Remis Skylight (1 Viewer)

[Andyfozz]

Hi, when storm Bella hit us on boxing day our skylight departed company from our beloved 2014 Chausson Motorhome.
I have since investigated these and it appears they are very badly designed with a mechanism that is not fit for purpose.
Has anyone else had this issue and is there an alternative or do we have to bite the bullet and purchase a five hundred pound (ouch) Remis that is rubbish.
Any advice please.

 

[Stealaway]

What's wrong with it? Its usually only the string mechanism that fails

 

[Two on Tour]

Which Remis skylight are we talking about and what has failed ?

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[Andyfozz]

It is the 900 x 600 Remis 43r-002050 the entire top blew off snapping the hinges and smashed onto the road.
It is scrap now. I wondered if there was an alternative rather than replace with an item that is obviously not very good.

 

[Stealaway]

I'm guessing that it wasn't locked closed

 

[Andyfozz]

No that is the issue it was closed, but the hooks that lock it down were not working correctly. The winding mechanism was buggered. Looking for a replacement now but may change it to another make if possible.

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[Stealaway]

There are thousands out there and few ever give problems but good luck in finding an alternative

 

[Catpirate]

This is on Ebay

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=274598680356

 

[Catpirate]

And these

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=224301044781

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Cannot see a direct replacement, A heki is bigger if you have space and confidence

Good Luck

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[Catpirate]

Sorry to if I am boring you, one more. All depends on your location

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[seakay22]

No that is the issue it was closed, but the hooks that lock it down were not working correctly. The winding mechanism was buggered. Looking for a replacement now but may change it to another make if possible.

The winding mechanism broke on my Remis rooflight too within a few uses from new although mine is 700 x 500 but basically the same thing, by all accounts it's not that uncommon. The Heki versions are a lot simpler in their operation but I don't belive they fit in the same hole. I'm still awaiting a new winding mech and intend to use it very carefully in future!

 

[Andyfozz]

Looks like having to buy a new unit then. I think we will use it sparingly.

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[Wagoneer]

The REMItop vario 1 (with banana shape struts) was generally viewed as a very poor design - lots of problems with the winding mechanism.
The REMItop vario 2 (with straight struts) was an improvement - I've not heard of any adverse comments.

My preferred main skylight are those fitted to Hymers with a wind-up parallel lifting arrangement. Because it doesn't tilt, there is less chance of it being damaged by high winds, as experienced by the OP.

My van has the Remis skylight but always try and park with the nose heading into the wind.