Cracked shower tray.

nelliethehooker
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edited March 2019 in Caravans #1

We've discovered a crack in the base of our shower in the van. Have sealed it, hopefully with waterproof tape at the moment but has anyone managed to expedite a proper repair. I don't really want to go to all of the trouble of replacing the whole tray if that can be avoided.

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  • mylo
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    edited March 2019 #2

    Hi there had same trouble with our 2 year old bailey had a company come and repear tray thay drilled holes filled under with form sealed tray and painted was not cheap but better than new we had van 5 more years no problems can’t remember there name will try find out tomorrow if your interested 

  • dave the rave
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    edited March 2019 #3

    To do a proper repair the shower tray would need to be removed and repaired from underneath.Having said that there is a chance that a specialist in abs repairs might be able to do it from above.When I was in the trade we used to use a company called bath rescue and he was very good.You may be able to find someone local ,worth a "google"!

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  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,644 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2019 #5

    Thanks each. Mylo, I'd appreciate the name of that firm, please. I have had a quick look on YouTube and there are a few posting on there that demonstrate DIY for the job, but am a bit dubious of doing it myself.

  • Whittakerr
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    edited March 2019 #6

    Here's a couple of links. I've not used any so cant vouch for their work.

    https://www.plastic-surgeon.co.uk/gallery/shower-tray-repairs/

    https://www.magicman.co.uk/sectors/caravan-mobile-homes/

     

  • Wildwood
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    edited March 2019 #7

    There are kits you can buy to do this yourself and one was demonstrated in Practical Caravan last year. If the crack was caused by a lack of support under the tray though it should need packing underneath to prevent it recurring.

  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,644 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2019 #8

    We only noticed it this week....the van is now in it's 8th year and I would guess that we've used the shower somewhere in the region of 2500 to 3000 times, so I suspect it's general wear and tear that's caused the crack to open. The base does not feel as if it's unsupported.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited March 2019 #9

    Thanks for the links. I'll talk to my mobile service guy first, but it's good to have others who I can contact.

  • Boff
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    edited March 2019 #10

    These also offer a service.   Not had direct experience but heard a couple of positive comments. 

    Speedcoat

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited March 2019 #11

    Thanks, Boff. Another one to think on.

  • TimeForTeaAndy
    TimeForTeaAndy Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited August 2020 #12

    Hi. Not sure if anyone is still following this discussion but we also have a fairly serious crack in the shower tray of our Swift Charisma 570 due to flexing and insufficient support. I got a quote from some plastic shower specialists which was well over £1000 to replace the tray so want to do it myself using a kit (as mentioned by others here). I want to drill a hole or two first though and put some expanding foam under it but, question: Are there likely to be any cables or anything else important running under there which I risk drilling through? Thanks. 

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