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Window screen channel

When I removed the window screens on our coach the plastic channel on some of the windows cracked. Does anyone have a source for these channels? Searched the net but did not come up with anything.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: Window screen channel

Reply #1 –
Did you try Hehr, the window manufacturer?
Steve & Ginny Hill
96 U295 36'/Wrangler
Tampa

Re: Window screen channel

Reply #3 –
@Roland FOT has them. I got a few last time I was there.

see ya
ken
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Re: Window screen channel

Reply #5 –
Thanks for the replies, but still could not source the channel. Guess I'll have to cal Foretravel.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Hehr window hardware (was Window screen channel)

Reply #6 –
Went to FOT today to pick up some sliding sash latches. I thought they were Atwood DH287-CK (black) or DH407-CK.  some sources have them @ $20 or more.  They are only $8 below.
Atwood Sash Lock (Black) 2": nwrvsupply.com
HOWEVER, those are not quite like what I have. At FOT, the ones I picked up are very similar, but w/o the notch.  Remarkably, the proper FT Hehr thumb latch is the same price at FOT as the Atwood from nw rv supply.  Only red is available. The following site incl instr for replacement:
On-Line Parts Store
In the process of checking out window hardware, I found this Hehr Service Manual. Note that it can be saved as PDFs

Maybe some of these parts will work with Hehr:
Atwood window parts
Service Manual Home

Having trouble editing on tablet. So links are not where I intended 😁
Mogan David
1999 U295 36'

Re: Window screen channel

Reply #7 –
Before giving up you might call Hehr in Newton, KS, 316-283-6100. It may take more than one call to get someone who will actually try to find out if they have these old parts. I bought new weather stripping for the front side windows about 5 years ago but it took three phone calls to get someone willing to check their old stock. I think her name was Linda. I am not sure if they will ship the obsolete parts. I had to go to the factory to get the weather strip and to insure it was the correct part.

There are also plants in California, Indiana and Michigan but I've had no experience with them. I believe the obsolete parts are in Kansas.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

Re: Window screen channel

Reply #8 –
Any of this what you are looking for
Window Parts
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Window screen channel

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Roland Begin –
When I removed the window screens on our coach the plastic channel on some of the windows cracked. Does anyone have a source for these channels? Searched the net but did not come up with anything.

Roland
I can't help with the channel, but have a question:
How did you remove the screens? My screens and windows need to be cleaned.
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

Re: Window screen channel

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Dakota Slim –

How did you remove the screens? My screens and windows need to be cleaned.

Remove the "U" channel under the screens.  That allows the screen to be lowered enough to angle it out.

Best to use a flat blade screwdriver just slightly less wide than the bottom of the U channel to start prying it up-- Less chance of cracking the plastic channel.  Once up a little, it will come out the rest of the way by hand.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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