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12/7/2010 at 1:10pm
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My awning light cover is broken into 4 pieces though it does jigsaw back together and hold in place.  But as you can imagine it's not ideal - where on earth would I beging to look for a replacement?

(Our ABI Jubilee is the thick end of 20 year old so it's not like I can just order a replacement.)



12/7/2010 at 2:24pm
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It is unlikely that you need to replace exactly like for like. Just find the screws, remove the old 'base' (disconnection should be easy) and get a new one that is a near match.


12/7/2010 at 3:04pm
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click on

113 12V Weatherproof Awning Light with Switch
Order no.: AL100S Price: £ 11.95



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12/7/2010 at 4:13pm
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Hi, on our 18 year old Elddis we replaced the awning light with one from Towsure, it fitted just over where the old one was, see this

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/13997-12_Volt_Caravan_Awning_Light_with_Switch

Regards Janette



13/7/2010 at 9:17am
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Ahh right many thanks guys!

I was worried to fit one which had different screw points to the original one as I wasn't sure about putting new screw holes in.   Should the construction around this area be able to simply take new screws being screwed in?

Ta Jeanette - that would nearly be spot on but its nearly half the width so it wouldn't quite cover the grotty bits underneath where the original one was, pity.  Good price too!

Might do Michael - as long as I'm ok screwing it in to the side of van



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13/7/2010 at 10:34am
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you need to add a bit of sealer at least on the top when fitting.

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13/7/2010 at 7:35pm
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I've done the sloppy thing and glued the plastic where it was cracked and replaced the original  - I'm not proud

Just found your fitting skylight post Michael - really good pics.   Without wishing to repeat my above half a***d effort.  Can I replace just the arms on the sklyight as mine have broken? (the rest of the skylight is fine you see)



13/7/2010 at 10:30pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Chase on 13/7/2010

I've done the sloppy thing and glued the plastic where it was cracked and replaced the original  - I'm not proud

Just found your fitting skylight post Michael - really good pics.   Without wishing to repeat my above half a***d effort.  Can I replace just the arms on the sklyight as mine have broken? (the rest of the skylight is fine you see)


not my pictures,good though.i do not know of any supply of arms only.is it a small one ie 400x400? if so check out www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com there is about three sizes so care when you order.

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14/7/2010 at 9:10am
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Yeah they're 260 x 260 unfortunately - quite small.  This is the thing with an older van they're a pain for getting parts.


14/7/2010 at 1:40pm
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ask here

http://www.caravanbreakers.net/

http://www.caravan-parts.org/



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14/7/2010 at 2:12pm
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Cheers Michael

(nearest 2cm off - so I'm going to see if I can replace the handles I think)



15/7/2010 at 8:21am
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post a pic, is it one of those big round ones? you can get repacement covers for those, and those in micheals picture, so unless the inside is shot, just get a new cover.

I got a replacement for my '88 when she was 20 just from a local caravan dealer, im sure you will find one fairly easily.

 

if you do go for a new one, just use a bit of mastic over the screw holes to stop water getting in where it shouldnt...



15/7/2010 at 9:11am
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http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx351/brentdrum/Skylight.jpg

Hmm First pic I've tried to post - does that work ok? 

By the way its been cable tied down now for a while and just opened up for pic - our van is immaculate - HONEST!!! 



15/7/2010 at 12:04pm
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ahh, you mean sky light, not awning light, thats were I was getting confused.

if its just the spring loaded arms, you can get replacements, I got one for my 88, and bolted it on though the plastic dome, making sure it well sealed, good an new, I will have a look this eve and see if I can find where I got the parts form.

 



15/7/2010 at 1:08pm
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Sorry! How embarassing - I have been trying to sort both out and I've just got muddled up and in my confusion dragged the subject of sky light into this .  I'm losing it at 38 - I really am!

I would however like to find out if I can replace these arms as it would save me replacing the whole thing.

 

(How've I done that)



15/7/2010 at 1:10pm
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Ah right - not totally losing it - on my 3rd post I did go on another track.  phew



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