FFO Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hello, First time poster. :-) We picked up our Pioneer Magellan last weekend (53 plate) and it has a push up and slide back heki rooflight. When trying it out at the dealer and last weekend at Clumber we though nothing of the fact it only opened part way (our previous van only had the raising rooflights) thinking that was the extent of it's travel. Last evening I had it open and when looking out onto the roof noticed the bloody aerial had been installed in such a position that it stopped it opening. *-) I can't believe that Autocruise would install it in such a position and that the previous owners didn't notice (perhaps they like us thought that was the extent of it's travel). Enough waffling, what we'd like to do if at all possible is remove it completely (as it's one of our rules never to take a TV with us) and then place a thin circular grp plate in it's place, has anyone done this (is it easy), is it even possible or advise on where it might be done? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemoss Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 If it's one of those flying saucer jobs you can remove it simply by undoing some grub screws around the base. There's a blanking plate available to seal up the resultant hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin r c Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 If you remove it . dont forget to remove the cable from the amp take off the plug and feed it back out the hole.and leave the amp off. the blanking plug should stop just below the level of the opening roof light.if not you will have to remove the base and seal the hole in the roof.with a plate and mastic. martin r c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp002c784tp002c784tp Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Hi FFo Make sure before you remove it that it does not also have your radio aerial combined. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 If it's one of the Status type aerials that is mounted on a pole that you push up and down then you can get a blanking plate from the manufacturer specifically so that you can remove it (and presumably install it on another van?) and make sure that the remaining hole is watertight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFO Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thanks all it is the flying saucer type and it's excellent news that there is one available already to purchase, and I don't think my radio is attached as there is a separate one on the front wing. I presume the sealant I've got for using around showers and sinks will do the job of sealing the plate from the weather. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globetrotter Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I would suggest that you dont use bathroom silicone as it wont last. Instead use Sikaflex or Carafax sealant, available friom eBay or caravan shops. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFO Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Globetrotter - 2007-09-13 12:20 PM I would suggest that you dont use bathroom silicone as it wont last. Instead use Sikaflex or Carafax sealant, available friom eBay or caravan shops. Good luck. Thanks for the advice on that, having water ingress into the wardrobe is something I don't need. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 See http://www.gradeuk.co.uk/store/shelf.asp?shelfid=49S53S1 for manufacturer's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 FFO - 2007-09-13 2:09 PM Globetrotter - 2007-09-13 12:20 PM Thanks for the advice on that, having water ingress into the wardrobe is something I don't need. :-D Too true, it happened to me. Didn't realise I had been 'patched' until the water flooded in. Took the cover off, resealed it & put it back on. Used ordinary sealant, though - next time I'll get the proper stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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