REMItop Vario II Roof Light & Blind advice

[Astr0dude]

Hello caravan dwellers!

We are away in our recently purchased Bailey 380/2 (year 2000)
And we are enjoying the mod cons that we haven’t had previously, like hot water and a bigger bed with spring cussions, also an oven!!
it’s great so far!

one thing that has become apparent is the state of the blind on the REMItop Vario II Roof Light & Blind unit




I have researched and priced up a new full unit and we are looking at £730-£850 ish which is nearly a third of the cost of the whole caravan!
Has anyone any tips to re-coat the blind?
Many thanks
Bryan 😊

 

[Jcloughie]

Perhaps you could remove the blind and open it up on a bench, and give it a spray of multi purpose paint to rejuvenate it.

John

 

[audiorob]

Is this what you need?
Remitop 2 Pleated material (600 x 600) | Remis blinds | Leisureshopdirect
I have tried to find a supplier of the micro pleat blind fabric without success. If this isnt the right part then you could contact Leisure Direct for advice.
I think this is a common fault when the silvering flakes off and there have been p[revious threads on here with similar questions before!

 

[Astr0dude]

Is this what you need?
Remitop 2 Pleated material (600 x 600) | Remis blinds | Leisureshopdirect
I have tried to find a supplier of the micro pleat blind fabric without success. If this isnt the right part then you could contact Leisure Direct for advice.
I think this is a common fault when the silvering flakes off and there have been p[revious threads on here with similar questions before!

Thanks audiorob
It’s the 600x900, I will investigate 😊

 

[Astr0dude]

Perhaps you could remove the blind and open it up on a bench, and give it a spray of multi purpose paint to rejuvenate it.

John

Thanks John
I’m worried a spray Paint won’t last long or could stiffen the blind, unless you are aware of a specific paint that would fit the bill?
cheers
Bryan

 

[Jcloughie]

Thanks John
I’m worried a spray Paint won’t last long or could stiffen the blind, unless you are aware of a specific paint that would fit the bill?
cheers
Bryan

I was thinking of the aerosol sprays available in DIY stores. But from the point of view that that there is nothing to loose in trying. However, if a replacement can be sourced and fitted. Even better.

John

 

[Buckman]

Why not try caravan breaker yards as bound to be a Bailey caravan with a similar blind? It does not have to be the same model as the same blind will probably be sued across a number of different models or even years.

 

[Beachball]

Have a look on Ebay and you never know you might find a Bailey caravan Blind ,

 

[otherclive]

It’s unfortunate that this type of blind suffered problems with its coating, and from posts some years back I recall that it also affected other makes too. Not surprising given that most makers adopt new ideas when they come into the market. A breakers is possibly the best option as there may be an older caravan whose previous owner had updated the blind before the van was scrapped.

If the frame size is common with other types of blind perhaps one that doesn’t have convoluted surface can be sourced by replacing the whole frame assembly. Ie a roller type blind rooflight assembly.

Lastly a DIY blind made from roller blind blackout material which you fasten to the ceiliing using Velcro or 3M Command hooks when it’s time for bed.

 

[Astr0dude]

It’s unfortunate that this type of blind suffered problems with its coating, and from posts some years back I recall that it also affected other makes too. Not surprising given that most makers adopt new ideas when they come into the market. A breakers is possibly the best option as there may be an older caravan whose previous owner had updated the blind before the van was scrapped.

If the frame size is common with other types of blind perhaps one that doesn’t have convoluted surface can be sourced by replacing the whole frame assembly. Ie a roller type blind rooflight assembly.

Lastly a DIY blind made from roller blind blackout material which you fasten to the ceiliing using Velcro or 3M Command hooks when it’s time for bed.

Thanks for your help again Clive (other) You are a very helpful member of this forum, I appreciate you taking the time to respond
Bryan

 

[Astr0dude]

Have a look on Ebay and you never know you might find a Bailey caravan Blind ,

Thanks for the suggestion
I’ve looked and there isn’t anything on eBay at the moment, but if I keep my eye out, who knows?
I appreciate the input
Cheers
Bryan

 

[Astr0dude]

Why not try caravan breaker yards as bound to be a Bailey caravan with a similar blind? It does not have to be the same model as the same blind will probably be sued across a number of different models or even years.

Thanks for the advice!
I will start to contact caravan breakers, I don’t know of any personally but I’m sure an internet search will help!
Cheers
Bryan

 

[Astr0dude]

I was thinking of the aerosol sprays available in DIY stores. But from the point of view that that there is nothing to loose in trying. However, if a replacement can be sourced and fitted. Even better.

John

Thanks John
I have a feeling a spray paint might work but I will also explore a replacement 😊
Thanks for taking the time to help
Bryan