Pleated blind cord broken... Help.
Hi
Problems with 2012 Lunar Clubman SI front side window blind.
I have had one of the cords snap in the pleated blind of my caravan. It looks like fairly standard cord that ran through the holes in the pleated blind section.
If any members have had this issue with their caravan I would be grateful for any hints and tips as to how I can replace the cord. This type of blind is used on most hi spec models of all UK manufactures.
I have searched YouTube and the only fixes found are for US RV style blinds or Remis blinds.
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We have a similar problem. Unfortunately I can't help you as van under warranty so the dealer will have to sort it out ndxt week when we have van serviced. Will try to remember to ask service manager how to do it or best advice so may be able to help next week. Don't hold your breath though.
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I have had a couple of blinds with similar problems in that the cord and tensioning spring has come away from its securing position at the top of the blind.
I had to remove the blind from the wall, take it apart so that I could reposition the spring and then put it all back together. You have to take it apart to reduce the tension on the cord. The frame comes apart in three pieces, top and two sides.
To ensure that the spring was retained I had to superglue the plastic cover, which retains the spring, back into place.
It is a very fiddly job and you need to be firm when putting all the pieces back together.
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I've recently repaired one of the pleated blinds in our Bailey and it's fairly straightforward, although as Simon says, a bit fiddly. Once the blind is removed from the wall (a screw in each corner) it can be laid flat, upside down, on a table and the mechanism becomes clear. I was fortunate in that the cord had broken near to one end and there was sufficient spare cord, to allow me to pull it through and secure the end that carries the spring. Just make sure you haven't lost that very small spring. The chances are that when the cord broke, it will have fallen down the back of a settee or whatever, as mine had. Took some finding!
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