Replacement Window Operators HEHR 008-131 (original?)

[GreatPumpkin]

Need to replace most of my window operators. Some work, barely. Most are stripped and don't work at all. I decided to bite the bullet and just order new ones. Here's what I currently have in most of the windows. I suspect they are not original, because there are still two windows that have the HEHR ones in place. The HEHR's look more like the replcements that each of the three below have available. Does anyone else have a source for good replacements?

The arm is 7-11/16 long and the mounting holes have a 3" spacing.


OUCH! Sticker shock.

Here's what I've found:
Inland RV: $21.95 (sale)
VTS: $17.89
Tom Raper RV: $12.09

[LHall]

We purchased ours from VTS. Get out your checkbook.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by GreatPumpkin

Need to replace most of my window operators. Some work, barely. Most are stripped and don't work at all. I decided to bite the bullet and just order new ones. Here's what I currently have in most of the windows. I suspect they are not original, because there are still two windows that have the HEHR ones in place. The HEHR's look more like the replcements that each of the three below have available. Does anyone else have a source for good replacements?

The arm is 7-11/16 long and the mounting holes have a 3" spacing.


OUCH! Sticker shock.

Here's what I've found:
Inland RV: $21.95 (sale)
VTS: $17.89
Tom Raper RV: $12.09

We have them along with the friction pads that don't need springs.

http://www.inlandrv.com/parts/91587-winopr65ndown.jpg

Andy

[muddy_hollow]

I've bought openers from cheaper sources and guess what, they were crap. They nylon bushing inside pushes out versus the ones from VTS have them on the inside so any pressure pushes it against the inside frame.

I've been very happy with VTS, but I WISH these F****'n things were cheaper. I just bought five, plus the nylon guides. Pretty steep price, but worth the price considering other sources break within the first season.

HTH,

Doug

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by muddy_hollow

I've bought openers from cheaper sources and guess what, they were crap. They nylon bushing inside pushes out versus the ones from VTS have them on the inside so any pressure pushes it against the inside frame.

I've been very happy with VTS, but I WISH these F****'n things were cheaper. I just bought five, plus the nylon guides. Pretty steep price, but worth the price considering other sources break within the first season.

HTH,

Doug

We agree.

There are several versions of most parts available.

We strive to sell only those that we feel are top quality.

Of course, just as you said, sub standard parts are available at a cheap price. "IF" they last one season, you got your moneys worth.

It's been very interesting over my 42 years with Airstream owners.

There are 3 reasons people by Airstreams.

1. They are always in a hurry, so they want something that they can go fast.

2. They love the top quality of an Airstream, and wish to keep it that way.

3. They love the top quality of an Airstream, and could care less what parts are used to fix them, "JUST SO IT'S CHEAP."

We all know the consequences of something cheap.

We also all know, how to spend tons of hours, getting something cheap, and hope it fits. When it doesn't work out the way they thought it would, they either hide or blame someone else for the problems. BUT, they saved a little money.

We have always said, "if someone wants to RV on the cheap, for heavens sake, don't buy an Airstream."

And so it is.

Andy

[GreatPumpkin]

Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

We agree.

There are several versions of most parts available.

blah...blah...blah...

We all know the consequences of something cheap.

blah...blah...blah...

And so it is.

Andy

Thank you Andy, I already found yours and noted them above.
Hence my question in the first post: "Does anyone else have a source for good replacements?"

[Inland RV Center, In]

In over 19 years, no one has reported a single failure in our operators.

Andy

[muddy_hollow]

Originally Posted by GreatPumpkin

Thank you Andy, I already found yours and noted them above.
Hence my question in the first post: "Does anyone else have a source for good replacements?"

BTW, I was not referring to inland RV in my post.

Now those new openers, is the nylon insert on the outside or inside? Meaning can you see the insert from after you install it?


Doug