Shower cubicle wall split

ajg1 replied on 08/07/2021 19:11

Posted on 08/07/2021 19:11

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.

dave the rave replied on 08/07/2021 21:39

Posted on 08/07/2021 21:39

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 replied on 08/07/2021 22:14

Posted on 08/07/2021 22:14

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 replied on 10/07/2021 19:23

Posted on 08/07/2021 21:39 by dave the rave

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

Posted on 10/07/2021 19:23

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

nelliethehooker replied on 10/07/2021 19:33

Posted on 10/07/2021 19:23 by dave the rave

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

Posted on 10/07/2021 19:33

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 replied on 11/07/2021 09:35

Posted on 11/07/2021 09:35

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!

eribaMotters replied on 11/07/2021 12:11

Posted on 11/07/2021 12:11

 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

dave the rave replied on 11/07/2021 19:49

Posted on 10/07/2021 19:23 by dave the rave

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

Posted on 11/07/2021 19:49

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

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