Cab Blinds
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Cab Blinds
I wonder how many owners are out there still waiting cab blinds. The original 12 months delivery promise seems to have gone out the window, with two & a half years being quoted. Good news I understand from A/S they are developing an adaptor kit so enabling them to fit the previous model's binds. This I was assured would be available in weeks rather than months. Lets wait for an update at the show at the NEC later this month.
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Re: Cab Blinds
Hmm. This idea of a kit is a new one to me. Are you able to share with us your source and when you were told?Snowy wrote:I wonder how many owners are out there still waiting cab blinds. The original 12 months delivery promise seems to have gone out the window, with two & a half years being quoted. Good news I understand from A/S they are developing an adaptor kit so enabling them to fit the previous model's binds. This I was assured would be available in weeks rather than months. Lets wait for an update at the show at the NEC later this month.
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Re: Cab Blinds
Are vans being delivered without blinds?
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2019 Mercedes Cab blinds
In a word yes, it will be interesting to see what's on the stand at the NEC next week.Paulmold wrote:Are vans being delivered without blinds?
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2019 Cab Blinds Mercedes
As mentioned A/S are developing them. This I believe is after seeing what another manufacture had done on a visit to a show in GermanyLDPD wrote:Hmm. This idea of a kit is a new one to me. Are you able to share with us your source and when you were told?Snowy wrote:I wonder how many owners are out there still waiting cab blinds. The original 12 months delivery promise seems to have gone out the window, with two & a half years being quoted. Good news I understand from A/S they are developing an adaptor kit so enabling them to fit the previous model's binds. This I was assured would be available in weeks rather than months. Lets wait for an update at the show at the NEC later this month.
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Re: Cab Blinds
As mentioned A/S are developing them. This I was told (Sept) is after seeing what another manufacture had done on a visit to a show in Germany.LDPD wrote:Hmm. This idea of a kit is a new one to me. Are you able to share with us your source and when you were toldSnowy wrote:I wonder how many owners are out there still waiting cab blinds. The original 12 months delivery promise seems to have gone out the window, with two & a half years being quoted. Good news I understand from A/S they are developing an adaptor kit so enabling them to fit the previous model's binds. This I was assured would be available in weeks rather than months. Lets wait for an update at the show at the NEC later this month.
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Cab blinds
Visited Willersley today for warranty issues.
They did not know of any pending 'adapter' kit for fitting 'pre old style Merc. cab blinds.
Informed now to be in 2021 before any likely solutions for those vehicles purchased without blinds.
New vehicles from 2021 will have first priority over 2019/20 ones.
They did not know of any pending 'adapter' kit for fitting 'pre old style Merc. cab blinds.
Informed now to be in 2021 before any likely solutions for those vehicles purchased without blinds.
New vehicles from 2021 will have first priority over 2019/20 ones.
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Re: Cab Blinds
Another good reason not to upgrade my 2012 Worcester to a new Winchcombe then, can think of better ways to burn money, another £40K to spend elsewhere.
I am the first to defend A/S but this sort of service really isn't good enough, I would be fuming. Do I understand when the vans were purchased new the purchaser was told the blinds would be along within 12 months?
I am the first to defend A/S but this sort of service really isn't good enough, I would be fuming. Do I understand when the vans were purchased new the purchaser was told the blinds would be along within 12 months?
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Re: Cab Blinds
Interesting not what A/S told us on a visit mid September in fact they said it would be a matter of a few weeks. Visited our Dealer today who basically confirmed the same.CJ1949 wrote:Visited Willersley today for warranty issues.
They did not know of any pending 'adapter' kit for fitting 'pre old style Merc. cab blinds.
Informed now to be in 2021 before any likely solutions for those vehicles purchased without blinds.
New vehicles from 2021 will have first priority over 2019/20 ones.
We understood blinds for the 2019 Mercedes Sprinter promised for late 2019 would not be available for another two years Hence modifying the old model blinds.
I will bring this up at the show next week.
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Re: Cab Blinds
We never use the blinds fitted to our Stanton. Tried them once and found that the windows were totally steamed up in the morning, with condensation running down (this was in Scotland!). We always fit the external Silver Screen and remove it just before departing in the morning. No condensation, ever.
I've actually considered removing the side cab window blinds as they restrict vision to quite a large extent.
I've actually considered removing the side cab window blinds as they restrict vision to quite a large extent.
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Re: Cab Blinds
"I've actually considered removing the side cab window blinds as they restrict vision to quite a large extent."
Yep, done that on our Boxer and it made a big difference to visibility.
Yep, done that on our Boxer and it made a big difference to visibility.
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Re: Cab Blinds
I’ve used external Silverscreens (the genuine ones) on a previous VW and would say to anyone who is looking for external blinds to bite the bullet and pay the cost, they are very very good although they do get wet.
However, I’ve found the internal boxer cab blinds brilliant and wouldn’t be without them.
The only condensation we have suffered was in spring so I can see why those who tour out of season may be tempted to remove them.
However, I’ve found the internal boxer cab blinds brilliant and wouldn’t be without them.
The only condensation we have suffered was in spring so I can see why those who tour out of season may be tempted to remove them.
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Cab Blinds
I note that the AS web site is still showing 3D pics of the Bourton with cab blinds.
Bit of a misrepresentation that should include a disclaimer.
Certainly deceived/surprised and disappointed me when I picked up my new Bourton.
Bit of a misrepresentation that should include a disclaimer.
Certainly deceived/surprised and disappointed me when I picked up my new Bourton.
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Re: Cab Blinds
But not included in the Specification, which is subject to change at any time anyway. But agree a disclaimer or at least note that they will be fitted for free when available should be shown.
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Re: Cab Blinds
Following a visit to the show yesterday I can confirm A/S are working on a fix for them, but no date at present.CJ1949 wrote:I note that the AS web site is still showing 3D pics of the Bourton with cab blinds.
Bit of a misrepresentation that should include a disclaimer.
Certainly deceived/surprised and disappointed me when I picked up my new Bourton.
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Re: Cab Blinds
I'd be telling them to forget them and give me a couple of free services in compensation.
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