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02-25-2018, 07:00 PM
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Family Vacation Member
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Location: S. Illinois (means South of I-80)
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Worth replacing?
What are your thoughts should I try to replace this or try to fix it? Where would I go to replace this? I think my neighbor at storage broke it but he is denying it. If you were to fix it how would you do it? I was just thinking Gorilla tape on the inside, or try to plastic weld it. I would have to go to Harbor Freight for that and practice before I attempt fixing.
Thanks in advance.
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02-25-2018, 07:29 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Nv
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Labbie
What are your thoughts should I try to replace this or try to fix it? Where would I go to replace this? I think my neighbor at storage broke it but he is denying it. If you were to fix it how would you do it? I was just thinking Gorilla tape on the inside, or try to plastic weld it. I would have to go to Harbor Freight for that and practice before I attempt fixing.
Thanks in advance.
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My buddy had a fender skirt that was damaged from a tire blowout. He found a company that manufactures them. Recently someone on this forum gave a company name. If the don’t chime in, I’ll try to get the company name from my fiend and pass it on to you. He did have to trim off several inches off an end though. Looks terrific.
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02-25-2018, 07:41 PM
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They do crack usually from over torquing the screws. Drill a small hole at the end of the crack to stop it from cracking more.
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02-25-2018, 08:09 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
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Repair from the inside first with this kit (or any other similar kit)\
https://www.amazon.com/3M-420-Fiberg.../dp/B000BO9NOO
How to video.
Worth a shot.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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02-25-2018, 08:56 PM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Texas
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First off, it's not fiberglass. JB Weld makes a 2 part epoxy for plastic is what I'd use on the inside, at least til you could find replacements if that's what you choose.
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02-25-2018, 09:38 PM
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Site Team
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That JB weld is junk. This repair kit bonds to almost everything. Non-shrinking polyester resin bonds to metals and plastics. With the fiberglass cloth and resin it will be a much superior fix than the JB stuff.
How do I know. My good friend is vice president of an epoxy company that produces and tests other brands of epoxy. His exact statement "Use the JB weld for model cars."
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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02-25-2018, 10:07 PM
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Full Time Camper
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Location: Pennsylvania
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Labbie
I have replaced a skirt last year and it is already starting to crack...I would hold off as long as possible as they are NOT CHEAP... 
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02-26-2018, 06:12 AM
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Full Time Camper
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Walmart or Lowes home improvement sells a plastic epoxy that is awesome.
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02-26-2018, 10:08 AM
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Gone Traveling
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Texas
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So I'm taking NOT to use JB Weld??
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02-26-2018, 10:23 AM
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Site Team
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Yeah. I did this fix on my previous 5th wheel. The fiberglass mat reinforces the fender. I ran the mat across the top where the holes are. Redrilled the holes and used a rubber washer on the outside of the screw with a speed nut on the back. After 3 years, it never recracked.
I did refinish the outside with polyester resin on the crack, and repainted with automotive finish made for plastic bumpers.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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02-26-2018, 01:07 PM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: S. Illinois (means South of I-80)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa-T
Walmart or Lowes home improvement sells a plastic epoxy that is awesome.
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Would you happen to have a name of this awesomeness?
Thanks to everyone whom provided useful information.
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02-26-2018, 04:38 PM
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Full Time Camper
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It’s called Loctite
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02-26-2018, 05:32 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: New Mexico/ Calif
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These guys have alot of rv parts. You will find fenderskirts
https://www.pellandent.com/RV_Produc...CategoryID=304
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02-26-2018, 06:18 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Wi
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Amazon also has a large selection of rv fender skirts on there web sight. I did see some for Crossroads but you will need to match up the correct size and color from there choices. I bought some for our previous camper and they were a perfect match.
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02-27-2018, 07:50 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Florida
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Our old Ford Transit vans with double back wheels in England used to have an option of black rubber flares.
They withstood all manner of nicks and dings and just flexed back into shape if you clobbered them going through width restrictions.....I speak from experience.
They never ever cracked or fell off.
Does anyone make something similar for RV's I wonder, and if not who wants to joint venture with me...?
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