Unbox & install Polyvision Aero Black windows for camper van. Ducato/Relay/Boxer/Ram Promaster.
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- In this video we unbox and install our Polyvision Aero Black windows. We purchased these from Magnum Motorhomes and chose this type as they sit nice and flush to the body of the van and have a good level of tint. you can see these windows and download the fitting instructions by clicking this ink:
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Very happy with the end result and will look much better when the external vinyl wrap has been fitted similar to the coach built camper vans. especially on the rear doors. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Thanks mate , very informative , looks well complicated , iv just recently bought my relay van and excited to get started
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Grate vids keep them coming ..
windows fitted today thanks to your video for all the help, only thing i done different as im too impatient is i screwed the wooden frame to the van when i bonded it instead of clamping it and waiting, the screws were hidden by the window so all good and saved waiting hours on the frame bond drying :)
good idea, stainless steel screws hopefully in case they get damp/wet? I found the sikaflex 221 went off pretty quick, enough to hold it in place to attend to the fixings anyhow, although it was back in the warm days of early summer. thanks for the update, all the best.
Really good video ❤, I’m about to fit some of these windows soon and this is very helpful 😊👋🙏🚐happy new year and hello from Australia 😊👋🙏🚐
Thank you so much and good luck with your install. Don't suppose we could swap some DIY knowledge for some weather??
Amazing ! You’re next level mate; thank you !
Wow, thanks!
Tidy instructions and good advice,and I am a tradesman great stuff. Maybe a face mask for the swarf. Well done very clear.
Thanks 👍
Also while i'm here the mysterious grey clips are not needed when installing the blind with a window. The blinds can also be used as stand alone blinds and if not fitted in conjunction with a Polyvision window they can sag in the centre, the clips are designed as supports to stop the sagging of the blind. When fitting with the Polyvision window the blind is supported by the window so no need for the clips.
Thanks for the video. I was hoping you would show us how to fit the inner frame with the blinds and fly screen :)
Tad and smidge 😂 brilliant
thanks. I forgot the 'gnats whisker' though!
Thank You to this advice.
You are so welcome!
Brilliant video thanks :-)
Very welcome
Hi, thank you for the very good videos with lots of instruction. Just a question : what is the purpose of the small metal bar that is positionned on the center of the upper face of the window? I am talking about the metal bar with 3 or 4 screws already installed when you bought the window? Thank you!
I know what you mean, it is holding the frame together. the frame is not 'one piece' as such and is bent to shape from a longer aluminium extrusion. the two ends are then screwed together with that small ba you can see. Sounds crap I know but actually is OK and once fitted you cant really see that bar at all from inside or out.
Great video, very informative and concise. I'm looking to install these windows in a vehicle body with thick walls (insulated @ circa 50mm +), do you think this is possible to bridge the gap between the timber and the internal trim and still make it look presentable? Many thanks.
what i used in this video might help th-cam.com/video/Dop7b_11_MY/w-d-xo.html
Great vid! Pretty much following it to the word, thanks! Can I ask did the inside surround fit okay with the baton depth you selected?
Yes it did, using 34x27 planed timber from B&Q, the solway panel and then the window shade all fit together nicely with the two parts of the window covering the timber so it cant be seen.
Loving the series and are umpteen deep, about to start ordering stuff now myself for the same van. I don’t suppose you remember what size windows you used in the rear and the sides please?🙏🏼
Not off the top of my head now but if you browse through previous comments on the window video I have answered this a few times previously so you should find the info. many thanks.
Really helpful warts and all approach. We have been trying to gather together all the items we need before making a start, and windows are still a problem. We particularly like the Solway Elegence ones, which are very similar to the Polyvision Aero. Did you consider these, as you have purchased other significant items from Solway?
Purchased a complete solway panel set and the seat frame. no experience of the Solway windows I'm afraid, luckily Magnum had full stocks of the Polyvision when I got mine. Good luck with your window hunt and thanks for watching.
My experience of Solway is that items were sent quite quickly but had no idea they had been sent and when arriving as communication was 'zero'! Nice products but they need to go on a customer service training course.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 Had a similar experience, but all good in the end. Hoping you will video the seat installation and find out if you experienced any positioning issues particularly in respect of chassis. Did you use M10 bolts? BTW, the seat was somewhat heavier than I had expected.
Very informative and useful video! Please could you tell me how long you left the soudal carbond to cure before continuing with fitting the window? Cheers
Overnight as I recall. thanks for watching.
Hi there! Great video! Do have or know of a video fitting the frame on the inside? 🤔
Not really about that specifically. I found that using simple B&Q timber as shown in the video was suitable for he solway panel and the blind, more by luck than judgment to be fair.
Hi there, thanks for the great video, currently building a Boxer and thinking about using these windows, could you please advise which size windows that you used ?
they are 900x500 and came from magnum motorhomes. hope that helps
Great informative video! i am trying to find out how much more width the blind frame adds on to the the window aperture. I'd really like to fit one of these windows in my vw t4 sliding door but not totally sure it will fit with the sliding door locking button being where it is. many thanks!
Good question. my recommendation would be to talk to Magnum Motorhomes as the Polyvision windows are theirs, and they will be able to supply you with full spec sheet inc all dimensions.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 thanks for that. I'll give them a call 👍.
Do your corner pieces keep on falling off? Mine do lol ! They don't seem to fit very well at all. I think I will invest in some velcro to try to keep them in place.
Great video as usual. Keep up the good work!
yep, they sure do. nothing a small blob of sikaflex didn't remedy however. hopefully wont have to take them off anytime soon....
Hi, thanks for the video, very informative. I'm a bit confused by the frame with blinds that comes with the window though as you didnt show it on your video, can I ask, does it fit over the wooden frame?
If you have a look at another of his videos it makes it a bit clearer. th-cam.com/video/Dop7b_11_MY/w-d-xo.html
I have the same question!
yes it does, I used 34x27 timber from B&Q, and when the inner blind frame is fitted, the two parts meet together thus covering the timber from view so all good.
Hi, this is Lee Carter from Magnum Motorhomes. We are new to youtube however thought i would comment on the great video and ask if we could possibly link the video to our website to help others when it comes to installing?
Very happy for you to, thanks for watching and thinking I've done a worthy job.
hi love the guide, what size windows did you fit. many thanks.
900x500 on the sides and 500x400 on the back doors. all came from magnum motorhomes. hope that helps.
loving these videos im deciding on my windows and really like the look of them, unfortunately out of stock everywhere, could you tell me are they glass or plastic please
Shame to hear about the stock situation. mine came from Magnum Motorhomes and I believe that Solway do something similar too. they are plastic not glass. thanks for watching. good luck!
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 thank you I'll check solway out , I'm on the fence about getting their panels also after watching your fitting video
Great video thanks - are the windows double glazed?
Yes they are. thank you for watching. if you go to Magnum Motorhomes website, the windows details are all there..
Great video, very informative! Just wondering how you lined the frame up on the outside? What reference points did you use to make sure the frame fitted properly inside?
Thanks for the comment. on the inside and outside, basically lots and lots of masking tape and lots and lots of measuring, cups of tea and more measuring until I was happy with the location. you are restricted mostly by the inside ensuring it fits neatly into the recess allowing for the internal wooden frame, that will control where it sits on the outside, if that makes sense? good luck with your windows.
Thanks! Yeah I’ll make sure I’ve got lots of teabags at the ready. Think I’ll line it up inside and drill a few small pilot holes so I can line it up on the outside 🤷♂️
@@leonfoggitt5457 I've seen another video where they drew a cross from the four corners on the inside to find center, center of the recess on the inside that is, then drilled a small pilot hole allowing them to take measurements on the outside. When doing windows I think the key is to approach the day with a goal of not letting the kettle go cold....
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 Thanks : ) haha, I'll aim for that!
Hi, very informative video and series. Given that the door / body skin has a radius of 5000mm and these window frames are flat, I calculated the gap top and bottom should be approximately 7.5mm for an overall window frame height of 550mm. Which in theory might require quite a thick bead of sealer up to 8.5mm thick at the top and bottom of the window frame if you assume at least a 1mm thick bead of sealer between the window frame and door skin. Yet looking at your final result, you seem to have a reasonably even gap all around the frame to door skin. This can only lead me to assume the door skin and frame deflect to meet each other? Was the uneven gap noticeable prior to applying the sealer and bolting together? This has me agonising on whether to go for the Dometic S7P windows which appear to be the only windows with a 5m radius specifically for curved sides e.g. the Ducato, Boxer, Citroen etc. But they are more than double the price!
thanks for the great question. yes the window is flat but as the body is pretty thin and flexible, the two pull together neatly all the way around for a even gap for the sikaflex. yes it could be argued that this distorts the shape of the body very slightly but it really does not notice, especially as the side of any FCA van is like a relief map of the Himalayas anyway if you look down the side from the rear. I would not spend the double price for the Dometic windows, these Polyvision ones are great, very happy. But up to you of course, it is your money... best of luck with it.
The body will easily flex to the window, especially with hole cut out! The car bond will keep it there.
The panel is going to be inherently flat because the flat wooden frame inside is pre-bonded to the van. On white van, you'd never notice, on a dark colour possibly but you'd have to look pretty hard.
Hey, great video going to attempt mine tomorrow! What size screws did you use for attaching frame to window? Thanks in advance.
good luck with it. I cant honestly remember now as it was a while ago, I do recall they came from Screwfix and were listed as a 'gauge' and not by 'mm'. important to get the right length as too short and they dont grip well and too long and they will go straight through. If I recall I got 2 sizes (only a couple quid each box after all) and tested the length first. sorry I cant be more help as have since 'decanted' all my screws into a multi-compartment box and dont have the sizes/boxes anymore.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 thank you. I will have a search.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 I have now watched this video for about the 59th time and noticed you actually say what size screws they are! Number 8, 3/4 inch. Sorry for being a numpty!
@@joe2001mini No worries, I don't even remember saying it 😃
Point and a pencil is a compass. You have a pair of dividers!
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so you did the frame a few mm wider than the window and then you made the hole the same size of the frame is that right?
Essentially, I made the hole in the van where the inner lip on the window itself that will physically push through the metal body of the van a couple of mm larger so that it would fit nicely first time and not have to start 'filing' away at the hole to make it fit. I also then ensured the wooden inner frame was again 'well sized' so it fits first time. I would say a couple of mm again is fine or even up to 5mm will work OK. The polyvision windows have a good 1.5cm of meat all the way around so better a slightly loose fit that goes in first time than a tight fit after hours of fighting with the metal file.
Please could I ask what size polyvision windows you used for the Relay on side and barn doors.. Thanks
the side windows are 900x500 and the rears are 500x400. hope that helps.
This is my job today! May seem like a daft question but where do you take the ‘cutout’ dimension from? Is it the same as the size of the window ordered? Can’t find this info from the (rather poor) Instructions!
I measured the inner lip and added a couple of mm.
Yer Im about to fit the exact same window too and thought erm.. wheres the template or at least cutting dimensions?
Hi, very useful and informative video. Could you tell me what size windows these were please? Thanks
Not sure off the top of my head now but I have answered it a few times in previous comments so take a look and the info should be there. cheers.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 thanks 👍
Hello,
A fitter warned us off these for our Sprinter due to vibration and leaks. What’s your experience after 2 years please?
Fitter is talking rubbish, two years on and they are still perfect and have not leaked a drop, not a dribble! very happy with them.
Very informative thank you, are these 950mm x 450mm windows.
I used 900x500 on the sides and 500x400 in the back doors. got them all from Magnum Motorhomes. the 900x500 just fits on the inside after you have added the wooden frame as you see in the video so I would not really recommend larger for relay/ducato unless you want to chop alot of door out on the inside. the 500x400's on the back doors look hideous at the moment against the white van, look two big eyes looking at you, but the very last job for me is to take the van to my local 'vehicle wrap' guy and have some of that white covered up...thanks for watching.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 Looks fab, tha js for the info, I have an L4H3 Ducato and gave just started my conversion so will follow yours with interest. It will really finish it well once the wrap is on.
Can I ask what size that window is please?
Did you ever determine the purpose of the cream plastic pieces? I have two also I’m not sure what to do with 😅
Nope, never did get round the calling Magnum about it and they are still in my 'odd bits' box.
Wiltshire Custom Camper if I find out I will let you know!
Hi, great video!
Please can you tell me the size of the windows in the back and the size of the windows on the side.
Thanks
900x500 and 500x400. hope that helps. thanks.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 Hi, top video. Regarding the size of 900x500 side windows, I would like the largest windows possible. To that end, it looks like you might not be able to fit the next size up, which is 1000x550 when you consider the internal frame. Would you agree?
@@patrickbruce9002 Yes, I think the 550 height may be OK but the width will be very tight on the inside to fit a frame. might be an idea to call Magnum and see if you can find the dimensions for the required hole cut out for that window then make a cardboard template and test fit it and see if a wood frame will fit. Other option although personally not a fan, would be glass of course as you can cut out a larger aperture. Hope that helps and good luck with it.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 I assume you meant the 550 height will be very tight as I've since measured the recess on my Relay and established it is 547mm high x 1150, where the wood would then be onto the slightly larger 2nd skin of the door, which I measured is 605 x 1200. (if that makes sense) So, a wooden frame of say 20mm wide (2x20)+550= 590 high. Instead of your size which is 34 wide x 27 deep. Looking at the width of the clips and the detailed drawing that can be downloaded from Magnum motor homes, the total window frame height is apparently only 14mm larger than the aperture. So in theory the wooden frame only needs to 550+(2x14)= 580mm + say 2mm all round for clearance means a 20mm wide by 27mm deep frame would fit and provide enough are for the clips. Could you see a narrower frame being an issue?
Nice vid, I am considering the same windows in my boxer van, what size did you use for the sliding door plz? Are you happy with your choice? Thanks in advance. P.s. cracking work
they are 900x500 and came from magnum motorhomes although I believe the windows from Solway are also similar.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 thanks for the info, I was thinking the 1000 x 550 might be a little big. I have same van so will go for same window.
@@GrumpyGarry121 Yes, it would be fine on the outside but you may struggle to fit it into the recess internally, if that makes sense.?
Could I ask what thickness of wood you used and (particularly) the “odd” Solway panel where you’ve add the trim on a later video please?
I am so sorry, but I am not sure what the question is you're asking? could you kindly elaborate the question for me and I'll be happy to answer if I can.
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203
Sorry I wasn’t clear
I was wondering what thickness of wood you framed the windows with and in particular the window where the Solway panel isn’t as recessed
It was 27x44 timber from B&Q if my memory serves me correctly on the rear windows and the sliding door. on the 'odd one out' window I doubled this up to fill the gap and also some other shims and things. that one is awkward as the gap is smaller at the top than the bottom. As wood is so so expensive now, I would get your window and the panelling you intend to use and then take measurements of the gaps to buy the right thickness for your situation before installing the window. my wood purchase was actually just a guess but luckily it turned out to be perfect!!
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 perfect
Looks like the predictive text won on my original question
Look like a good option but quite costly compared to the nirmal bubble type windows
I'm not sure what bubble windows are but I didn't think these were crazy expensive? cheaper than the dometic ones anyway.
What size battons did you use for the frame
25x38 although that worked for me with my choice of internal wall covering. yours may well be different so best to 'offer' into place your finished wall cover whatever that may be and measure the gap you have to work with.
Interesting I wonder what one large window costs
They were purchased from Magnum Motorhomes, check out their website for current prices.
Where did you get your van from and how much
Was purchased privately. tried to buy new through van sales companies but found I was lacking a good Stetson and boots to be able to relate to them so gave up and bought second hand privately.
What size windows have you used in the sides and back doors ??
replied to another comment just a couple of days ago with this info, take a look at that one , should be only a short way down the list.
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Are these double glazed windows
they are. have a look at magnum motorhomes website for details as they came from there.
Ha Ha. I always measure everything within a tad and a smidge.
It gets complicated because in some parts of the country a tad is smaller than a smidge, in others the smidgeon is smaller, but obviously the 'nats whisker' is the smallest...... :-)
@@wiltshirecustomcamper7203 I'm just re-watching your videos on CAK tanks. Are they made from HWPE? I have looked on their ebay listing and their website. There is no mention of what type of plastic is used? They look blown molded but looking at your video they dont look very thick. How thick was the plastic? It's hard to tell from the video but the tank only looked about 2mm to 3mm thick.
Great informative video.. love it and have done my van windows easily thanks to your efforts.. But for goodness sake drop the brain dead mind bending whistling !!!
Constructive criticism music makes it hard to hear what your saying and unnecessary
yes, lesson learned early on in the build and later vids have no music on them.
Switch off the background music.
Not the first to mention that but thanks for watching and for commenting,
Yes please do! Great video but awful music. I love music and I love informative videos but do not understand why they should mix.
I think it's lovely music
£400+ and no fitting instructions unbeliverble take us for mugs
I cant honestly remember now if they had instructions in the box or not, but they are downloadable from the Magnum website here: magnummotorhomes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/POLYVISION-FITTING-INSTRUCTIONS-1.pdf