Caravan blind

TerryKW
TerryKW Forum Participant Posts: 15
edited October 2018 in Caravans #1

Our front blind has come away at the top left side.  Is is possible to get in and screw it back or should we glue it to the van?  Any advice appreciated.

 

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  • JVB66
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    edited October 2018 #2

    Not sure of what you mean,why not try to stick it back useing no more nails pads

  • Phishing
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    edited October 2018 #3

    Glue will do but you may have to remove it in the future and this may damage the surface to a larger extent than the bit you have glued.

    It would be better (assuming it is screw fixed) to remove all the screws and then drill a hole where it is damaged. Plug the hole and refit the blind.

     

  • DSB
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    edited October 2018 #4

    Hi Terry.  If your van is still under warranty, then do try to see if it can be fixed that way first before trying any home remedy.  You just may not have thought of this of its only a small thing, but worth a go.

    David

  • ocsid
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    edited October 2018 #5

    Assuming the van is out of warranty so your problem rather than your dealers.

    I have dismantled one of my blinds where its edge had been knocked out of the guide and to minimise any damage I took it apart to reassemble it properly. So I suspect it depends on the make used, but I also suspect as it was fitted it can be removed, doubting even in this industry it would be bodged by being glued there. With mine undoing the bottom screws of the guide rails was the start point.

    If you identify the blind somewhat better others might be able to guide you.

  • commeyras
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    edited October 2018 #6

    Agree with Phising but would have made a stronger point about not using glue. Expect you will find 3 screws, 2 clearly visible and one tucked away at the top of the fitting (bottom of fitting if the lower bracket)all easily accessible without having to take it to bits. Strange how this has happened.  Hope you do not have dampsurprised.  Should the blind lose it's tension whilst doing this all you need to do is with a screwdriver (short handled one needed), push in the screw point at the end of the blind, retension by turning the screw point and then carefully remove screwdriver allowing the tensioner to lock in place - easy but expect to have to try twice!

  • Glenn T
    Glenn T Forum Participant Posts: 49
    edited November 2018 #7

    I have a similar “blinds” problem. Can anyone offer a remedy.

    Heat rising from the heating vents under the side windows is softening 

    the glue which in turn keeps the curtains tie-backs in place.

    The failed glue used to stick the falcrow pads looks like a contact

    adhesive.  Which is useless in this situation, I wonder if anyone

    has had the same problem of sticking a falcrow pad to the plastic 

    vertical channel which the blinds slid up and down in.

     

  • lornalou1
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    edited November 2018 #8

    Do you mean velcro pads. just remove, clean and super glue back on as heat will not affect it.

  • Glenn T
    Glenn T Forum Participant Posts: 49
    edited November 2018 #9

    Whoops, sorry about the spelling.

    Thanks lornalou1 , I’ll try using super glue.

  • jennyc
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    edited November 2018 #10

    We’ve steered clear of glue for this type of repair, due to its potential for making subsequent removal very difficult, as warned by others. The likelihood that your wallboards are covered with wallpaper will also contribute to a risk of premature failure.

    I’ve watched my husband’s tool box acquire various tools designed to help to access difficult screws over the years. These include a stubby screwdriver, another with a flexible shaft, screwdrivers with a 90deg bend near the tip, a small spanner to turn small, changeable tips and for occasions where absolutely everything else has failed, a Dremmel for grinding off screw heads. Great care is needed with the last, because the heat generated can melt plastic.

    Without doubt, caravan blind repairs have the potential for raising the bar in terms of awkward access, though we’ve never had to resort to glue, despite being sorely tempted on occasions.

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