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Hope someone might be able to help me

Whilst away in our caravan a couple of weeks ago, decided to pull down the fly screens to stop bugs coming in, to find out that one would not "latch" in the down position.

After having a proper look, have noticed that one of the plastic pegs which should be in the end of the aluminium "handle" which latches into the key slots on the plastic runners is missing.

Has anyone else had this problem, as I am struggling to find a replacement, and might have to resort to making something suitable if all else fails.

Thanks in anticipation.

Dave.

I know this is a bit of a long shot, but what about finding a caravan scrap dealer? While the fly screens haven't been around for donkeys years, you do still get modern vans having to go for scrap due to accident damage etc. Might be worth a go?

I did a googly search thingy and loads of suppliers for fly screens came up but only took a quick peep at one which didn't mention doing replacements, only installation from scratch but that was only one.

Good luck

Hi,

I thought a similar question had been asked on this site. I recall the answer being that this occurs quite often and dealers tend to keep the pegs in stock for replacement. I could just be getting a little senile though.....

Kevin.

Thanks Kevin

Shall do a search and see what comes up (maybe should have done that first anyway !!!)

Dave.

Many thanks everyone,

Have just been to our local caravan spares dealer, and got a new peg for 70p.

Dave.