Fixing a broken blind whilst on holiday!

[@Parknest]

Martin, this is a good example of why is it useful to have tools to hand for any running repairs. On the last outing in the caravan, I needed to retension one of the flyscreens and having tools to hand made the job a lot easier. I got the idea of having a caravan toolbox from one of Dan's videos.

[@TheCaravanNut]

I always have a few tools with me and my leatherman, never no when you’ll need them. Thanks for watching 😊

[@jamesfoley4254]

Thanks for the video! You saved me a lot of time to take the trailer to the dealer to fix a cord that just got loose. I was able to take the corner piece off and put the little metal cylinder back in place and voila it was fixed. Made my day!

[@TheCaravanNut]

Glad the vlog helped, much cheaper than taking it to the dealer!

[@johncooke2739]

Thanks for that Martin. Going to be useful as I have the same blinds in our caravan

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi John, I think the cord came out due to the blind starting to come off the wall. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 😊

[@davenordon143]

These videos are the reason why I subscribed. Back when you had just 600 subscribers!!! Just goes to show how worthwhile it all is now with so many followers. I'd be a tad lost without these informative & explanatory videos now I've entered the world of caravanning!! Keep up the good work. All the best. Dave

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for your continued support and feedback. One of the ideas behind doing the channel was to show that you can save money and do jobs yourself. I put holiday vlogs and some products in just to make a change. Thanks again for your support, Martin 😊

[@stevethornton7989]

Nicely done, straight to the point 👍🏻

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Steve, Thanks for the feedback and watching, Martin 🙂

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Well done Martin good instructions, made it look easy thanks for sharing Phil

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Phil, another job done! Thanks for support, Martin 😊

[@MyBigTOW]

Excellent job. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCaravanNut]

Cheers, Thanks for watching 😊

[@TheTrudgians]

Brilliant video Martin. I wont lie, taking blinds apart has always scared me, things popping out, tension and snapping plastic... well done.

[@TheCaravanNut]

Cheers Dan, I was expecting bits flying everywhere! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 😊

[@colinrimmer789]

👍 no end to your talents, informative easy job. I could see people shying away from attempting working on blinds. Cheers Martin.

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Colin, I wouldn’t say I’ve got talents just don’t like paying for jobs I can do 😂 Thanks for watching, Martin 😊

[@NG-cb7he]

Well explained video Martin this was very common in this range you are very lucky you only have one blind loose. It would be worth checking the above over head lockers they had a tendency to work loose. There is nothing at the back to secure you rely on about 2mm boards to secure the screws. Very helpful video. The caravan industry should fund a diy course for every owner because if your not into diy you will spend more time at the Dealership. Did anyone hear that Hear We Tow have joined Top Gear and are on Master Chef just could have been a rumour. Keep up the good work Martin

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for the feedback, I was only thinking this morning about the amount of shaking and rattling around a van must go through when being towed. We have had a few things work loose recently, some bad design some just working loose. I’m going to put a vid together about it 🤔 I will check the front lockers out, don’t want them falling down! Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 🙂

[@clivetucker176]

Nice video, I had to do exactly the same repair on 2 of our blinds. I bought a cheap Venetian blind to use the cord as I didn't have enough slack in the old piece as it had snapped.

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Clive, I wasn’t expecting it being so easy to do! Glad it was though. Good idea with the other cord. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 😊

[@keithandmichele]

Another great video Martin. Really well explained & demonstrated, you make a daunting job look very easy 👍🏻 Keith & Michele

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Keith & Michele, Thanks for the feedback. Quite an easy job really. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 😊

[@lizleonard3681]

Hi Martin keep your tips coming they all come in handy well explained hope you had a nice holiday 😎👍

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Liz, thanks for the feedback, holiday was great & counting down to the next one! Cheers Martin 😊

[@stewchesman5259]

Nice one Martin, made it look easy ;))

[@TheCaravanNut]

Cheers Stew, was quite an easy one, just glad it all went back together again! Thanks for watching & support, Martin 😊

[@doubleimage]

excellent video, now to repair mine.

[@TheCaravanNut]

Thanks for the feedback David. Hope your repair goes well. Cheers Martin 🙂

[@NatSatFat]

rtin, you always do maintenance stuff on Caravsns really good, well done that Man!

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Bryn, Thanks for the feedback, I try to show that people can save money by doing their own work. Thanks for comments and watching, Martin 😊

[@scotchegg6422]

Nice to know they can be removed so easy. Always baffled me why the actual blind is at the bottom. Would be better if the blind came down (to block the sun) and the fly screen went up. Suppose they can be removed and fitted the other way around.

[@TheCaravanNut]

I have often thought of turning the blinds around, would make more sense to block the sun out. Might do it one day! cheers

[@kevandrews4699]

Nice one Martin well explained video and the fact u fixed it why on hoilday when most people wait still they get home how will u get on when u go on your hoilday abroad without the van and tools you ill hav nothing to fix cheers .kev

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Kev, Thanks for the feedback, I always end up doing some jobs on the van when we’re away. As for the holiday without the van, I’m kind of looking forward to it 🤔 Thanks for watching, Martin 🙂

[@CaravanVlogger]

Good vlog as always. At one point you mentioned a “leather man” ? I had to google what that was! I realised I have one..Didn’t know it was called that 👍🏻Thanks Graham

[@TheCaravanNut]

Cheers Graham, always have my Leatherman to hand, top bit of kit. Thanks for comments and support, Martin 🙂

[@sa432jh]

Hi thanks for the info , could you please tell me what manufacturer they are

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi, the blinds are manufactured by Duo plisse. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching 😊

[@TicketyBoo.]

Hi Martin. I'm about to replace all my blinds, Duoplissee is one of my preferences, either that or the Combi Blinds that has both the blind and the flyscreens coming down from the top. I'm keen to know if you have any opinions or comments to help me decide. Thanks.

[@TheCaravanNut]

The Duoplissee blinds, blind up from the bottom flatscreen down from the top, don't let much light in during those early light mornings. The blinds with both coming from the top seem to let more light in unless they are the newer ones with a full casing around all of the blind. The Duoplissee blind in our van are not spring loaded and work on a pulley system so can leave them half and half whilst in storage. Cheers Martin

[@HowardB54]

Another good ‘un Martin! You sure you’re not breaking stuff just to do a video ? 😂 Serious - good concise to the point repair job Well done Hope you enjoyed Edinburgh Did they let you fire the 1 o’clock gun? Regards H

[@TheCaravanNut]

Hi Howard, not breaking stuff just the joys of a 8 year old van! Edinburgh was great, especially the drive up there with no traffic issues. They wouldn’t let me near the gun, think they may have watched some of my vids 😂 Thanks for the support, Martin 🙂

[@mikelacey9384]

Question " in the broken blind video" I noticed behind you an alarm / motion sensor ?? Just wondered which one you use ? Thanks

[@TheCaravanNut]

It’s a factory fit alarm by Bailey, not sure what make. 😊

[@mikelacey9384]

@@TheCaravanNut Thanks. Wasn't sure if it an after market fitted by yourself 😂😂

[@desclarke9485]

The make is Tracker UK as standard Bailey fitment for Series 1 Unicorn range. These work as standalone alarms, but also were monitored/tracked if you paid an annual subscription. However in 2016 they stopped supporting them and insisted you buy a newer up to date model. I decided not to and just use it as a regular standalone alarm now.