Replacing skylight

[BAZZA1524]

Is it possible to replace the rather grim looking rear skylight on our recently bought CI Carioca 694, a 2008 model. It’s got yellow fins and winds open by a handle and has no blackout blind. I assume they may be a standard size. Thanks in advance

 

[GeoffnDee]

Have a look at www.magnummotorhomes.co.uk or www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk they may have what you are looking for , there may be a make and model number etched on the one you have.

 

[Guigsy]

My previous van was off similar vintage. The skylight was yellowed and had gone all spiders web like with micro cracks. It decided it didn't need the hinge on one side on the motorway on the way to a holiday. I'm surprised it didn't eject itself.

Mine was a standard 400mm square. I replaced it was a completely different model. It's not a hard job. Screws, sealant remover and blades to cut the old sealant out. The hardest bit might be access. But I could get steps under my skylight and I did most of the cleanup (the most laborious bit) while standing through the hole (yes, I'm skinny).

 

[BAZZA1524]

Thanks for those replies. A great help

 

[Revolvor]

Is it possible to replace the rather grim looking rear skylight on our recently bought CI Carioca 694, a 2008 model. It’s got yellow fins and winds open by a handle and has no blackout blind. I assume they may be a standard size. Thanks in advance

My original skylight rotary lifting mechanism failed. I replaced the skylight with THIS 400 x 400 version. The lifting method is simple and effective. I removed the old one very much like Guigsy described above - and I'm not skinny!
Note that you need the non-ventilated version for a MH.

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[wfdTamar]

One thing I'd say about the Heki one is the handle is quite noisy. (they also come in two roof thickness types)

 

[Guigsy]

One of the hardest things it's getting a consensus on what to use to reseal.

 

[jumar]

I replaced my vent with a Maxxfan...what a difference this makes...400mmx400mm

 

[Northernraider]

One of the hardest things it's getting a consensus on what to use to reseal.

Absolutely any non setting mastic does. I personally use ob1