Wooden frame, roof levelling kit, Sika, and some mastic is a sure way to do this; also adding some rigidity to the area. Similar to putting in roof fans like Maxxfans, etc. Although, I'm sure you know this by now.
Great video, just one question. On Dometic website they sell two versions, one is for roof thickness from 25 to 42 and one for roofs from 43 to 60. I'm converting a VW T5, what's the right one? Thanks!
whats the difference between forced ventilation and non forced? and can you advise on the roof thickness of a renault master 2012 thanks. i think the nv400 is the same shape as the renault master
The forced ventilation skylights are intended for caravans where you want ventilation (particularly in winter) to avoid mould. The trouble with forced ventilation for a campervan is that it makes a lot of noise when you're driving. The thickness of the metal roof is very thin - about 3mm.
Did you buy the skylight with or without forced ventilation? Do you have any other ventilation methods in the van? I am wondering whether or not we want forced ventilation and if not, which other ventilation methods to use.
We went for the one without forced ventilation because it's for a campervan. The forced ventilation models are very noisy, hence why they're usually used for caravans and the non-ventilated models are used for campervans.
Can i have tea instead 😁 I'm enjoying the build series chaps 😎 keep it up 👍 Are you building it to sell or are you going to use it ? No difference just interested 👍 Have you conciderd 3D printing adapters to fill the ribs and give the roof vent a flat rim to sit on 🤔 i know someone in the US does them for certain vans ?
Tea is acceptable! :) Glad you're enjoying the build series! Tbh, we're not sure what we're going to do with it yet. We might keep it and use it or sell it. We'll decide how much we like it when we're done. We're going for an electric/diesel combo for all heating, water, cooking, etc.. so keen to see how good it is compared to the diesel/gas/electric combo we've always previously used. We hadn't thought of 3d printing an adapter for the ribs, but would definitely be an idea to pursue. Sounds interesting! :)
Thanks for your videos'. I'm just starting with a Nissan NV400. So watching these will be a big help. Cheers. Ron.
Wooden frame, roof levelling kit, Sika, and some mastic is a sure way to do this; also adding some rigidity to the area. Similar to putting in roof fans like Maxxfans, etc. Although, I'm sure you know this by now.
SO MANY videos on this skylight or any skylight for that matter but none nearly as helpful and to the point! No faffing just great tips, thanks mate
10:00 that is a high amount of sika, your sika will never get dry in the middle. use butyl instead, then sika
Thanks for the suggestion!
THANK YOU FOR THIS! SO helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Good job looking good
Thanks 👍
Do you fear break ins?
How come didn't fill in gaps with pvc strip or mastic strip
I don't think it would have performed better than what I did with sikaflex.
Great video, just one question. On Dometic website they sell two versions, one is for roof thickness from 25 to 42 and one for roofs from 43 to 60. I'm converting a VW T5, what's the right one? Thanks!
whats the difference between forced ventilation and non forced? and can you advise on the roof thickness of a renault master 2012 thanks. i think the nv400 is the same shape as the renault master
The forced ventilation skylights are intended for caravans where you want ventilation (particularly in winter) to avoid mould. The trouble with forced ventilation for a campervan is that it makes a lot of noise when you're driving.
The thickness of the metal roof is very thin - about 3mm.
@@offgrid_power very much appreciated, thank you
Did you buy the skylight with or without forced ventilation? Do you have any other ventilation methods in the van? I am wondering whether or not we want forced ventilation and if not, which other ventilation methods to use.
We went for the one without forced ventilation because it's for a campervan. The forced ventilation models are very noisy, hence why they're usually used for caravans and the non-ventilated models are used for campervans.
Can i have tea instead 😁
I'm enjoying the build series chaps 😎 keep it up 👍
Are you building it to sell or are you going to use it ? No difference just interested 👍
Have you conciderd 3D printing adapters to fill the ribs and give the roof vent a flat rim to sit on 🤔 i know someone in the US does them for certain vans ?
Tea is acceptable! :)
Glad you're enjoying the build series! Tbh, we're not sure what we're going to do with it yet. We might keep it and use it or sell it. We'll decide how much we like it when we're done. We're going for an electric/diesel combo for all heating, water, cooking, etc.. so keen to see how good it is compared to the diesel/gas/electric combo we've always previously used.
We hadn't thought of 3d printing an adapter for the ribs, but would definitely be an idea to pursue. Sounds interesting! :)
THANKSsssssssssssssss
Omg, this is just so wrong, first overheating metal with angle grinder, and then no spacers, just huge amount of glue
Thanks for the comment. :)