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Subject:Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
From:Jeff Palmer
Date:Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:21:06 -0500

Are the GoWesty and BusDepot skylights sourced from the same supplier? I thought at one time they all came from Dr Bjorn maybe. 
Jeff

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> On Aug 23, 2023, at 3:49 PM, Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> My skylight / roof vent in the fiberglass top has developed a small leak.
> The previous owner repaired cracks in the plastic frame that houses the
> gear and lifting mechanism and used a gasket sealant around parts of it. I
> have considered replacing the skylight seal alone or replacing the entire
> skylight. I see two options online:
> 
> GoWesty: Complete Skylight Kit [Vanagon]
> https://gowesty.com/products/complete-skylight-kit?_pos=1&_sid=4bc890776&_ss=r&variant=41252837228709
> 
> The Bus Depot: Complete Poptop Skylight Replacement Kit
> https://www.busdepot.com/255070740kit
> 
> Both of these kits look nice and would be very likely to eliminate the
> leak, but neither is an upgrade from the original skylight. I have long
> desired a roof fan to actively pull air in through the screens on the side
> windows and exhaust it through the roof. There is some discussion about
> roof fans on The Samba which mention Fan-Tastic and MaxxFan options, but I
> have not seen any mention of specific models—and I believe there are many.
> 
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9682500
> 
> Also worth noting is that the Vanagon will fit in my garage without any
> changes to the garage door, but I don't have much room to spare. Adding a
> vent fan that adds height to Vanagon is not something I want to do. I'd
> appreciate any feedback and ideas.
> 
> Ryan