Heki 2 rooflight

[KGHale]

Should I have to live with the problem?

We have two Heki 2 rooflights in our one year old caravan. Within a short time of purchase it was noticed that dirt such as leaves, twigs, soot from fires, etc has been getting through one of the rooflights, the rear one over the bed, leaving dirt on the fixed bed. The problem occurs when the rooflight is shut and securely locked, and happens whether the caravan is stationery or moving. We informed our dealer in letter form of the problem, and were basically informed that we would have to live with it as there was nothing they could do to prevent the occurrence. The Customer Service section of the caravan manufacturer has twice informed us that this should not happen. But nobody seems to be able to suggest how to overcome the problem.

Why does it only happen on the rear rooflight, the one on the flat roof area?

We know that we can prevent some of the problem by leaving the net blind in place, but this lets the debris get on top of the net and it is then difficult to clean off. However even with the net blind in position, the debris has still managed to get into the caravan.

Are we the only one with this problem? Both my dealer and caravan manufacturer tell me that they have not been informed of this problem before.

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.

 

[GeorgeB]

Ken,

No your not alone with this problem, same thing happens in my Bailey Indiana

 

[cris_408518]

We've had the same with a different roof light and the net just collected the debris and then got discoloured and finer dust was all over the floor, on another fixed bathroom vent we would get the sink full of water and debris when the wind came from a certain direction. At first we couldn't sunderstand where the water came from.

If the manufacturers can't help.

First source the point of entry.

We found that the "up stand " that sticks out from the roof and the vants fit over had a smoothed curved bead of sealant. With the right strength of wind from the right direction water and debris was forced under the closed roof light and directed verticaly over the side into the van and between the double skin of the roof light.

Strategicly placed bead of clear or white mastic on the vertical upstand rather than the neat rounded smooth curve prevented water and debris being directed up the side under the vent.

You could have the same sort of thing happening.

 

[WatsonJohnG]

We have the mini Heki over the bed in the Oklahoma and some debris does find its way though and onto the fixed bed

Also there is a cool draught on the face when in bed even with the concertina blind closed.

Anyone else notice this ??

 

[Robtel]

Hi,

I also have the Indiana and although have not yet had any leaves or other debri coming into van have noticed that when there is even a moderate wind the blind on the smaller rooflight above the fixed bed rattles about. This does tend to keep me awake. I have checked the fittings and seals but could not find any obvious sign of the cause other than it is just not a particularly good fit. After reading cris' post I'll need to have another look. Would be interested to hear of any other possible solutions.

Robert