Curtain end stops

[FlyFishInn]

At the end of the curtain track, there are end caps (stops) that prevent the clips from sliding off the end. These are screwed to the track.

I had one break this weekend. I have been surfing to fine replacements with no luck. Any suggestions where to find a replacement?

[Angel73]

Originally Posted by FlyFishInn

At the end of the curtain track, there are end caps (stops) that prevent the clips from sliding off the end. These are screwed to the track.

I had one break this weekend. I have been surfing to fine replacements with no luck. Any suggestions where to find a replacement?

Are you talking about the yellow pastic end caps?Am not sure if you can still get them new but try this place. http://www.colawrvsalvage.com/ or this https://www.rvsurplussalvage.com/

[madrone]

I just put a small stainless steel screw into the track as a replacement end stop. Don't put it in so tight as to distort the track.

[FlyFishInn]

From what I gather, use a small stainless screw and keep your eyes out for replacements if they come along. Thanks.

[Zeppelinium]

do you mean these?

[FlyFishInn]

Mine have a more rounded edge.

Thanks. The search goes on...

[Cracker]

Try the mothership (Airstream) in Ohio. I bought several there last summer.

[jcanavera]

They use those on the curved track sections in the front and back. My dealer had these in stock when one broke last year.

Interestingly enough on my 2004 with the straight track sections, they just place a screw at the end of the track with the edge of the head just over the track end to keep things from sliding off.

Jack

[NeoCole]

Originally Posted by Zeppelinium

do you mean these?

Attachment 21719

Yes Yes.. I need those.. A set.. Where do I find them? I hate to revive an old thread but I've been google image searching and this is the only hit I've found.

[TBRich]

Those used in newer Aristreams are shown below. You can get them at an Airstream repair center, I know. We bought some at Oasis RV in Tucson. There are two differnt caps for opposite ends of a track.

If you can't find them you can screw a short screw into the end of the track to keep the glides from coming off until you find the end caps. Be sure not to put a screw in that's too big or it will deform the track.

[aftermath]

My dealer right in town carries them. I am sure you can get them from any dealer.

[UAPachyderm]

Originally Posted by TBRich

Those used in newer Aristreams are shown below. You can get them at an Airstream repair center, I know. We bought some at Oasis RV in Tucson. There are two differnt caps for opposite ends of a track.

Here are the Airstream part numbers for the newer type...

6. 200785 End, curtain track, LH
7. 200784 End, curtain track, RH

[NeoCole]

Curtain Track End LH off White 200785 [200785] - $1.95 : Out-of-Doors Mart!, More Airstream Parts on-line than anyone! Yeah.. I saw these.. They're idy bitty. My ends hold up the whole curtain rod and have busted on the top mount. I have a 1976 Airstream Caravanner

[NeoCole]

I need the huge ones posted by Zeppelinium

[Jnimocks]

If you ever get the screw loose put some “anti seize” compound on the screw. The chemistry of dissimilar metals, aluminum base and stainless steel screw, causes the equivalent of locktite bonding. Use an offset screwdriver to gain a little torque on the screw without excess downward pressure. Had the same problem, eventually got two screws out to remove curtains by generous use of penetrating oil.

[wayne b]

Question to anyone who has done this project and replaced a cracked end cap: it seems the replacement end caps sold online don't have a hole for the screw to go through? Did you buy them and drill a hole? The screws were very tight and I did have offset screwdriver but it still cracked, because it's plastic. (one photo is from earlier in thread shows end cap with screw, other is from online store selling cap).

Bad, bad Airstream design: To remove curtains it both takes a tool many people don't have, anti-seize spray (near curtains) and if you crack it, ordering $5 pieces of plastic and waiting for those to arrive. And maybe altering them to actually work? Perhaps I need to buy extras in case drilling them also cracks it. I simply wanted to wash my curtains and now I have a "project."

[richard5933]

Originally Posted by wayne b

Question to anyone who has done this project and replaced a cracked end cap: it seems the replacement end caps sold online don't have a hole for the screw to go through? Did you buy them and drill a hole? The screws were very tight and I did have offset screwdriver but it still cracked, because it's plastic. (one photo is from earlier in thread shows end cap with screw, other is from online store selling cap).



Bad, bad Airstream design: To remove curtains it both takes a tool many people don't have, anti-seize spray (near curtains) and if you crack it, ordering $5 pieces of plastic and waiting for those to arrive. And maybe altering them to actually work? Perhaps I need to buy extras in case drilling them also cracks it. I simply wanted to wash my curtains and now I have a "project."

They are sold without the hole. My thought is that not all the holes are in exactly the same pkace, so this allows you to measure and put them where you need. On my trailer the holes are very different between the front and rear - probably due to two different people installing at the factory.