Rooflight seal

ihatew0rk
ihatew0rk Forum Participant Posts: 84
edited July 2017 in Caravans #1

The seal around the large rooflight on my series 5 Bailey Senator has gone brittle. Is it readily available to buy? Also how high should it open please?

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  • crusader
    crusader Forum Participant Posts: 299
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    edited July 2017 #2

    try here   http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk

  • Rayrowe35
    Rayrowe35 Forum Participant Posts: 112
    edited July 2017 #3

    These are readily available from Bailey and from most on line and retail accessary shops. After standing in hot sun for some time, the seals become brittle and gooey. This bungs up the runners etc and the rooflight no longer opens properly. It is necessary to remove and clean all the runners and links before fitting new seals. This is not as easy as it looks. Remember, you cannot stand or kneel safely, diectly on the roof and ensure that you can reattach everything before dismantling. Also ensure ventilation openings are left in place. I replaced the seals on a Ranger, which I believe is the same design.

    All the best.

  • ihatew0rk
    ihatew0rk Forum Participant Posts: 84
    edited July 2017 #4

    Thanks both, couldn't find anything on bailey site but found it on other site. Do they open more than a coupke of inches normally?  It has gone really brittle, I think try and replace from inside then if possible? 

  • dave the rave
    dave the rave Forum Participant Posts: 806
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    edited July 2017 #5

    Easiest to replace from inside caravan.Step ladder,remove old seals,clean channels as much as you can using flat blade screwdriver,lubricate channels with a silicone polish,fit new seals in channels using flat blade screwdriver or similar to engage lips of the new seals.You will need approx.2 metres of rubber seal which should be available from your local dealer at approx.£7 per metre.

  • Rayrowe35
    Rayrowe35 Forum Participant Posts: 112
    edited July 2017 #6

    These rooflights only open enough to give clearance for opening. If the runners do not need removving then work from inside.

  • Kerry Watkins
    Kerry Watkins Forum Participant Posts: 325
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    edited July 2017 #7

    Definitely recommend Seals Direct. When you telephone them they are so helpful and reasonably priced as well.

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