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Subject Topic: Installing roof vent/window
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07/7/2011 at 3:50pm
 Location: New Forest
 Outfit: 2018 kodiaq S L + 2010 Luna Quasar
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I really need more light and ventilation in my old 1996 2 berth Compass.

I was thinking of installing a large modern roof vent either new or used.

Do you think this is feasable?

I can't detect any roof frame work preventing this project but how would you suggest I go about making absolutly sure.

Cheers Logan1



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07/7/2011 at 3:59pm
 Location: whitstable kent
 Outfit: sterling eccles sport 584 freelander 2
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Someone replaced a vent with a roof light, don't know if this will be of any help
http://www.1carpc.co.uk/wcdr/mini-heki-install.htm

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07/7/2011 at 4:04pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold
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see also,click on photo's to enlarge.

http://www.bailey94.co.uk/heki-rooflight.htm



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07/7/2011 at 4:19pm
 Location: Lanarkshire
 Outfit: Compass Lynx 340 2
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Hi Logan1,I have the compass lynx small 2 berth 1998, and  have just replaced the sky light seal, if you take out the sky light, you will find that the roof is not attached there,you will be able to lift roof up a little,use a long thin probe to determin where any supports are, and how wide apart you will need to make any new frame work, you will need to determin the size of your new sky light,and check to see if any supports near by, and if you need any additional ones to connect to main supports,but be carefull in the roof gap as there should be wires for the lights, for front of van,rear and awaning light.you can use small step ladder inside van to get accssess to roof,and it is feasable and doable.good luck if you go ahead with progect remember and take photos and post them on here.

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08/7/2011 at 9:18am
 Location: New Forest
 Outfit: 2018 kodiaq S L + 2010 Luna Quasar
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Thanks for your help guys, my intetion was to install a fair size roof vent over the lounge area (not a replacement above the kitchen) if I go ahead I'll let you know how it works out, or doesn't, as the case might be

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08/7/2011 at 11:58am
 Location: Lancashire
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