Blind on the offside window on Duetto

Can anybody help with a suggestion as to how I can either repair or replace the blind/flyscreen on the window of my Ford Duetto. (thats the one behind the long seat on drivers side) It has a tear about 10-15cm in the middle and I had hoped to find some material to furnish a patch but no luck. I don't want to spend a fortune (can't afford to) but would like it fixed. The van is a '96 model and is in really nice order so this tends to spoil the finish.

Thanks

Ken

Is the tear in the blind or the fly screen

Pete
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I recently bought a 1995 Duetto and decided to replace the blind / flyscreen in the window in the roof, above the one I assume that you have the problem with. This was because the blind part was damaged. I ordered a replacement from Autosleeper. I don't know what your budget is but it is worthwhile 'phoning them to get a quote. However, beware, as the postage cost is quite high.

I don't know when the design changed but what they sent me was not the same design as the original and too tall (by around 2cm) to fit in the space available. I spoke to Autosleeper and we agreed that by reducing the height of the side pillars all would OK. This proved to be the case but you just need to be careful how you cut the pillars as they contain the holes that make sure that the blinds stay up.

This now gave me the problem that the one I had fitted did not match the corresponding one on the nearside. I therefore replaced that one as well.

The upshot is that I now have spare one blind / flyscreen assembly and one flyscreen on its own. These are, though, for the roof windows in the Duetto, not the one I think that you have the problem with. I will check tomorrow to see whether they are the same width and might, therefore, fit the lower window as well.

Hi,

I have checked this morning and while the two windows are the same width, there is not sufficient material in the blind / flyscreen I have removed to fit the larger, lower window. If it is this one you are having trouble with, therefore, I'm afraid I can't help further. If it the smaller, higher window then what I have will probably fit.

eddytheeagle

Sorry should have said it is the actual blind. I had hoped there might be some form of patch as I am not sure how to go about dismantling the fram to replace it.

Ken

And I should also say it is the main window not the top ones. Looks as if previous owner stuck something through - perhaps when making beds up.

Ken

I have replaced the fly screen. Would think that the blind would be similar. It couldn't have been too hard if I managed it. I followed instruction as per article in MMM magazine. I believe it was August last year. Normal flyscreens do not stop west highland midges. So I replaced mine with some net curtain.
Pete
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I don't take MMM (spend enough on Photo mags), would this article be available online and any suggestions as to where you can buy the silver blind material?

Regards

Ken

Think the best thing you could do is contact Autosleepers I believe this is the blind in the Duetto so if no luck with autosleepers give seitz a try

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Pete
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Another site to look at

Pete
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Hi Cainnech.



I have been following your topic. If you can get the flyscreen and blind material larger than the window it is not a problem to cut it to size it dosn't fray. It is quite easy to fit it into the blind cassette. The hard bit is normally removing the cassette. Once you have got it out remove the end caps this will reveal the two white tensioning screws. Release the tension, watch fingers. Pull blind or flyscreen out fully. Best doing one at a time. when fully out you will see a plastic cord looks like strimmer wire. Pull this out of the end of the roller this will release the material from the groove in the roller. Fold over about 3/4 to 1 inch of the new blind material and slide it into the roller groove push the plastic cord through the loop of material in the roller groove to secure it. then turn the white screw to retension the blind. don't overdo the tensioning as when refitted the blind will fly up uncontrolably.

Sound difficult but it isn't. Be brave, also difficult to break anything.



Hope this helps. whisky.