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Simon

Sorry to see you have had all the problems there but at least your getting somewhere with the repairs and thanks for sharing them with everyone here.

I think the main things is for everyone to see that firstly they are not alone with their problem and secondly that when you take a methodical approach and work on small areas at a time it really isnt that hard to do. The more tips and hints that get posted here help to save everyone else time too

Had the same sinking feeling too with snapping the bolts on a cascade but still worth doing as you can clean out the scale from inside the tank too at the same time.

Keep adding to the blog as your posts there will no doubt help others

Hi Simon,

Yep come across that too do your vents still have the mesh fitted to the rear of them or have they gone astray? If you need to replace it it is exactly the same stuff used for under the eaves of a roof fitted in plastic soffits and cheaper to buy that way too.

A tip i found for cleaning / cutting the excess mastic tape is to use a plastic knife easily obtainable from a local cafe !  Use it to trim away the excess and it wont mark the paintwork of the van.

If its cold a hairdrayer to warm first makes the stuff so much more useable too.

Nice job on the rooflight, have fun getting the old sealant off ! ?? ! How come it manages to stick so well to your hands but refuses to do the same to the van LOL

At least but the time the season starts it will all be sorted and you can enjoy a well earned cold one then whilst admiring your handywork eh !!

Hi simon

Yes, the mesh is mainly for insects but also keeps a cold draught out while still allowing airflow.

Once you have been out in the Van with a cold wind blowing at them you will feel it inside the van around the kitchen area.

From memory I had about a metre of it literally for about £2.50 inc P&P which was enough to do both vents for a friends van and also replace the missing pieces on the floor vents too.

Fixed to the back of the vent with a hot glue gun.