Window blind problem
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Window blind problem
To add to our electrical problems on our Rienza just for a change we had a problem with the window blind. Management decide to lower one of the fly screens followed by a loud bang and all the fly screen unrolled.
The only way to roll the fly screen up was to remove the whole inner window frame , good fun on site in Germany
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With the frame off I found the bit of plastic that holds the end of the blind in place under tension had snapped of allowing the blind to unroll under gravity. With a bit of bodge work and a self tapping screw I managed to roll up and secure the fly screen .
Can you get parts for these blinds. The lower screen is the concertina type with a sliver outer.
The poor old Rienza threw up some challenges this holiday but we wont be beaten Just as feel better job I have modified the table storage in the wardrobe to stop it sliding about and tearing its mountings out of the bathroom wall. Next trip planned and booked, Flying Proms next.![champagne](/users/3014/30/14/83/smiles/524783431.gif)
The only way to roll the fly screen up was to remove the whole inner window frame , good fun on site in Germany
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With the frame off I found the bit of plastic that holds the end of the blind in place under tension had snapped of allowing the blind to unroll under gravity. With a bit of bodge work and a self tapping screw I managed to roll up and secure the fly screen .
Can you get parts for these blinds. The lower screen is the concertina type with a sliver outer.
The poor old Rienza threw up some challenges this holiday but we wont be beaten Just as feel better job I have modified the table storage in the wardrobe to stop it sliding about and tearing its mountings out of the bathroom wall. Next trip planned and booked, Flying Proms next.
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Re: Window blind problem
Is it the Seitz blind, sounds like it. These might be what you need.
https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/caravan-accessories/caravan-blinds/seitz-blinds/spare-parts-for-dometic-seitz-blinds/tension-bushes-for-seitz-blinds-pack-of-2
https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/caravan-accessories/caravan-blinds/seitz-blinds/spare-parts-for-dometic-seitz-blinds/tension-bushes-for-seitz-blinds-pack-of-2
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Re: Window blind problem
Thanks Ploughlin, I will take the frame back off and have a proper look, it was a bodge and scarper job on site but that looks a cheap repair.
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Re: Window blind problem
https://www.leisureshopdirect.com/ventilation/caravan-roof-vent/remis-blinds/remis-remijoy-ll-blinds-spare-parts/retaining-clip-grey
This was the bit that broke in my friends blind last year. I think the one linked by Peter L is for older blinds used before the concertina type.
This was the bit that broke in my friends blind last year. I think the one linked by Peter L is for older blinds used before the concertina type.
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Re: Window blind problem
When I took the frame off bits of white plastic fell onto the seat. Until I get the window frame back off I wont know what I need. It is too hot to be fighting with frame screws at the moment. Once the weather has cooled I will let you know how I got on. I have used leisureshopdirect before but didnt think they would stock bits for a thirteen year old window blind.
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Re: Window blind problem
Funnily enough I was just going to enquire about this as it happened to us on the last day of our hols.
Will have a look and see if it is the same bit that has broken linked to by Peter. Not sure that I will do the job myself as van under warranty and I don't want to make matters worse.
Will have a look and see if it is the same bit that has broken linked to by Peter. Not sure that I will do the job myself as van under warranty and I don't want to make matters worse.
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Re: Window blind problem
Let some one else do the job. I have removed two inner window frames on our Rienza to re-seal the windows. After getting the trim panels off the frame is a right pain, lots of screws in daft corners, not too be done in hot weather. I only did it on site to wind up the fly screen The fly screen is a good idea until you have to open the door then the midges come in by the squadron.
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Re: Window blind problem
That's what I thought, Dave. If I can identify that is the problem I will get the part, it is cheap enough, as it will save 2 visits to the dealer as they won't have it.
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