The Auto-Sleeper Motorhome Owners Forum (ASOF)
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Cracks in plastic window frames

3 posters

Go down

Cracks in plastic window frames Empty Cracks in plastic window frames

Post by Tess of the Dormabiles Tue Aug 11, 2020 6:35 pm

We have a 2005 Symbol which we've owned for 12 years and had great service from, and fun with.  We're pretty careful about keeping her in tip top condition. Over the last year or so we've noticed small cracks appearing in the plastic window frame moulding in the shower room.  I've covered them with insulating tape as a temporary measure to prevent water from the shower getting behind the panel, but would like to make a rather more permanent repair.  Does anyone know of someone who might be able to replicate the moulding, or have any other ideas on how to repair this? I've been in touch with the spares department at Willersley, but as expected, these are long since out of stock. I suspect the cause is simply ageing of the plastic exacerbated by heating and cooling from the sun. Since we intend to keep the van for at least another 12 years or more, we're prepared to make the investment in a permanent and good quality repair.
Tess of the Dormabiles
Tess of the Dormabiles
New Member
New Member

Male

Posts : 1
Joined : 2020-08-11
Location : Hampshire
Auto-Sleeper Model : Symbol
Vehicle Year : 2005

bobash likes this post

Back to top Go down

Cracks in plastic window frames Empty Re: Cracks in plastic window frames

Post by rogerblack Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:15 pm

At least as a temporary measure if they're small cracks, see my response to a similar question last week:

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

By the way, I love your Hardy-inspired handle!  up!

_________________
drinksallround
cheers
Roger
rogerblack
rogerblack
Donator
Donator

Male

Posts : 3199
Joined : 2012-09-22
Member Age : 69
Location : East Neuk, Fife / Berkshire
Auto-Sleeper Model : Pollensa/Boxer2.8HDi
Vehicle Year : 2002

Back to top Go down

Cracks in plastic window frames Empty Re: Cracks in plastic window frames

Post by modelman Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:05 pm

I'm absolutely certain they are 'stress-cracks' usually in the corners, if you were to hold the frame in both hands in front of you & push the right hand up & left hand down, the corners of the plastic molding with fail eventually by cracking, this is exactly whats happening in our vans, mine included.
Our bathrooms are behind the rear axle, & as such, it can 'bend' the whole rear-end slightly whilst travelling,  even though there are extensions/outriggers, a fraction of a mm over the years on our billiard-table like roads will cause a failure. I bet if you look around the washroom you will see witnesses of the wall covering 'creasing' in places also, its all down to very slight movement.
Captain trollies fix is far too thin & simply runs away on most cracks, as mentioned earlier, the best way is to remove the frame, clean & abraid the corners etc & re-inforce with a little grp patch.
I suppose I SHOULD have a go at mine as well, but can't be bothered at the moment, I will one day, honest. think_smiley_46

_________________
I DO have to grow old, I DO NOT have to grow up!
modelman
modelman
Donator
Donator

Male

Posts : 5313
Joined : 2011-09-16
Member Age : 78
Location : Barnsley,S/Yorks
Auto-Sleeper Model : Amethyst
Vehicle Year : 2003

Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum