
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories Join for Free Log In

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Caravans and Caravanning - Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance

Topic: caravan blinds

Post Reply

eddy4973

12/4/2010 at 12:22pm
Location: ilkeston derbyshire
Outfit: Bailey Olympus 504.

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/2/2004

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 428

Site Reviews Total:	6

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

HI all,

i was away last week & had trouble opening 1 of the front blinds after lying down so i could see straight up into where blind should go i could see what looked like a piece of strimmer wire hanging down where blind rolls up so gave a little tug at it as you do & yes it came out!! but blind now seems to work fine.....

Now what i need to know is have i BROKE it

cheers eddy & co..

-------------

WHY DOES SHE TELL ME EVERYTHING IS MY FAULT?

pippa10

12/4/2010 at 5:08pm
Location: Cheshire
Outfit: Avondale Sandmartin & Mondeo Estate

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 09/3/2007

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2213

Site Reviews Total:	2

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

If it works then its not broken.

-------------
Margaret.

lesjane

12/4/2010 at 8:51pm
Location: Essex
Outfit: Elddis Hurricane GT

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 18/10/2009

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 49

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

The "strimmer wire" I think is there to put even tension at both ends of the roller. I had one come out, so I took the blind to bits but couldn`t get it back in, So I left it out & it works just fine. Les.

eddy4973

14/4/2010 at 2:07pm
Location: ilkeston derbyshire
Outfit: Bailey Olympus 504.

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/2/2004

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 428

Site Reviews Total:	6

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

HI all,

thanks for the replys just glad i have not done any perminent damage lol

cheers eddy & co

Post last edited on 14/04/2010 17:10:35

-------------
WHY DOES SHE TELL ME EVERYTHING IS MY FAULT?

zac45

14/4/2010 at 9:25pm
Location: south yorkshire
Outfit: 1992 Elldis Whisp Conway Countryman.

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/7/2005

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 257

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Same happened to me but all still works fine

Emmo

20/4/2010 at 2:23am
Location: Nottingham
Outfit: Swift Silhouette Jaguar X-Type

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 25/11/2005

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 207

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Never leave your caravan blinds in the closed position. Doing this means that the spring is always under tension and will weaken it after time.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance - Top of Page

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

Upcoming Event

Motorhome and Campervan Show Exeter 20/11 to 22/11

A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets

5738 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Special Offers]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Tent Reviews]

[Contact Us]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026