For others attempting this repair , this fix can be done without removing the frame, or removing the tension. Just pull the mesh down, insert a sock or something into where the blind rolls up to stop it moving, then tilt the handle/aluminium bar 45 degrees in its recess and it can be pulled towards you to allow access to either end. Nice video though, well filmed and well explained.
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
Cheers 👍
@keithlowe58713 жыл бұрын
Did mine the same. Just pull the netting down then allow it to pull back at an angle, as above. The bottom rail is then easy to take out of the guides. I'd be reluctant to take any screws out of a wall board as they are very easy to loosen the "bite" of a screw. Good vid!
@jonsykes87805 жыл бұрын
Cheers, front blind was sticking near the top, 30 seconds later, working fine now.
@TheCaravanNut5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jon, glad the vid helped. Thanks for watching 😊
@stewchesman52596 жыл бұрын
I did the same repair some years ago using the same method as David Bells' comment. Keep up the good videos ;))
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
Cheers, was going to use the other method but wanted to show the blind does come apart and tensioning. 👍
@lostweekendscaravan6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin. Explained very well. I know where to come if ours breaks. Phil and Juliet.
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil & Juliet, you should have a good warranty on your van when he get it!
@stevehodges58832 жыл бұрын
That's a great tee shirt ! - love it
@TheCaravanNut2 жыл бұрын
Cheers, think I got it from Amazon.
@HelenandDave6 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem. Really useful. Thanks.
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, thanks for watching 👍
@Cryten1006 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and very informative.
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@CaraVanOlogywithBecky5 жыл бұрын
Lovely clear explanation, thanks
@TheCaravanNut5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and watching. 😊
@phil84026 жыл бұрын
Great tip, thanks very much as retensioned in seconds
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, glad it has helped 👍
@johnfriel85976 ай бұрын
Just what I needed as my fly screen had lost tension and wouldn't go the full way up. My fly screen has some small spots of mould, any idea how I would clean them - in situ or remove/replace them?
@TheCaravanNut6 ай бұрын
We have used Dettol mould and mildew remover before, spray some on a cloth or small sponge and gently wipe down the fly screen. Cheers
@davidaddis87606 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin, nice the know if we have the same problem 👍
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment & watching 👍
@jeffnorrie65576 жыл бұрын
Useful stuff, thank you very much.
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and feedback, cheers 👍
@jeffnorrie65576 жыл бұрын
Wow, even more useful than I though Martin. Our youngest lad was a little rough with the blind by his bunk. Its jammed a couple of times and I'd managed to straighten the tab to get it working. I knew I had to sort it properly but hadn't been able to identify the make of the blinds. Anyway, armed with knowledge from your video I popped down to the caravan and pulled one of the side pieces off. Removed, photographed and refitted the end piece. When I got home I ran your video again and compared my end piece to yours. It was identical. Knowing my blinds must be Remis, a quick search on Google and I have a couple of pairs on the way from eBay. Thank you very much Martin! Cheers, Jeff
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
Glad to help a fellow caravaner. 👍
@Bunce19495 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Excellent video. I presume if you had to do the other side, the whole unit would have to be removed to access the screws?
@TheCaravanNut5 жыл бұрын
Hi David, thanks for the feedback. The tension screws are on the left hand side of the blind, the track on both sides can be removed without taking the head of the blind off. If you wanted to adjust the middle blind of a rum of 3 then you would have to take the blind down. Hope that answers your question. Thanks, Martin 🙂
@peterhardy50116 жыл бұрын
Top video, Didn't realise you could adjust the tension of the blinds , Will be putting this new knowledge to work when i get home later as one of our front blinds is like arkwrights till when you try to close it lol
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad to be of help 👍
@andrewclarke50513 жыл бұрын
Hi great video tanks andy
@TheCaravanNut3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@andresacuna20432 жыл бұрын
just fixed my using your video, thx a lot!!! I also need to fix my roof blind/sreen. any links for that?
@TheCaravanNut2 жыл бұрын
Glad the vlog helped, cheers
@sandrapritchard80646 жыл бұрын
how do I replace plastic pull on blinds,We have bought a 1001 swift conqueror and it looks like a dog has chewed handles on blind makes it difficult to open and close blinds.Many thanks Sandy
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
If it’s the handle I think it’s connected to the bottom of the blind, try leisure shop direct for parts, they sometimes have detailed diagrams on how things are put together. Let me know how you get on. Martin 👍
@colinrimmer91546 жыл бұрын
Love the Tee shirt
@NatSatFat5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! What an Interesting vid Martin, them parts you NEVER think will cause a problem? untill they do? you have explained and shown a way out of the problem, so we don't feel totally amiss? I feel confident that if I get this problem, it will be solved? thanks to you. (Man, I can't wait for more ) Ma, you get to places that others don't even think about? PS (any tips about winter care for wheels? its too much of a problem(impossible on my van) to try and jack up the van to turn wheel around? to prevent flats? What do you think of Tyre Savers? (they are like block but bottom is shaped similar to a tyre , so when tyre is on them it fits bottom of tyre, to prevent flat spots
@TheCaravanNut5 жыл бұрын
Hi Bryn, Thanks for your comments. I have done a video on tyres which might give you more information, as for the tyre savers, I think I will get some in the near future and see how they go. They are supposed to do the trick, will let you know. cheers Martin 👍
@victorkent7686 жыл бұрын
Did not know about the tension on one end a real help. But i have another problem on the other end of the blind is a nylon wire hanging out. It seems to move a little when blind goes up and down but theres so much slack its damaging the blind. Can any body help shoild i cut it off?
@TheCaravanNut6 жыл бұрын
Not sure will have to look at my van, however I wouldn’t cut it see if there is anywhere you could wind the extra string round, if you cut it you can’t add it on if needed! Hope that helps? Martin 👍