Sliding shutter to roof space

Paul Onions · Jan 22, 2016

Hi everyone,

When driving along we have found the sliding shutter to the roof space is gradually working its way open. Is this common and is there anything that can be done to prevent it?

Thanks in advance for your advice...

Meoncoast · Jan 22, 2016

Common and you will find loads of old posts. I used cut down pad that its for furnture feet to protect wooden floor (felt pad with sticky on one side)

2CV67 · Jan 22, 2016

This fixed it (so far) for us, but many others say it didn't work for them...
http://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads...s-blind-opening-itself.2510/page-2#post-49786

EDIT 24 June 2016:
After 63000km, our sliding shutter has also stopped staying shut.

Now looking for a good solid solution...

Paul Onions · Jan 22, 2016

Thank you both. I will take a look. Van is back at garage for a lock issue at present though so I will have to wait. Out of curiosity was anyone also as surprised as me to find there is no heated rear window?

I still love my van even though it has only been with me for 2 days since I first picked it up a week ago because the garage had it back for the aforementioned lock issue...

WelshGas · Jan 22, 2016

Paul Onions said:
Thank you both. I will take a look. Van is back at garage for a lock issue at present though so I will have to wait. Out of curiosity was anyone also as surprised as me to find there is no heated rear window?

I still love my van even though it has only been with me for 2 days since I first picked it up a week ago because the garage had it back for the aforementioned lock issue...

It was an accessory, but you might have a Double-glazed rear window! You cannot have both.

CYCLOPATH · Jan 22, 2016

I was suprised. But the double glazing stops it fogging up, so no need.

GrannyJen · Jan 22, 2016

Give me the double glazing any time. I sleep with my head that end. Makes a huge difference.

Fogging is not a problem with that window but even if it was then 5 minutes with the heating on and it would go.

Paul Onions · Jan 22, 2016

Wow, double glazing... Excellent. Thanks again for the knowledge.

WolfPack · Jan 22, 2016

GrannyJen said:
Give me the double glazing any time. I sleep with my head that end. Makes a huge difference.

Fogging is not a problem with that window but even if it was then 5 minutes with the heating on and it would go.

It is hard to keep track of VW California Options as many on this Forum have commented. Curiously the current Ocean Specifications "Standard Features" on VW UK website state:

Power latching tailgate with double-glazed heated window, wash-wipe and LED spotlight

https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/range/camper-vans-t6/california-ocean/specification

When the one I have ordered arrives in the next few weeks I will let you know what turns up!

WelshGas · Jan 23, 2016

CYCLOPATH said:
I was suprised. But the double glazing stops it fogging up, so no need.

Doesn't get rid of ice on the outside if you forget to put the Diesel Heater on before leaving and I also wanted a rear wiper.
Personally cannot see the point of Double Glazing. I've never had a problem with internal condensation. Have had a problem getting a rear window glass replaced on a previous vehicle and I very much doubt if a Double Glazed Rear Window is on many garage or windscreen company inventories.
If it's cold enough to user the heater then Double Glazing won't have much additional effect. I know, I know - Global Warming etc: etc: