I recently purchased the ClimAir wind/rain deflectors from MacNeil Auto for
my 1989 Vanagon.  No wedges were provided and the instructions where pretty
much the same as below.  I had to send mine back because they did not stay
in place.  One side seemed to fit better than the other.  One side would
literally slide down the window track as you drove.  The other side would
slide down also, but only a little bit.  As long as you didn't drive the van
or open and close the door, they seemed to stay in place okay :)

I would love to get a set of these that fit.  Perhaps mine came from a batch
that wasn't sized correctly.

Steve

1989 Westy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
> Steve Lashley
> Sent: Thursday, December 10, 1998 8:46 PM
> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: vanagon vent shade/wind deflector URL
>
>
> In a message dated 12/10/98 12:12:45 PM, JordanVw wrote:
>
> <<i have a pair of the ClimAir ventshades.
> there are no clips.
> they attatch in the upper channel of the window just by tension/ pressure.
> they dont stay in place....
> the only alternative is to silicone them in, it seems.
>
> chris>>
>
> I was interpreting this from the instructions that say "wedges"
> may be needed
> in some installations.  I would think that if this was the case for the
> Vanagon, they would provide the wedges.  Here is the translation from my
> German instructions.  Let me know if this sounds anything like the
> instructions that came with your set.
>
> "Assembly without drilling.
> To begin installation of the draft deflectors lower the
> windowpane and press
> the deflector up into the window channel.
> The deflector will be held in place by the window guidance channel.
>
> Carefully raise the window and check whether the seat is correct.
>
> With some vehicles is the assembly with addition-wedges.
>
> Scope of supply: In each case a wind deflector is provided for drivers and
> passenger door.
>
> Note: With the VW T4 with electrical window lifter the airlite cannot be
> installed. "
>
> I spoke with someone today who had installed these deflectors on
> their '93 EV
> a couple of years ago.  Twice they had their window shatter for
> no apparent
> reason.  This was a great mystery for them until I told them that the
> deflectors were likely causing the problem.  Her Brother had
> brought them back
> from Germany.
>
> Is anyone familiar with the window units on the Eurovan.  I would
> think that
> you would be able to adjust how high the window will raise so it
> doesn't press
> against the deflector and place stress on the glass.
>
> Steve Lashley
> SKL Enterprises
> Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other
> Accessories for
> Bus, Vanagon and Eurovan
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>