Barn Door curtains - DIY poppers

[SPR75]

Hi Guy's...
So, it looks like the builders of this bus missed something; maybe more on inspection...we'll see in time.

I've no poppers on my barn doors; looking to fit at the lateral positions, of far left, and far right - I'll be able to fit these myself, yeah?

 

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[Martinf]

@SPR75 It looks very similar to ours, suggesting each window opening should have studs on both the left and right hand side. The tie-backs should also be fixed to the hinge side pillars to hold the curtains back and not just gathered.
I have no experience on installation of the studs.

 

[SPR75]

Martin, I've taken a look at fitting the poppers, on YouTube videos, and it looks surprisingly easy - a drill, a small.drill bit, and a replacement pack of poppers, to screw fit in to position. I think my only concern is, if they're not fitted already, why? And, would I compromise the rear doors and seals, fitting these myself?...
It's one of those 'sounds to easy to be true' scenarios.

 

[SPR75]

Also yes, I don't believe the curtain should be just 'gathered...
Cheers mate.

 

[Martinf]

@SPR75 I wouldn’t think anything structural would be compromised as ours were fitted like that by our converter. I have no specific evidence though. I do wonder sometimes about corrosion at all these screwed fixing points but it seems to be the standard way and I haven’t noticed a problem after 6 years.

 

[SPR75]

Cheers Martin..
I'll probably take the plunge then, and get fitting.
Where are you based mate?
Take it easy.

Ah, I've just seen Wickford.