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Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Mon May 31, 2021 5:23 pm
by Aaron Calder •

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As it was so hot today I decided to ventilate the van so I raised the roof and then tried to open the three triangular vents in the canvas.

All three were seized solid (I've never known that happen before) so I sprayed the zip travellers (?) liberally with silicone lube and left them to soak for a while.

Half an hour later and after much heaving and straining during which I felt sure something would break, I managed to free them. The technique I found worked best involved pulling on the tab while pushing it downwards with the other hand. Eventually, and with some reluctance, all six zips started to move.

I have treated the zip teeth with silicone and closed and opened each one half a dozen times to spread the lubricant. All are now working as usual.

If your van has not been used for a while (ours was last used last September) it might be a good idea to check that your zips haven't seized rather than find them impossible to open next time you go touring.

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RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Mon May 31, 2021 5:53 pm
by Julie Grafo •

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Good call. We�ve just been away, ours opened ok but it reminded me that the mesh in all 3 is torn and needs replacing, so I closed them quickly. Anyone any suggestions as to where to find this very fine mesh and how to attach it? I�m not a very handy person.

Julie & Neil. 2008 530GT pushing Honda CR-V 1.6 iDTEC SE+

RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:14 am
by Frantone •

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https://matts-soft-tops.co.uk/

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RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:29 am
by Islay Corbel (deleted)

Ours is attached with fine velcro so you could get the same type of mesh and velcro that you cut to fit from any fabri shop at a fraction of the cost of a specialist shop. Take one of your mesh curtains with you to show them.

Betty, 1998 Triton 430 and Colin, a Renault Mégane.

RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:40 am
by Steamdrivenandy •

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I notice from his website that Matts Softops appears to use Velcro rather than zips. Mind you converting a zip version the Velcro looks to be an awkward job or mean replacing the whole canvas
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RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:12 am
by Julie Grafo •

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Our zips are fine, it�s just the mesh triangles. Our PuckL had a mesh curtain that went round the whole inside of the canvas but this one has external mesh in three places. I�m not at all handy but think I can manage Velcro.

Julie & Neil. 2008 530GT pushing Honda CR-V 1.6 iDTEC SE+

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RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:27 pm
by Frantone •

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I bought mesh triangles from Matts Soft Tops which had Velcro edges.
It�s the inner pop top fabric triangles that were zipped.

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RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:34 pm
by Julie Grafo •

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Do the mesh triangles differ in size Tony? Can I just order 3 or do I need to measure them?

Julie & Neil. 2008 530GT pushing Honda CR-V 1.6 iDTEC SE+

RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:55 pm
by Randa france •

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Here's part of a Facebook conversation regarding your question Julie:-

Carol Bee
https://matts-soft-tops.co.uk/
I got a replacement from this guy - about £15 incl postage
Matts Soft Tops � Making and Supplying Top Quality 2CV Hoods and Accessories Since 1996
MATTS-SOFT-TOPS.CO.UK

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Carol Bee does he have the templates ? Or did you have to send them ?
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Carol Bee
Fran Corrie no he didn�t have a template. I just measured it by taking off the one on the other side and took some pics of it for him. He puts the Velcro on as well. Worth giving him a call and he will explain what he needs. Good luck
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RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Jun 04, 2021 12:43 pm
by Randa france •

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Nick Shaw, one of our Facebook members has dressed his vents with this cotton fabric.

Nick Shaw.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)

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RE: Stuck vent flap zips

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:37 am
by Islay Corbel (deleted)

Is your mesh actually in the triangle flap that opens? Ours is separate so my "help" was rubbish! Ours is a long piece of mesh stuck on the canvas by velcro. Our zippy flaps that unzip are solid canvas.

Betty, 1998 Triton 430 and Colin, a Renault Mégane.

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