Roof vent cleaning

[eltrev1]

I'm just in the middle of getting our 'van ready for winter and don't know how to clean the roof vent/skylight. II can obviously clean the outer and inner surfaces but it's 'double skinned' and in between it is quite grubby ( there's even a small leaf trapped in one). Has anyone any tips on how to get these clean ?

Thanks

Trevor

 

[Lennie]

Trevor
I asked the same question some years ago with my last van a 2003 Challenger, and was told they cannot be dismantled to clean.
My dealer suggested I remove it from the van and soak it in water!! Needless to say I did not bother and lived with it until I eventually sold the van.
Hope somebody comes up with a better solution.

 

[eltrev1]

Thanks Lennie,

Not quite what I wanted to hear.

I think I'll ask on the Swift forum and see if they can help.

Cheers,

Trevor

 

[forestgump]

you can take the vent out big hassle or cover the under part of van ie the bed if the light is over the bed and use a garden pump spray put some strong mix like fenwicks blast it wilko spray about £2.50 pump action spray.

 

[ww2nut]

depends on the age of the van but the older plastic type can be taken off the carrage by unscrewing 4 screws from the interior side, they are however extreemly delicate, in fact the plastic containers that my take out comes in is better quality, they are prone to cracking. but i have removed mine and cleaned them on many occasions with no problem.

 

[eltrev1]

Thanks FG and ww3nut,

I'll try your suggestions over the weekend.

Trevor