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frissby
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 Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:17 am Post subject: 1973 Middle Slider Window Latch |
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I just bought my first bay window and the middle slider windows do not have latches. I am not even sure they are factory. Any idea where I can procure latches so I can secure the windows in the closed position? Thank you.
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78BusGA
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frissby
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| Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1973 Middle Slider Window Latch |
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This is the middle slider window, not the door window. Yes, it is velcro holding it closed, and it is concerning which is why I want to figure out if I can get a latch installed so they will lock closed.
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1973 Middle Slider Window Latch |
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Those are aftermarket windows, maybe Riviera?, few members here have had much luck sourcing replacement parts.
First place I'd go is my local mom and pop RV repair shop and show them, they may have a window from something else with a similar latch.
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frissby
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| Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:18 am Post subject: Re: 1973 Middle Slider Window Latch |
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Those are not factory windows for '73. They would have the vent wing in that place usually.
Is that Velcro holding the window closed? Thats worrying if it is. |
I apologize Tom, I did not realize that the middle windows on bays had vent wings in them from the factory. I have been looking at photos from the gallery and am seeing bays with their factory middle windows and they have vent wings. This is my first bay so I am still learning the ins and outs. Thank you.
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pioneer1
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| Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:24 pm Post subject: Re: 1973 Middle Slider Window Latch |
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Get a paint stir stic. Cut it to length so it sits in the sliding window trough. Done
We use a wood 2x3 to block our sliding glass door...same thing
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