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Hi, we've just taken delivery of our first-ever caravan, a four-year-old Compass Omega 482 and are absolutely thrilled with it. However, we've just discovered that the side windows (they are Seitz) won't stay open, probably should have checked before we bought it. The side arm thingies are supposed to hold the window open - but they don't.

Does anyone know, are we doing something wrong or are they kna****ed? If the latter, can we get new bits and repair them easily or is it a dealer job?

Thanks in advance.

Ab

Have a look here http://www.leisureshopdirect.com/Caravan/ventilation/Window_stays_-_Seitz.aspx

When we tried to replace a couple of window stays we ended up taking the original off and carrrying it around with us in order to make sure we matched it up as there just seemed so many different sorts to choose from.

 hi try

http://caravan-window-stay.co.uk/

Quote: Originally posted by Alistair on 25/3/2011

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We are on our second Compass with these types of stay. The secret is to be gentle. Slowly push the window open past where you want it to be and then release pressure. the window will drop back a little and then lock in to place. It is nothing to do with age, both of our vans have been new and the windows were the same. Literally just a one-finger push open past where you need it and then release pressure. It should work a treat.

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Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 25/3/2011

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I guess some people dont read the op post..

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Quote: Originally posted by beanpark on 26/3/2011

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What's OP post mean?

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Quote: Originally posted by Alistair on 25/3/2011

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We are on our second Compass with these types of stay. The secret is to be gentle. Slowly push the window open past where you want it to be and then release pressure. the window will drop back a little and then lock in to place. It is nothing to do with age, both of our vans have been new and the windows were the same. Literally just a one-finger push open past where you need it and then release pressure. It should work a treat.

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Thanks guys, Alistair's way did work a treat - I guess we were being a bit too brutal! Everything is fine and dandy now for our first trip on Monday. We know how to work the water, the fridge and the heater are still a bit of a mystery but I'm sure we'll get the hang of them, OH is busy reading the manuals!

Thanks again everyone for all your help.

Ab

Quote: Originally posted by Absurdbird on 26/3/2011

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Thanks guys, Alistair's way did work a treat - I guess we were being a bit too brutal! Everything is fine and dandy now for our first trip on Monday. We know how to work the water, the fridge and the heater are still a bit of a mistery but I'm sure we'll get the hang of them, OH is busy reading the manuals!

Thanks again everyone for all your help.

Ab

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