AutoTrail 632 SE 2004 - fitting new reversing/rear-view camera - what's behind door #1?

[MH04RMV]

Hello Everyone,
I've bought one of these (see pic) to replace non-functioning original camera/monitor combo.

The original camera was only fixed to the MoHo via something like double-sided sticky pad/ring (it was very small/light).

The new double camera combo is a fairly weighty beast, so...what's behind the outer skin of the MoHo? Is it just a wooden board (plywood/chipboard?) that can be screwed in to to help support the weight, as I'm a bit suspect that the skin itself is up to the job, if using some self-tapping screws (there are no fixings provided)?
The blurb suggests that a generous application of Sikaflex could be used and would be sufficient to hold the bracket and camera in place (to avoid drilling extraneous holes or using self-tapping screws) - has anyone done this and, if so, did it/has it worked long-term? Or, would using screws (into whatever is behind the outer skin) and Sikaflex combo be best (I'd use it to provide a seal around original cable hole anyway)?

Thanks for any advice/comments.

Cheers,

Rich.

 

[rb62]

You might find that the rear skin is 'floating' i.e. not bonded to anything except round the edges,if used correctly Sikaflex should be fine.

 

[MH04RMV]

You might find that the rear skin is 'floating' i.e. not bonded to anything except round the edges,if used correctly Sikaflex should be fine.

Hi rb62
Yep, definitely a floating skin.

OK, so a generous portion of Sikaflex and gaffer tape for 24hrs to cure, then fix camera into bracket.

Cheers,

Rich.

 

[rb62]

Hi rb62
Yep, definitely a floating skin.

OK, so a generous portion of Sikaflex and gaffer tape for 24hrs to cure, then fix camera into bracket.

Cheers,

Rich.

Not to generous I hope,3mm,thickness of a tile spacer,after using the appropriate cleaner

 

[stevec]

I would probably attach bracket to a bigger plate first (with screws countersunk from the back). Then Sikaflex the plate to the rear panel. Gives more surface area to bond.