

| Subject: | Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak |
| From: | Ryan Cresawn |
| Date: | Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:43:15 -0400 |
Thanks for this suggestion: https://vanagonwestfaliaparts.com/search?page=1&q=skylight&type=product I like that parts are sold individually or as a set. Ryan On Wed, Aug 23, 2023 at 5:21 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote: > Are the GoWesty and BusDepot skylights sourced from the same supplier? I > thought at one time they all came from Dr Bjorn maybe. > Jeff > > Sent from my iPhone > > > 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 >
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