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Anyone know where to get retractable window flares? Eu/uk/?

Postby Jetto » Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:09 am

Looking for window flares that can pop out at night when needed. Personally i hate how they look but the benefits are undeniable, so I'm looking for the semi stealth compromise.
Alternatively is a custom build which is beyond my skillset but something I'd consider paying someone else to do.
Any tips on where to look? (Yes I've googled extensively)
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Re: Anyone know where to get retractable window flares? Eu/u

Postby MinorMatt » Thu Oct 15, 2020 2:43 pm

Im not sure what you are looking for - do you have any photos of examples?
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Re: Anyone know where to get retractable window flares? Eu/u

Postby Jetto » Thu Oct 15, 2020 5:02 pm

Not really. Basically a window flare like below except one that can collapse in and flush with the body when not in use.
So when it's in couch mode, they can be in and not look like a campervan but at night I can convert by pushing them out to allow me to sleep horizontally in the van.
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Re: Anyone know where to get retractable window flares? Eu/u

Postby Stumble » Thu Oct 15, 2020 5:42 pm

Have you tried contacting these ? https://mark1conversions.co.uk/services ... ideflares/
Looks like the most likely place
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Re: Anyone know where to get retractable window flares? Eu/u

Postby Jetto » Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:51 pm

I seen them but on their site it says they only do work on sprinters, crafters, boxers, etc. No transit. I'll hit them up anyways and see if they can point me in the right direction.
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Re: Anyone know where to get retractable window flares? Eu/u

Postby Stumble » Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:33 pm

They do mention Transits (scroll down) https://mark1conversions.co.uk/van-conversion-projects/
And they also mention getting stuff from the US where said flares are available
Got to worth a try
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Re: Anyone know where to get retractable window flares? Eu/u

Postby Jetto » Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:23 am

Ah. Interesting, I didn't click projects, went to products and services. I sent an email, let's see what happens.
Called flare space and a few other places as well. Seems like what I want doesn't exist so it's either go with the standard flares, don't use flares or custom the whole job. The last option might not be worth the cost so, maybe there's a clever way to disguise these ugly things a bit so it looks less campy.
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Re: Anyone know where to get retractable window flares? Eu/u

Postby pawcamper » Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:25 pm

Hiya did you find any in the end? What did you decide on? I have a ford transit custom swb high top and am looking for something similar. Even a permanently fixed out side flare would be good but struggling to find something! Any advice on what you did in the end would be much appreciated.
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Re: Anyone know where to get retractable window flares? Eu/u

Postby Jigglytransit » Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:35 am

Did you get anywhere? We want to do the same thing!!!
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