Can anyone please enlighten me as to the use of the slots found top and bottom on the inside of each of the large side window frames of a Highwayman? Are they for a hammock or bed assembly of sorts? Do they offer fixing points for torsional stiffness bars when cornering on two wheels on roundabouts? Do tell.
Highwayman window slots
- Thread starter Bessie Bus
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I think they are for a hammock, when we were looking to buy I am sure we saw one with the original hammock. It may be tucked in one of the cupboards somewhere if you are lucky.
If you havent got a hammock for the cab they are really easy to make. 2 poles right length and strong canvas. And worthwhile for kids, maybe not so for adults[)]
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Jules
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Jules
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Jostein
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They holes in the big window frames are indeed for bunk beds. Not sure which Highwayman generation you've got (not sure about mine either, but think it is no. 2), but for the one introduced in '64 or '65 it was offered with factory option of either one or two bunks.
The brackets are pretty serious business themselves, so you won't miss them if you see a Highwayman with them on, putting it that way.
The optional extra bunk needs one bracket if memory serves me right, as one side of the bunk is fitted to the wall just behind the cab. For the twin bunk option, there are two brackets. The one nearest to the cab has two holders for bunk beds - one above the other, and the rear one has one holder.
Take a look at the image. The brackets are in white here, and you may be able to see them.
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And this shows a later model, where one bunk can be seen in use on the bottom right picture.
The brackets are pretty serious business themselves, so you won't miss them if you see a Highwayman with them on, putting it that way.
The optional extra bunk needs one bracket if memory serves me right, as one side of the bunk is fitted to the wall just behind the cab. For the twin bunk option, there are two brackets. The one nearest to the cab has two holders for bunk beds - one above the other, and the rear one has one holder.
Take a look at the image. The brackets are in white here, and you may be able to see them.
And this shows a later model, where one bunk can be seen in use on the bottom right picture.
Much appreciated everyone. Ours is as per the later type picture and has a 'U' bracket behind each front seat, so another seems to be missing?
Meant to add a thank you for posting the old ad Jostein. Ours is definitely as in the colour pics. The curtains and material have changed but the floor vinyl is spot on. Love the wording, too – '...sliding windows and roof ventilator. What more could you wish for?'
Jostein
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Well, as I have the earlier type myself, I couldn't say for sure. But all logic would say that one bracket is missing, yes.
On one of mine (my 5-berth van - which has one bunk/hammock) the bed/stretcher is fastened to the rear of the cab (as can be seen in the pictures) and rolls out to leave the other end in these u-brackets in the window frames.
I would be very surprised if the solution is the later Highwayman is different, as the window frame must be the only solid bit which can provide sufficient strength for the bed.
If you want the scanned brochure pages sent to you, just drop me an email on [email protected] and I'll send email you the scans. No problem
On one of mine (my 5-berth van - which has one bunk/hammock) the bed/stretcher is fastened to the rear of the cab (as can be seen in the pictures) and rolls out to leave the other end in these u-brackets in the window frames.
I would be very surprised if the solution is the later Highwayman is different, as the window frame must be the only solid bit which can provide sufficient strength for the bed.
If you want the scanned brochure pages sent to you, just drop me an email on [email protected] and I'll send email you the scans. No problem
Jostein
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quote:
Originally posted by Bessie Bus
Meant to add a thank you for posting the old ad Jostein. Ours is definitely as in the colour pics. The curtains and material have changed but the floor vinyl is spot on. Love the wording, too – '...sliding windows and roof ventilator. What more could you wish for?'
My pleasure
As for classic quotes, I've got an AutoCar road test of a 1967 Highwayman, with the then fairly new 1725ccm engine and “the latest Rootes all-syncromesh 4-speed [gearbox]". Some great comments there, I think. Here are a couple of goodies:
“At speed, the Commer keeps to the ”straight and narrow” very well and we were able to sweep across Salisbury Plain at an indicated 65 m.p.h. without any swing from the large body. This is also a very quiet vehicle by motor caravan standards.”
How is that possible? 65mph?? No body roll - in a Highwayman???
And quiet?
“The brakes are very effective, without need for excessively heavy pedal loads […]”
How times and standards have changed ! :I
Originally posted by Bessie Bus
Meant to add a thank you for posting the old ad Jostein. Ours is definitely as in the colour pics. The curtains and material have changed but the floor vinyl is spot on. Love the wording, too – '...sliding windows and roof ventilator. What more could you wish for?'
My pleasure
As for classic quotes, I've got an AutoCar road test of a 1967 Highwayman, with the then fairly new 1725ccm engine and “the latest Rootes all-syncromesh 4-speed [gearbox]". Some great comments there, I think. Here are a couple of goodies:
“At speed, the Commer keeps to the ”straight and narrow” very well and we were able to sweep across Salisbury Plain at an indicated 65 m.p.h. without any swing from the large body. This is also a very quiet vehicle by motor caravan standards.”
How is that possible? 65mph?? No body roll - in a Highwayman???
And quiet?
“The brakes are very effective, without need for excessively heavy pedal loads […]”
How times and standards have changed ! :I
An indicated 65 was probably closer to 55-60. Having said that, I've had 76mph on the satnav with Peggy, motorway, downhill etc. I'd imagine a new Highwayman with new springs, shocks and bushes was more stable than those on the road these days.
Peggy drinks too much!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
Peggy drinks too much!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
But they were still noisy!
We had a 1967 Wanderer (Highwayman's little brother) which was only 6 months old when we got it. The only sound insulation for the engine apart from the metal cover was the bench seat above! It would touch an indicated 70, but sound levels were excessive and we would cruise around 55. At higher speeds it also drank a lot more petrol and with petrol at five shillings a gallon (25p) we had to be careful.
'I intend to live forever - so far, so good'
We had a 1967 Wanderer (Highwayman's little brother) which was only 6 months old when we got it. The only sound insulation for the engine apart from the metal cover was the bench seat above! It would touch an indicated 70, but sound levels were excessive and we would cruise around 55. At higher speeds it also drank a lot more petrol and with petrol at five shillings a gallon (25p) we had to be careful.
'I intend to live forever - so far, so good'