Cord in roof blind snapped

Prescot46 replied on 06/11/2021 14:50

Posted on 06/11/2021 14:50

My Bailey Advance 76-4 has a curved roof light above the cab.  On of the cords in the blind has snapped.  

Does anyone know:

what make of roof light this is?

how to replace the cord?

Is there a specific kit to replace the cords  and where might I get it?

 

young thomas replied on 07/11/2021 08:38

Posted on 07/11/2021 08:38

Google and You tube is your friend...ive repaired two Dometic/Seitz ones in the past but that was for the little plastic clips breaking rather than the cord itself.

they are repairable...very expensive to replace....

if the cord is broken you will need some new cord as it has to be the right length to fit in the tensioner...just knotting the cord will probably make it too short...

try a few you tube videos and see how you go.

SeasideBill replied on 07/11/2021 09:57

Posted on 07/11/2021 09:57

As BB says, can be done but fiddly and easy to break something. Unless you can see how it’s supposed to be corded, getting the tension right requires patience. You’ll need to identify the specific model - Leisure Spares   are good for parts and advice. Skyview Link

SeasideBill replied on 07/11/2021 10:20

Posted on 07/11/2021 10:20

Also, you might find this LINK helpful. Seems some folks use waxed sailing cord as a replacement which makes a lot of sense in the absence of the original parts.

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