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Simple fixed windows for van?
I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type
with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? |
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On Wed, 1 Jul 2020 20:59:17 +0100, newshound
wrote: I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? When we bought the kitcar it was in the form of a van so we had to cut out the panels and fit the glass ourselves. From memory we just cut inside the frame the depth of the rubber seal plus a bit and then used the hole to create the templates (the size of the hole minus the thickness of the web (all round)) then gave the templates to a local glass Co to make us two laminated windows. I think we warmed the rubbers and bead (one side at a time etc) in a bucket of hot water then wrapped the rubber round the glass (with the joint at the top), pushed the rubber and glass in at the bottom first and then used the string / hooked tools to work the rubber round onto the frame from the inside with someone pushing the lot in from the outside (or did we fir the rubber into the body first then the glass into the rubber?). Then we pushed the bead into place and that was one side done (phew). ;-) The other side then took half the time of the first. ;-) Cheers, T i m |
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On Wednesday, 1 July 2020 20:59:20 UTC+1, newshound wrote:
I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? scrapyard NT |
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newshound laid this down on his screen :
The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Caravan and probably boat types are basically designed to have a thicker panel to fit to. You would probably need to add a 25mm piece of ply around the holes. A better bet would be a car/van scrap yard and look for a van which has had panel windows added, which can be reclaimed. |
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Make sure structural pressures cannot bounce the windows out of their
surrounds. Also be interested in what makes the horse need to be able to see where its been! Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "newshound" wrote in message o.uk... I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? |
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On 01/07/2020 20:59, newshound wrote:
I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? Don't see many horse boxes / transporters that allow the horses a view. There may be a very good reason for this. Like they are totally mental, afraid of everything that moves and easily spooked. Many can't be got into boxes without a bag over their heads. Have you asked other horse box owners how horses get on when they can see where they have been? And what happens when they see you getting tailgated by a moving or rapidly approaching car? It's one thing having to make allowances for riders on horses but totally another thing if we have to start giving extra wide berth to horses in transit that have windows. |
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Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote
Also be interested in what makes the horse need to be able to see where its been! What makes the horse need to see where it is going ? "newshound" wrote in message o.uk... I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? |
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On 02/07/2020 09:04, Peter Hill wrote:
On 01/07/2020 20:59, newshound wrote: I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? Don't see many horse boxes / transporters that allow the horses a view. There may be a very good reason for this. Like they are totally mental, afraid of everything that moves and easily spooked. Many can't be got into boxes without a bag over their heads. Not true, actually. You see them both in coachbuilt horseboxes and in trailers. The windows are typically not very deep so you might not see the horse's head from the ground, but the horse gets enough of a view to give them a frame of reference for the outside world. Have you asked other horse box owners how horses get on when they can see where they have been? And what happens when they see you getting tailgated by a moving or rapidly approaching car? It's one thing having to make allowances for riders on horses but totally another thing if we have to start giving extra wide berth to horses in transit that have windows. |
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On Thu, 2 Jul 2020 09:04:18 +0100, Peter Hill
wrote: snip Don't see many horse boxes / transporters that allow the horses a view. There may be a very good reason for this. Like they are totally mental, afraid of everything that moves and easily spooked. We thought that could be the case when approaching 3 horses in a field the other day with the dog. The dog (a terrier) barks at anything he doesn't know (is safe) or looks like it's going to come near / attack us. So, we stood outside the horse field and they came over because 1) they are inquisitive and 2) I dare say people give them treats there. Once they had determined we (the humans) were friendly (I was scratching their manes) two of them put their heads over the lowish fence and so their noses were about 2' away from this barking dog and no matter how loud he barked they didn't (literally) bat an eyelid. ;-) (Dog then decided to take a few steps back as the horses weren't going to). ;-) You are right though in that some horses or in fact, many animals, especially 'prey animals' (inc horses etc) can be spooked easily. The stray lurcher we are currently caring for has issues with trains going past for example. The terrier cgaf about them and the Cavashon we inherited when Stepdaughter died was actually a train spotter, running to near the track / bridge / crossing when she could hear one on it's way and wouldn't leave if she could hear another (assuming she didn't actually know the timetable), even if we called her on. ;-) Two of daughters three rescue rabbits didn't like being picked up because (apparently) the experience is like being snatched by a bird. The third had overcome the fear and it knew being picked up usually meant a treat or being stroked. Cheers, T i m |
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On 02/07/2020 08:41, Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote:
Make sure structural pressures cannot bounce the windows out of their surrounds. Good point, although I think most of the structural strength in modern van doors comes from the internal frame which is a deep pressed channel structure. Also be interested in what makes the horse need to be able to see where its been! I think it is more to provide them with a frame of reference that stays aligned with gravity while a vehicle bounces around. Brian |
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"Rod Speed" Wrote in message:
Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote Also be interested in what makes the horse need to be able to see where its been! What makes the horse need to see where it is going ? From a window in a rear door? I really feel the quality of your trolling has dropped in the last few months... -- Jimk ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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Lonely Obnoxious Cantankerous Auto-contradicting Senile Ozzie Troll Alert!
On Thu, 2 Jul 2020 18:40:38 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: FLUSH the trolling senile asshole's latest troll**** unread -- JimK addressing senile Rodent Speed: "I really feel the quality of your trolling has dropped in the last few months..." MID: |
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On Thursday, 2 July 2020 09:51:06 UTC+1, newshound wrote:
On 02/07/2020 00:30, tabbypurr wrote: On Wednesday, 1 July 2020 20:59:20 UTC+1, newshound wrote: I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? scrapyard NT That's what my mechanic said, but ones with windows are very thin on the ground. I've not looked for a pair so who knows, but on the face of it that does sound unlikely. It doesn't need to be the same make/model, if you know the relevant dimensions. NT |
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"Jimk" wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote Also be interested in what makes the horse need to be able to see where its been! What makes the horse need to see where it is going ? From a window in a rear door? Nope from the window at the front that some have. |
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Lonely Obnoxious Cantankerous Auto-contradicting Senile Ozzie Troll Alert!
On Fri, 3 Jul 2020 05:57:44 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: FLUSH the trolling senile asshole's latest troll**** unread -- Norman Wells addressing trolling senile Rodent: "Ah, the voice of scum speaks." MID: |
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"Rod Speed" Wrote in message:
"Jimk" wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote Also be interested in what makes the horse need to be able to see where its been! What makes the horse need to see where it is going ? From a window in a rear door? Nope from the window at the front that some have. Of a van? -- Jimk ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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On Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:30:19 +0100, Harry Bloomfield, Esq.
wrote: newshound laid this down on his screen : The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Caravan and probably boat types are basically designed to have a thicker panel to fit to. You would probably need to add a 25mm piece of ply around the holes. You can get seals that go down pretty thin: https://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/shoppi...artmentId=4#27 Cheers, T i m |
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"Jimk" wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" Wrote in message: "Jimk" wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote Also be interested in what makes the horse need to be able to see where its been! What makes the horse need to see where it is going ? From a window in a rear door? Nope from the window at the front that some have. Of a van? Irrelevant to the general question of what horses need to see when being moved in horseboxes etc. |
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Lonely Obnoxious Cantankerous Auto-contradicting Senile Ozzie Troll Alert!
On Fri, 3 Jul 2020 08:05:48 +1000, cantankerous trolling geezer Rodent
Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: FLUSH the trolling 86-year-old senile asshole's latest troll**** unread -- Kerr-Mudd,John addressing senile Rot: "Auto-contradictor Rod is back! (in the KF)" MID: |
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"Rod Speed" Wrote in message:
"Jimk" wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" Wrote in message: "Jimk" wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" Wrote in message: Brian Gaff (Sofa) wrote Also be interested in what makes the horse need to be able to see where its been! What makes the horse need to see where it is going ? From a window in a rear door? Nope from the window at the front that some have. Of a van? Irrelevant to the general question of what horses need to see when being moved in horseboxes etc. But entirely relevant to *your* spouting of "What makes the horse need to see where it is going ?" Very poor trolling again woddles, do you have a temperature & a continuous cough? -- Jimk ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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newshound wrote on 02/07/2020 :
Not true, actually. You see them both in coachbuilt horseboxes and in trailers. The windows are typically not very deep so you might not see the horse's head from the ground, but the horse gets enough of a view to give them a frame of reference for the outside world. Do horses become travel sick? |
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Some gutless ****wit desperately cowering behind
Jimk wrote just the **** that always spews from the back of it. |
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On Fri, 3 Jul 2020 19:35:57 +1000, "Rod Speed"
wrote: Some gutless ****wit desperately cowering behind Jimk wrote Oh the irony! I'm pretty sure you are the *biggest* coward on here cowering behind several pseudonyms! Cheers, T i m |
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"Harry Bloomfield"; "Esq." wrote in message ... newshound wrote on 02/07/2020 : Not true, actually. You see them both in coachbuilt horseboxes and in trailers. The windows are typically not very deep so you might not see the horse's head from the ground, but the horse gets enough of a view to give them a frame of reference for the outside world. Do horses become travel sick? Nope. |
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Some gutless ****wit desperately cowering behind
T i m spewed just the **** that always spews from the back of it. |
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Speed, the auto-contradicting senile sociopath, blabbered, again: FLUSH the trolling senile asshole's latest troll**** unread -- Marland answering senile Rodent's statement, "I don't leak": "That¢s because so much **** and ****e emanates from your gob that there is nothing left to exit normally, your arsehole has clammed shut through disuse and the end of prick is only clear because you are such a ******." Message-ID: |
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On 03/07/2020 10:04, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
newshound wrote on 02/07/2020 : Not true, actually. You see them both in coachbuilt horseboxes and in trailers. The windows are typically not very deep so you might not see the horse's head from the ground, but the horse gets enough of a view to give them a frame of reference for the outside world. Do horses become travel sick? Horses cannot vomit, or so I always believed. This is why certain conditions are much more dangerous to them. |
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On Fri, 3 Jul 2020 19:52:47 +1000, "Rod Speed"
wrote: Some gutless ****wit desperately cowering behind T i m spewed just the **** that always spews from the back of it. Aww, cowardly Rod, hiding behind several pseudonyms accusing me, using my real name and a valid email address of hiding like the coward he is! Oh the irony! Rod (or whatever it's name is), hiding in his tin hut, tapping away (while the battery lasts) nearly 10,000 miles from the UK, contributing nothing and killfiled by most. Cheers, T i m |
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"Rod Speed" Wrote in message:
Some gutless ****wit desperately cowering behind Jimk wrote just the **** that always spews from the back of it. Thought as much. Get tested woddles, not covid - start with personality.... -- Jimk ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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On 03/07/2020 11:57, Andrew wrote:
On 03/07/2020 10:04, Harry Bloomfield wrote: newshound wrote on 02/07/2020 : Not true, actually. You see them both in coachbuilt horseboxes and in trailers. The windows are typically not very deep so you might not see the horse's head from the ground, but the horse gets enough of a view to give them a frame of reference for the outside world. Do horses become travel sick? Horses cannot vomit, or so I always believed. This is why certain conditions are much more dangerous to them. Correct, it's all about the geometry. Colic can be a very serious condition, quite often fatal or requiring major surgery (starting cost £3k). I was lucky to get away with a night in horse hospital and a bill £1k last time. (I think they were being nice to me because it was triggered by what turned out to be an inappropriate wormer). |
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On 03/07/2020 13:41, newshound wrote:
On 02/07/2020 20:02, wrote: On Thursday, 2 July 2020 09:51:06 UTC+1, newshoundÂ* wrote: On 02/07/2020 00:30, tabbypurr wrote: On Wednesday, 1 July 2020 20:59:20 UTC+1, newshoundÂ* wrote: I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? scrapyard NT That's what my mechanic said, but ones with windows are very thin on the ground. I've not looked for a pair so who knows, but on the face of it that does sound unlikely. It doesn't need to be the same make/model, if you know the relevant dimensions. NT They seem to go at about £150 each. Although the Master was sold under several names, there are also several versions. Mine is 2004 and there are *really* not many around. Windowless doors were far more popular owing to theft of contents. Have you thought of a rear-facing camera and giving hoss an lcd screen to watch ? Might even be quicker and cheaper than bodgery on the van doors. You could even play repeats of the Horse-of-the-year show at Olympia :-) |
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On Friday, 3 July 2020 13:41:21 UTC+1, newshound wrote:
On 02/07/2020 20:02, tabbypurrm wrote: On Thursday, 2 July 2020 09:51:06 UTC+1, newshound wrote: On 02/07/2020 00:30, tabbypurr wrote: On Wednesday, 1 July 2020 20:59:20 UTC+1, newshound wrote: I have a Renault Master panel van (not coachbuilt) horsebox, the type with standard solid steel back doors. Wife has decided the horses (rear facing) need to be able to look out. The "proper" Renault glazed units are comparatively expensive but I reckon all I need is one or two simple boat/caravan types fitted within the "single skin" part at the top of the door/s. Any suggestions for suppliers, or things to watch out for? scrapyard NT That's what my mechanic said, but ones with windows are very thin on the ground. I've not looked for a pair so who knows, but on the face of it that does sound unlikely. It doesn't need to be the same make/model, if you know the relevant dimensions. NT They seem to go at about £150 each. Although the Master was sold under several names, there are also several versions. Mine is 2004 and there are *really* not many around. Windowless doors were far more popular owing to theft of contents. So why not go to your glazier, buy some laminated glass & rubber strip? NT |
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