Date:         Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:21:35 -0400
Reply-To:     Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
Comments: To: Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@gmail.com>
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check out: http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ then body/sunroof. He
replaces the skylight with a "real" sunroof.

Karl.

On Wed, Aug 23, 2023 at 4:49 PM Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@gmail.com> wrote:

> My skylight / roof vent in the fiberglass top has developed a small leak.
> The previous owner repaired cracks in the plastic frame that houses the
> gear and lifting mechanism and used a gasket sealant around parts of it. I
> have considered replacing the skylight seal alone or replacing the entire
> skylight. I see two options online:
>
> GoWesty: Complete Skylight Kit [Vanagon]
>
> https://gowesty.com/products/complete-skylight-kit?_pos=1&_sid=4bc890776&_ss=r&variant=41252837228709
>
> The Bus Depot: Complete Poptop Skylight Replacement Kit
> https://www.busdepot.com/255070740kit
>
> Both of these kits look nice and would be very likely to eliminate the
> leak, but neither is an upgrade from the original skylight. I have long
> desired a roof fan to actively pull air in through the screens on the side
> windows and exhaust it through the roof. There is some discussion about
> roof fans on The Samba which mention Fan-Tastic and MaxxFan options, but I
> have not seen any mention of specific models—and I believe there are many.
>
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9682500
>
> Also worth noting is that the Vanagon will fit in my garage without any
> changes to the garage door, but I don't have much room to spare. Adding a
> vent fan that adds height to Vanagon is not something I want to do. I'd
> appreciate any feedback and ideas.
>
> Ryan
>