Hymer rooflight inner held up with tape (1 Viewer)

[Geoff D]

We have a 2005 Hymer Tramp T575 with the standard Hymer large (800 x 500?) wind-up rooflight. In September we visited France and the inner section of the rooflight became detached as the adhesive on the tape holding it in place couldn't stand the heat. It appears to be attached to the outer by rectangles of clear 3M dual lock tape which seems rather Heath Robinson. So before replacing it I wanted to check with fellow owners that this is the standard (only) way of attaching it.

 

[Lenny HB]

The Hymers we have had they have always been held with screws.
Can you post a photo of yours.

 

[Figaro]

Screws on mine, 2003.
Maybe that desire to not have screw heads showing resulted in the use of sticky tape ?

 

[Geoff D]

So maybe not the 'standard' I assumed! Will get pictures ASAP.

 

[bigalw35]

I'll get a piccy of ours tomorrow, but ours is stuck together with glue I suppose inner/outer ?, I would imagine super-glue would do it ?, but you'd have to get it off to do it

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[bubble63]

I removed my inner plastic piece, took the old stickle brick /3M dual lock type fasteners off and replaced as was with new 3M dual lock . No more dropping down

 

[bigalw35]

The only thing is that it’s supposed to be a double glazed unit

 

[Geoff D]

Photos as requested. The outer is completely smooth so nowhere for screws to go so I guess the options for attaching the inner are very limited. Most of the dual lock pads are still joined - it is the glue that has given way as a result of the heat.

 

[Lenny HB]

I'm confused, I can see the screws around the frame so if it's not that what is the problem?

 

[Geoff D]

I'm confused, I can see the screws around the frame so if it's not that what is the problem?

The problem bit is the clear inner that is dangling down in the second picture. The corner is only up because it is resting on the hinge.

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[Lenny HB]

Still can't see it.
Is it the inner and outer acrylic that has separated?

 

[Geoff D]

Is it the inner and outer acrylic that has separated?

Yes, that's it. You can see one of the dual lock pads that has come unstuck through the hole in the inner.

 

[Lenny HB]

Yes, that's it. You can see one of the dual lock pads that has come unstuck through the hole in the inner.

Strange construction, all ours they are bonded our first Hymer was 2008.

 

[Geoff D]

Strange construction

Agreed! Ours is 2005 and maybe they started bonding them on later models.

 

[bigalw35]

Our Mercedes’ 680 windows and roof lights are bonded (the inner & outer) I’ve also repaired some of the side windows suffering the same problem, with super glue

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[bubble63]

As my comment previously, the inner pane is held up with 3M dual lock pads , simply replace the dual lock, it’s readily available, simples
My guess is its removable to clean

 

[eddie]

Agreed! Ours is 2005 and maybe they started bonding them on later models.

Well it’s lasted 18 years!

 

[Geoff D]

the inner pane is held up with 3M dual lock pads

So at least one other also has 3M dual lock so that must be the way Hymer did it in 2005. I don't fancy trying to stick it up with superglue so 3M dual lock it is. Thanks.