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Post by Busker Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:13 pm

Just come away for a few days as a trial in our recently acquired Nuevo(8 days),having trouble with the roof light,tried to open for the first time and winding the handle allowed a movement of about 2” i then noticed that the cable was ‘looping’ and would not allow further travel to open further,the cable however expanded with every turn of the handle.Can anyone please recommend any remedial action,We are on a site so minimum facilities.Thank you !
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Post by Paulmold Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:29 pm

I'm pretty sure there is a YouTube video on that. Problem with those us the seal tends to stick so you should always push gently on the 'glass' while you wind handle making sure seal is released before winding any more.

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Post by Busker Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:47 pm

Thank you very much,Paulmold,that is very useful knowledge once the winding mechanism has been replaced/repaired.
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Post by RogerThat Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:46 pm

I'd apply a bit of silicone spray lube to the seals - once resolved.
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Post by Molly3 Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:42 am

New mechanisms and   sealis available  from autosleeper  parts
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Post by Busker Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:25 pm

RogerThat wrote:I'd apply a bit of silicone spray lube to the seals - once resolved.
Thank you very much for your suggestion,I will adopt that when issue resolved.
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Post by Busker Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:29 pm

Molly3 wrote:New mechanisms and   sealis available  from autosleeper  parts
Thank you very much Molly3,I did phone Autosleeper for advice but sadly no response yet!
I have made contact with the dealer,and arranged to take the Nuevo in when I return home,so will see what happens.
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Post by road warrior Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:03 am

I wish you well with resolving your skylight, we have the same problem and have attempted to fix it and had others look at it and all decided it was beyond repair and would have to be completely replaced at 700 quid per unit plus fitting of 500 quid.  Not that any stocks exist anyway. It is booked in to be completely replaced with a more reliable push up version tomorrow. The wind up mechanism while clever is slow and prone to going faulty..
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Post by willshome Fri Oct 14, 2022 11:32 am

We had a similar problem with our Malvern Autosleeper and you can get the full mechanism from Autosleeper parts for around £90.00 but if your motorhome is still under warranty, your supplier can easily fix it.
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Post by Busker Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:29 pm

willshome wrote:We had a similar problem with our Malvern Autosleeper and you can get the full mechanism from Autosleeper parts for around £90.00 but if your motorhome is still under warranty, your supplier can easily fix it.
Hello willshome,
Thank you so very much for your reply.
Our Nuevo is still under warranty,and I have made contact with the dealer who is to repair/replace when we return.
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Post by Busker Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:31 pm

road warrior wrote:I wish you well with resolving your skylight, we have the same problem and have attempted to fix it and had others look at it and all decided it was beyond repair and would have to be completely replaced at 700 quid per unit plus fitting of 500 quid.  Not that any stocks exist anyway. It is booked in to be completely replaced with a more reliable push up version tomorrow. The wind up mechanism while clever is slow and prone to going faulty..
Thank you road warrior,
We have been in touch with the dealer who is going to resolve the issue upon our return,
Many thanks.
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Post by Molly3 Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:56 pm

road warrior wrote:I wish you well with resolving your skylight, we have the same problem and have attempted to fix it and had others look at it and all decided it was beyond repair and would have to be completely replaced at 700 quid per unit plus fitting of 500 quid.  Not that any stocks exist anyway. It is booked in to be completely replaced with a more reliable push up version tomorrow. The wind up mechanism while clever is slow and prone to going faulty..
I was quoted  £180  from an autosleeper dealer  had it replaced at home by mobile  repairer £180 Inc vat and  materials  .dose you £500  QUOTE  include  having the hole  enlarged  to accept  a larger  heki  rooflight  , .
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