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Topic: Fitting a Rooflite - How?

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Reggie Beat

18/5/2009 at 11:22pm
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Hi again.

another thing I'd like to do to my new camper, is to fit a 50cm x 50cm perspex rooflite over the central area.

Is it a big job to cut a hole in the roof and fit one? and once again, can anyone provide a "Fools Guide" on performing the operation please?

Muchas G

888dee

19/5/2009 at 7:51am
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Hmmmm, I could be wrong as I'm only just getting into teearing these things apart but I think this might not be such a good idea....

as far as I can see all openings have a reinforcing frame between the inner and outer skins (timber mostly) to support the hole your are about to cut so to do it properly you would need to remove the inner roof panel, cut your hole then rebate back the edges and build in a frame...

BIG job but possible if you are keen :)

naebother

19/5/2009 at 8:56am
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Check this forum they do this all the time

http://www.sbmcc.co.uk

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dsewell103

25/5/2009 at 5:51pm
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what is the make of your camper and witch area do you live in

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do it to day it might be too late tomorow

Reggie Beat

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dsewell, I'll assume you're not a burglar

It's a Swift and I'm in Sheffield

Why d'you ask? You fancy coming over and giving me a hand?

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