Snapped cord

[Lizzy]

Our Swift Accord 2021 panoramic blind has snapped. It’s going to cost £400 + to sort it out as we’ve been told that the whole unit has to be replaced.
I saw a thread from 2012 where “ bristle” used a cork jammed into the channel to keep the blind up. Will the cork keep the blind closed at night too?
Any other remedies as very reluctant to pay over £400 to fix a snapped cord!

 

[otherclive]

If the cork “fix” worked in daytime it should be okay at night. It must be worth just giving it a try.

 

[GUMPY]

It should be an easy fix, I did mine on an Elddis.

https://forums.practicalcaravan.com/threads/elldis-blinds.71109/post-640240

 

[Guzzilazz]

I repaired a Remibase side window blind, and it's not difficult if you can remove the blind unit. Here's the link I posted
Fixing a blind

 

[Lizzy]

If the cork “fix” worked in daytime it should be okay at night. It must be worth just giving it a try.

Thanks, yes, we will give it a try.

 

[Lizzy]

It should be an easy fix, I did mine on an Elddis.

https://forums.practicalcaravan.com/threads/elldis-blinds.71109/post-640240

Thank you. Very informative but unfortunately I don't think we're brave enough to try it.

 

[Lizzy]

I repaired a Remibase side window blind, and it's not difficult if you can remove the blind unit. Here's the link I posted
Fixing a blind

Thanks. You are obviously very handy.

 

[Buckman]

We simply fixed ours and not need for a new blind. Any AWS technician would be able to do the job at a fraction of the price quoted by the dealer if you are unable to do it yourselves.

 

[Lizzy]

We simply fixed ours and not need for a new blind. Any AWS technician would be able to do the job at a fraction of the price quoted by the dealer if you are unable to do it yourselves.

Hi. Thanks. Can I ask what is an AWS technician?

 

[Mel]

Hi. Thanks. Can I ask what is an AWS technician?

Approved Workshop Scheme.
A technician approved to service your caravan whilst maintaining the warranty

Approved Touring Caravan & Motorhome Servicing in the UK

The Approved Workshop Scheme is the benchmark for motorhome and touring caravan servicing in the UK with fixed and mobile workshops nationwide.

www.approvedworkshops.co.uk

Mel

 

[Lizzy]

Approved Workshop Scheme.
A technician approved to service your caravan whilst maintaining the warranty

Approved Touring Caravan & Motorhome Servicing in the UK

The Approved Workshop Scheme is the benchmark for motorhome and touring caravan servicing in the UK with fixed and mobile workshops nationwide.

www.approvedworkshops.co.uk

Mel

Thanks. I will speak to a technician in the new year . There is an AWS workshop where our van is stored and it was the service guys there who told us we would have to buy a complete new unit and they would then replace it! It just seems so expensive when it's only a snapped cord.
I'll also contact another AWS workshop to see what they say.

 

[otherclive]

Thanks. I will speak to a technician in the new year . There is an AWS workshop where our van is stored and it was the service guys there who told us we would have to buy a complete new unit and they would then replace it! It just seems so expensive when it's only a snapped cord.
I'll also contact another AWS workshop to see what they say.

Another option for a technician is MCEA. Their website gives location of where their technicians are based.

MCEA Training for Motorhome, Camper & Caravan Engineers

MCEA Motorhome & Caravan Engineers, a membership of mobile habitation and service engineers. MCEA are a provider of training for campervan, caravan & motorhome habitation servicing & repairs.

www.mobilecaravanengineers.co.uk

 

[Lizzy]

Thanks.

 

[IanB1485]

Strange , but I have just repaired a Hartel concertina blind for a client , got the instructions off a forum like this one. the cord is 1mm and can be bought off amazon. Also had to 'adjust a panoramic window blind as it was very stiff , again searched online for the method. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D9NVCRK7 . The advantage with MCEA is with being mobile = less overheads, so can be cheaper also you don't have to drag your beloved caravan to a workshop they will come to your location.

 

[Lizzy]

Thank you. All replies are very much appreciated.