Date:         Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:43:15 -0400
Reply-To:     Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
Comments: To: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
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Thanks for this suggestion:

https://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/search?page=1&q=skylight&type=product

I like that parts are sold individually or as a set.

Ryan

On Wed, Aug 23, 2023 at 5:21 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
wrote:

> Are the GoWesty and BusDepot skylights sourced from the same supplier? I
> thought at one time they all came from Dr Bjorn maybe.
> Jeff
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 23, 2023, at 3:49 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
>