Thanks for the response Steve.

The MV does have westy windows (I assume) since I do have screens now.
It's just that they have been broken and glued a few times and it
would be nice to have pretty new ones :)

The picture on your new website helps very much.

I'll check back in a month or so for the westy style ones.

Ray

On 3/28/06, Steve@EuroCampers.com <Steve@eurocampers.com> wrote:
> on 3/28/06 12:55 AM, ray at ray@ZENFOO.COM wrote:
>
> > I have a 91 Multivan - like a full camper without the appliances.
> > And I just ordered and recieved a replacement screen for the drivers side
> > sliding window from EuroCampers.com. And instead of being an actual
> > replacement for the original screen it's a *temporary* screen that sits in
> > the same track as the window. i.e. you can't close the window when the
> > screen is in.
> >
> > Ahhh!!!!
> > Truly a misleading website. So now it's in the return mail...
> >
> > Does anyone know where I can acquire actual, OEM type replacement screens?
> >
> > thanks,
> > Ray
>
> Hi Ray,
>
> You need to have the original Westy windows to use the Westy screens.
>
> Your window latch will be in the way and you will not be able to close the
> window.  One solution I've seen to solve this problem is to screw a screen
> to the frame on the outside of the van.  I think some of the American camper
> conversions came this way.  It works well but looks lousy.
>
> Another solution is our soft screen kits that you install inside with velcro
> and snaps.  These will work with any Vanagon window and you can leave them
> in place:
> http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4757890
>
> We are working on Westy replacement screens that made from aluminum, and can
> be left in place only on the Westfalia windows.  I think these will be ready
> in about a month.  We are working on some slight revisions after testing
> them in several different year Westfalia campers.
>
> We just recently uploaded a brand new website, and I think we could add some
> better descriptions to our aluminum screen page to eliminate confusion.
> http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=4757892
>
>
>
> -- Steve Lashley
> SKL Enterprises Inc.
> http://EuroCampers.com
> PO Box 339
> 1661 Veterans Dr Ste C
> DeSoto MO 63020
> 636-337-7700 voice
> 636-586-7077 fax
> 888-797-5994 - phone orders
>
>
>