Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:55:31 -0600
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
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On 1 of My early Westys, ’76 or ’83.5, I wanted to be able to have a “Hatch”
in the roof that I could actually stand up through & Photo from up there, so I went to
a local Van / SUV customizing shop & had them install a SunRoof that had ability to
remove glass whenever desired,,, If I remember correctly it was a couple of inches
bigger front to back & almost the full width of the PopTop,,, Never had any leaks or
cracks or rattles & I loved it ~
> On 28 Aug , 2023, at 6:37 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> Hi wondering what the original poster decided.
>
> I wanted to read about the modified skylight version but could not get the site to work. But I appreciate the site link. It looks like a fun site with useful info.
>
> I have had a couple skylights fail over tme. Usually cracking along the outer edge.
>
> I thought my 84 needed a new one but a little tightening up and some cleaning of the seal seems to have solved my concern.
>
> I have a skylight from Bus Depot on hand with gasket as I don’t like needing one and not having it ready to go. The one I purchased is a double version that I hope keeps out a bit of heat. Or maybe keeps in some warmth when using the heater.
> Frankly, I’d be happy to replace it with an aluminum version that would not crack and yet I could open for venting if needed. Of course, I don’t care about the light being blind.
>
> All things being the same, if I had the earlier Poptop without the skylight I’d be happy with that and the lack of future repairs and leaks.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>> On Aug 24, 2023, at 12:13 AM, Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> The Skylightguy (Trevor Reid) used to make the kits for both BD & GW. He pitched the product and GW ended up knocking off the product and produce on their own. BD eventually bought out Trevor and now produce the skylights. Trevor had been selling to VW dealers. BD probably took over that business model as well.
>>
>> The mechanisms themselves might be coming from European sources. Just Kampers has a long time relationship with Bus Depot. Maybe Ron Salmon can clear that up.
>>
>>
>> BenT
>>
>> On Aug 23, 2023, at 1:49 PM, Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> 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:
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