If you’ve recently acquired or been looking at a new leisure vehicle then chances are the windows have been made by Polyplastic. This Dutch company has been manufacturing acrylic sheeting since the 1950’s and acrylic windows for caravans since the 1960’s, although it wasn’t until the 1980’s that they were first used here in the UK. Since then, Polyplastic windows have become commonplace for caravans, motorhomes and campervans because they offer a number of advantages which we will explore below. 

Durability 

Perhaps the greatest benefit that Polyplastic windows bring to leisure vehicles is their strength and durability. Compared to traditional glass windows, they are very strong and this makes them resilient to the weather conditions and also scratching. 

Lightweight 

In a leisure vehicle, every extra pound of weight is a pound more to tow or manoeuvre, which all adds to the strain on the vehicle or towing vehicle. Lightweight fixtures and fittings can help leisure vehicles to meet their overall weight requirements with more ease and enable manufacturers to pack as much kit as possible into a small space. Polyplastic windows are lightweight and flexible, enabling them to be moulded into the required shapes and sizes for all window types and even rooflights.  

Clarity 

Another benefit of acrylic windows from Polyplastic is their clarity. This is a really important feature for windows in a leisure vehicle as the last thing you want is murky, misty, and hazy windows providing your only view to the outside world. Clear windows that allow for a transparent, unclouded view of the great outdoors are a perfect choice for caravans, motorhomes and campervans. 

Replacement Polyplastic windows 

Due to their popularity in the leisure vehicle market, replacement Polyplastic windows are widely available for caravans and motorhomes should your existing windows become damaged. They can also be purchased for use in camper van conversions – just make sure you double check your measurements so you can order the right size to fit your window openings.  

There are many reasons why you may need to replace your caravan or motorhome windows, including cracks, chips, discolouration or hazing caused by using the wrong cleaning products. Much of the damage to your windows can be avoided by covering your leisure vehicle in the winter or storing it inside to prevent scratches from flying debris as well as using only specifically designed caravan or motorhome cleaning products to clean your windows.  

Whatever your reason for needing a replacement window, whether it’s due to wear and tear or damage, you can easily replace them by searching for Polyplastic caravan windows or Polyplastic motorhome windows. If you’re not sure how to measure up or fix the windows, check out Caravan Crazy. As the UK’s largest supplier of genuine caravan windows to the public they stock a wide range of Polyplastic windows suitable for caravans, motorhomes and campervans and can help you to find exactly what you are looking for.