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09-30-2010, 06:30 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
sun city
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 171
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Difficulty opening windows
The windows on my Argosy are difficult to open. I have to unlatch them from the inside, then pry them open from the outside. They don't seem stuck. They open easily from the outside. The arms just won't move them from the inside. Are the Window Position Guides the cause of the difficulty? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Sally
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09-30-2010, 06:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,480
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Mine are kinda hard too --- and I used to open them from the outside UNTIL I changed my axles. Now the trailer is too high for me to reach & open them effectively.
If I get into just the right position, hold my tongue correctly, then I can get the windows to open ... otherwise, it's a struggle. Seems like I just don't have the strength.
Hoping someone will respond to your inquiry with a resolution.
Laura
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09-30-2010, 07:04 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 25' Tradewind
Waskesiu Lake
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 394
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Our 1977 Airstream has position stops on each window arm. We have to push both arms slightly inward at the same time we push outward for the windows to open. This is the way they are designed to work. If yours are the same design, failing to push inward would make them seem incredibly hard to move.
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2011 Ram 1500 Quad cab, 5.7 Hemi, tow pkg.
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09-30-2010, 07:54 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RV H-D Lady
The windows on my Argosy are difficult to open. I have to unlatch them from the inside, then pry them open from the outside. They don't seem stuck. They open easily from the outside. The arms just won't move them from the inside. Are the Window Position Guides the cause of the difficulty? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Sally
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Sally.
It's a function of exactly which direction you initially push the window arms.
Andy
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09-30-2010, 01:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
sun city
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 171
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Sally.
It's a function of exactly which direction you initially push the window arms.
Andy
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Exactly which direction should I initially push the window arms?
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09-30-2010, 03:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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They are tricky!
Once you unlock the window, lift the handles on each side of the window. Push out and up at the same time. It takes a little practice. This is one of the things that I thought AS would have improved over the years, but they haven't. It is somewhat more difficult when you have to reach over the counter or while you are on your knees on the bunk or couch. Try practicing on a window that you have easy access to. Good Luck
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09-30-2010, 06:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
sun city
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 171
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TG Twinkie
Once you unlock the window, lift the handles on each side of the window. Push out and up at the same time. It takes a little practice. This is one of the things that I thought AS would have improved over the years, but they haven't. It is somewhat more difficult when you have to reach over the counter or while you are on your knees on the bunk or couch. Try practicing on a window that you have easy access to. Good Luck
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Out and Up, Out and Up, Out and Up. I'll try that!! Thanks.
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09-30-2010, 07:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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The big window over the couch is awkward for us and almost takes two people to hold both lifters, because of the way you sort of have to bend over, stick out your butt for balance, and keep from falling down on the couch at the same time. ...
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09-30-2010, 07:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
sun city
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 171
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redhawkerII
The big window over the couch is awkward for us and almost takes two people to hold both lifters, because of the way you sort of have to bend over, stick out your butt for balance, and keep from falling down on the couch at the same time. ...
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Thanks redhawker, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that finds the window opening process challenging.
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09-30-2010, 07:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
sun city
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 171
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kevin242
Our 1977 Airstream has position stops on each window arm. We have to push both arms slightly inward at the same time we push outward for the windows to open. This is the way they are designed to work. If yours are the same design, failing to push inward would make them seem incredibly hard to move.
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I think I've tried every possible combination of up,out, in... but I'll definitely make sure I try the "in (as in squeeze towards each other?) and out." Thanks Kevin!!
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09-30-2010, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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Did you just replace the window gaskets? Ours began to stick after we did - rubbing the gasket and frame down with silicone spray lube helped.....
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09-30-2010, 08:02 PM
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#12
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3 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
sun city
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 171
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No Gary, we haven't done anything to them but clean them. But when we do replace the gaskets I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!!
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09-30-2010, 08:21 PM
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#13
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4 Rivet Member
1977 25' Tradewind
Waskesiu Lake
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 394
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RV H-D Lady
I think I've tried every possible combination of up,out, in... but I'll definitely make sure I try the "in (as in squeeze towards each other?) and out." Thanks Kevin!!
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Exactly. Arms pushing slightly inward toward the center of the glass, then push to open... IF Argosy mechanisms are the same as in our 1977 AS. . Good luck.
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1977 25' Tradewind (with two ... three... FOUR dogs)
2011 Ram 1500 Quad cab, 5.7 Hemi, tow pkg.
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12-08-2010, 05:43 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 24
sun city
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 171
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UPDATE _ the more the windows have been opened, the easier it has become. I think the POs NEVER opened them.
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