Shower cubicle wall split

ajg1
ajg1 Forum Participant Posts: 9
edited July 2021 in Caravans #1

Hi, does anyone know of a company that can repair or replace one of the (plastic?) side walls in my 2012 Elddis Avante which has suddenly developed a horizontal split about 8 inches long, three quarters of the way up?  Thanks.

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  • dave the rave
    dave the rave Forum Participant Posts: 806
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    edited July 2021 #2

    Have a word with Songhurst Caravans,West Malling.I recall that they had some specialist repairs done for warranty repairs on a brand of new caravans a number of years ago (could have been Elddis).Tim might not know but he could ask Richard who was the owner at that time.01732 845399

  • TravellingPeacocks
    TravellingPeacocks Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited July 2021 #3

    We had that happen to us on a 2011 Ellis avante a few years ago. The dealer I used then, Viscount caravans in Southampton got me a quote from a company to replace one of the panels, was about £500! Too much. Can’t remember the actual company name.  
    In the end I stop drilled the crack and got some wide uvpc window trim and covered the crack over and sealed it with sealant. Had the van for about 3 years after the repair and didn’t have any problems with it. 

  • dave the rave
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    edited July 2021 #4

    I wonder if the o.p. bothered to take my advice.I will probably never know!frown

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2021 #5

    Not an unusual occurrence, np. Replying by OPs with updates and words of thanks to suggestions given by posters on here is a too rare occurrence, unfortunately.

  • ajg1
    ajg1 Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited July 2021 #6

    Thanks - booking in to Songhurst for a service soon so will see if they are able to repair it.  Tried a company called PSS and the quote was over £600!

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited July 2021 #7

    Thanks for the update, ajg. Hope you manage to get the repair done without too much expense.

  • eribaMotters
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    edited July 2021 #8

     I would be trying something similar to TravellingPeacocks. Drill a small hole at each end of the crack so it cannot spread and then bond a strip of formica or similar across the area but from wall to wall. It would be stronger and if you get the colour correct not look out of place.

     

    Colin

  • ajg1
    ajg1 Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited July 2021 #9

    Thanks all, might try the drill crack option first, certainly not paying £600 .  We never use the shower anyway……

  • dave the rave
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    edited July 2021 #10

    ajg1......thank you very much for your feedback

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