hallii Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 My 522 van has the over cab rood light (non opening) the cord for the blind has snapped. I have had a careful look but cannot find any way to remove anything but the plastic strip at the top. Has anyone replaced the said cord? How is it done? H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 A photo would help. If it is the same as the cassette window blinds you take the corner mouldings off and you can then get at the screws that hold the blind in place. Has the cord snapped or just pulled out of the fixing? If snapped kite line makes a good replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think you'll need to talk to a Hymer dealer about this. They, in turn, are likely to need to talk to Hymer to obtain guidance on how to get at the blind to replace the cord. If the installation is anything like that on our Hobby Van (as I believe it may be), the only way in is to remove the rooflight itself, and access the blind from outside. I never had this problem, but often wondered how the blind could be accessed. The problem we did have, however, was that our rooflight became part de-bonded, and had to be totally removed in order to re-bond it back in place (Hobby paid, thank you Hobby! :-)). I took the opportunity to have a look at the blind with the rooflight out, and it was then perfectly accessible. Given the right man with the right tools, the rooflight was out and back in less than an hour. Fiddling with the blind may take rather longer, however. Having got the relevant information from Hymer, an authorised dealer should be able to tell you what you are likely to be in for! I'll be very surprised if you are the first to have the problem, the Hymer Van sold well across Europe, so I'd expect the repair to be well rehearsed by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think you have confirmed my fears Brian, I suspect that the lot has to come out. I do know it is bonded (like a windscreen) and has to be cut out and re-bonded. Seems like a dealer job to me! I have come up with a reasonable solution (I think), I have ordered one metre of "A" polarity magnetic self adhesive strip and one metre of "B" polarity, they apparently stick well, as unlike polarity attracts. ( Is THAT why I married Mrs H). That should keep it closed and if I am careful opening and closing it might "see me out". H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugga Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hallii if that doesn't work, give Chris at Premier Motorhomes a ring and see if he can help. He is a nice chap and very knowledgeable about Hymer's as he is a registered Hymer dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallii Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 thank you Cheryl, I ordered some magnetic strip and it arrived yesterday, (following day!) courtesy of ebay trader. Stuck it on and it works a treat, I have to make sure it goes up and down square but that's no problem, better than ripping the thing out and if there is no cord then it won't snap again :-) H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HymerVan Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I had a 2006 Van 522 until 2011. The blind detached itself "inside" the window above the cab and "Brownhills" fixed it under warranty. They did say it was a pig of a job as the window had to come out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HymerVan Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I had a 2006 Van 522 until 2011. The blind detached itself "inside" the window above the cab and "Brownhills" fixed it under warranty. They did say it was a pig of a job as the window had to come out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugga Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 hallii - 2014-07-20 11:38 AM thank you Cheryl, I ordered some magnetic strip and it arrived yesterday, (following day!) courtesy of ebay trader. Stuck it on and it works a treat, I have to make sure it goes up and down square but that's no problem, better than ripping the thing out and if there is no cord then it won't snap again :-) H Your mod sounds ingenious, glad your sorted Hallii. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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