Roof Vent Blind Problems

[Sharon the Cat]

On a new van our roof vent blinds are not free-running and a bit of a struggle. One of them has got very bad in the last couple of days - heat maybe?

Would something like silicon spray help to make these better, or is it a string problem?

 

[andyjanet]

We use candle wax on the sliders and string

 

[Sharon the Cat]

We use candle wax on the sliders and string

Have you got any candles with you?

Will you be Whatsapping a W3W location tomorrow?

 

[andyjanet]

Posted the location on the 9 th July , have reposted just for you

 

[Winterskp]

Had the same problem, and used a silicon spray to good effect, except for the one over the bed (the one most difficult to reach over the island bed!)
I discovered that the blind handle caught on the frame when fully open, and scraped off the places where it caught at each end. Result!

 

[Canalsman]

On a new van our roof vent blinds are not free-running and a bit of a struggle. One of them has got very bad in the last couple of days - heat maybe?

Would something like silicon spray help to make these better, or is it a string problem?

Yes, silicone spray is ideal.

 

[CherQuick]

On a new van our roof vent blinds are not free-running and a bit of a struggle. One of them has got very bad in the last couple of days - heat maybe?

Would something like silicon spray help to make these better, or is it a string problem?

My husband used polish to clean the runner and it's running freely and no horrible squeals now.