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Quote: Originally posted by Grampian91 on 12/3/2012

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I think you will be better off getting the window repaired.

It sounds like the seal/bond has broken down or the rubber bungs are missing.

The windows should not flex to any degree to damage them even at illegal towing speeds.

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I have an aftermarket Webasto tilt/slide glass sunroof in my Mondeo estate. If you open it fully it tilts up and the back and then slides backwards above the roof like a windslammer but obviously not at as steep an angle.

I was amazed a couple of years ago when I discovered purely by accident 'cos the roof happened to be open that with the sumroof fully open my mpg went up by approx 5 mpg.

Only any good in nice weather and a sunroof like mine costs a lot more than a windslammer though.

And yes, I had one back in the day too. On top of my Cortina towing an old Swift Doublette with single glazed glass windows, no fridge, no hot water, no mains..........     

those were the days......

Quote: Originally posted by Sproz on 11/7/2010

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Also for those who are in 6th at 60mph towing, you are bordering on labouring the engine and increasing mpg, which some do report, my onboard computer tells me I'm better in 5th on the flat at 62ish and 6th on a slight downslope.

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