC too.. a bit pricey but worth it.
Found the right rear window part numbers for standard Kombi slider tints here, thanks @andythom188
Hopefully it will be similar for the LWB.
Burrows1980
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VGC Ltd
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Hi. Matching the tint isn't the biggest issue. It usually evolves around sizes. Windows tend to fluctuate from one manufacturer to another, by 1-2mm.
However, most can 'lose' this by evening out the install.
It's a small detail, but worth noting.
If you email sales@vgclimited.co.uk an image of the whole side of the van, and maybe the trademark as well, we can assist
However, most can 'lose' this by evening out the install.
It's a small detail, but worth noting.
If you email sales@vgclimited.co.uk an image of the whole side of the van, and maybe the trademark as well, we can assist
harriot
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I apologise if this question has been asked 100 times, however I'm hoping I could have a few questions answered!
We have a swb panel van t6 with barn doors.
Have been looking around the Manchester area for fitting for windows in barn door and one one the non door side with a sliding window.
When discussing with people they have mentioned "the barn windows aren't heated" - is this for defrosting etc? Is there pros and cons for this?
In my head we get windows fitted (I don't trust myself) and jobs a good one. Are there things I need to consider which I'm naively forgetting?
We have a swb panel van t6 with barn doors.
Have been looking around the Manchester area for fitting for windows in barn door and one one the non door side with a sliding window.
When discussing with people they have mentioned "the barn windows aren't heated" - is this for defrosting etc? Is there pros and cons for this?
In my head we get windows fitted (I don't trust myself) and jobs a good one. Are there things I need to consider which I'm naively forgetting?
You need to think about how tinted you want the windows. Also if to get opening ones in the slider and opposite window. Then if opening if to get flush fit or not.
harriot
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Ok, thank you - just been looking though your transformation thread. Would you recc windows at each side? Do you have any recommendations for fitters around north west?
I’d also say it depends on your proposed use for the van. I’ve got a camper and the one sliding window on the kitchen side works for us, but we have the roof vents in the poptop and front wind deflectors which allow some ventilation when parked, plus I have a tailgate standoff spacer allowing some additional ventilation.
As said above depends on your use. I have 1 window either side of the van in the panels behind the front doors and one in the tailgate. I left the others metal for some privacy. Others prefer more light and have more windows.
I decided I wasn’t going to be doing cooking in my van so decided didn’t need additional opening windows as well as the driver and passenger doors.
I had my windows glazed at LeisureDrive near Bolton was happy with the work. and I believe AJC conversions are good near glossop.
We had windows fitted to our barn doors. We haven't missed heated rear screens or wipers.
I keep a full size squeegee to clear windows (inside and out).
www.ikea.com
I keep a full size squeegee to clear windows (inside and out).
LILLNAGGEN, Squeegee - IKEA
LILLNAGGEN, Squeegee. You can use the squeegee both for windows and shower surfaces.
www.ikea.com
harriot
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Thank you everyone, just started getting around to conversion now - and there are SO many decisions and learning curves. Still undecided about cooking in the van, tempted to have a top that slides out to pop a stove on outside the van. However need to check what constitutes as a stove for the dvla and changing the van to a camper.
The guidelines for windows when converting to a camper say 3 windows not "2 or more windows on at least one side of the main body (this does not include windows on the driver or passenger doors) to provide a reasonable amount of daylight into the living accommodation"
The guidelines for windows when converting to a camper say 3 windows not "2 or more windows on at least one side of the main body (this does not include windows on the driver or passenger doors) to provide a reasonable amount of daylight into the living accommodation"
As for DVLA and campers, they’ve stopped reclassifying unless certain strict criteria are met. Worth a read of this thread.
www.t6forum.com
V5 Documentation - DVLA Rule Change for Motor Caravan Reregistration June 2019
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