Windscreen blind cord snapped

[Lanerboy]

My Carthago 2018 windscreen pleated blind cord has snapped. Has anyone had this issue, it looks an absolute nightmare to fix as i cant see how you can get to the screws which look like they are about 2 inches from the front screen.

Do they fit the screen afterwards at the factory once the blind is installed i wonder

Has anyone else had this issue and does anyone know of a company around the Midlands area that may be able to fix this for me

Thanks

 

[Trev45]

Presumably it is out of warranty ? Surely these cords should last more than 2 years maybe Carthago or the dealer will offer a bit of goodwill and fix it for you considering the cost of these vehicles.

 

[Lanerboy]

No its still in warranty it was built late 2018 but not registered till March 2019 but dont really want to go to the dealer as i feel its a bit of a specialist job and dealers are jack of all trades but masters of none.

I have found a chap in chichester called breeze blinds who has done a few before so may just have a few days down there he only needs it for 2 hrs and really sounds like he knows his stuff

 

[Lazyboy]

Ours broke after about a year. Camper UK were able to fix it and so far it is still working fine. Failing that call Reliance at Chichester for advice. Chris is very helpful.

 

[Zepp]

Breeze Blinds at Poole did ours it took him about 30 mins and £30 ish

Forgot to say ours was still under warranty but they said it was a two day job and all cupboards had to be removed to replace the blind lol

Home - Breeze Blinds

www.breezeblinds.co.uk

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[Lanerboy]

Breeze Blinds at Poole did ours it took him about 30 mins and £30 ish

Forgot to say ours was still under warranty but they said it was a two day job and all cupboards had to be removed to replace the blind lol

Home - Breeze Blinds

www.breezeblinds.co.uk

Yes i have emailed Mark at breze blinds he is going to sort it for us, he has a done a few apparently now sounds like a top guy

 

[Zepp]

Yes i have emailed Mark at breze blinds he is going to sort it for us, he has a done a few apparently now sounds like a top guy

He is a nice guy .

The lane is a bit tight going down to his workshop but there is quite a few passing places also a nice little cafe at the marina

 

[Dorset Diver]

Just for future reference, just in case mine goes, can you continue to use the van and blind?

 

[Lanerboy]

Just for future reference, just in case mine goes, can you continue to use the van and blind?

Im not sure too be honest,we are away and i have not yet used it as dont want it droppibg down or getting stuck further down so just leaving it alone

 

[BobilG600]

The windscreen drop down blind on our Pilote Galaxy failed about week ago when the cord snapped.
I asked two local dealers about the possibility of repair. Both said no and that it would have to be a new blind, costing £1000.00 +.
So doing a search on here, I found this thread from 2020 and gave Mark at Breeze Blinds a call. Yes, he has done a few of these (quite a few), it would be 1 to 2 hours work and cost about £75.00.
We live in Cumbria and Breeze Blinds is near Chichester but for the savings in cost and repair to an otherwise good blind it was worth a trip to the south coast.
We arranged a day with Mark and booked a pitch at the C&CC Chichester site. He came to the site and repaired the cord in situ.
He’s a really pleasant guy and did the work in under 2 hours for the price quoted.
So I can highly recommend Mark at Breeze Blinds if anyone else needs this repair.
And also thanks to Motorhomefun for all the invaluable help from this website.

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