I should have thought faster!

[M-J]

Holes should always be drilled to stop spreading regardless of how the repair is done.

 

[Stealaway]

Been having a look around on here for advice \ recommendations on what to go for and on tinterweb for availability and pricing.

I just in the middle of fitting these. I also fitted some on the old van.
Biggest problem at the moment is fishing the sensors out from behind the bumper, its so tight against the body.
Would not do without them - even though there is a camera fitted as standard.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=264393557739

 

[Gellyneck]

I just in the middle of fitting these. I also fitted some on the old van.

On the "to get list". What size of hole \ drill is required for fitting?

Biggest problem at the moment is fishing the sensors out from behind the bumper, its so tight against the body.

The way I'm skelping the panels off the motorhome this ain't gonna be a problem!

Would not do without them - even though there is a camera fitted as standard.

Yip, will be fitting in addition to the camera.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=264393557739

Thanks Alex.

 

[Stealaway]

The kit comes complete with the correct hole saw. About 20mm dia

 

[PhilMary]

I've been thinking about fitting reversing sensors on our 2013 Autotrail motorhome.
Been having a look around on here for advice \ recommendations on what to go for and on tinterweb for availability and pricing.

Having decided to cancel our forthcoming jaunt to D&G as a result of CV I thought I'd better take the motorhome out of storage for a wee spin to ensure batteries were fully charged having just had to get the airbag ECU reset.
So, off we go out along the motorway for half an hour or so and same back to storage.

Reversing back into our storage pitch, and given it was earlyish morning with the sun at a low angle (yeh, I know - sun, never in Scotland!) dazzled in the mirrors and reversing camera.
And, you've guessed it!

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As you can see, I've got the bit that's broken out as well.
Question for the gang is, is it repairable or is it a new panel?

After trawling about on here for previous posts I was kinda thinking maybe seeing if I could get some ABS pieces (it is ABS or similar and not fibreglass) and MEK and sticking these to the back of the panel over the cracks (full access is available in situ behind the panel). And, maybe, some wet and dry paper to ease off any irregularities left on the face.
What's the thoughts?

Yes, definitely fixable.
Phil

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[Al-Di]

soldering iron with fine tip and some plastic rods, work from the back slowly warming and feeding new plastic as you go, face side fill and sand

 

[Gellyneck]

OK gang the decision is made.
In discussion with the commander of the outfit we've decided (well subject to the experts confirmation it'll work, that's you lot by the way!) "we're" going to do the following -

• sand \ rough-up the back face of the panel and broken part
• clean with isopropyl alcohol (don't think it impacts on the abs material?)
• using fibreglass mesh tape, resin and hardener plate the back of the panel (assuming it will adhere and it ain't one of the auld fellas better jokes!) whilst aligning the front face to minimise breakage visibility (held in place with gaffer \ masking tape)
• let resin harden and remove gaffer \ masking tape and see how it looks
• assuming damage is still visible (it will be) tell the commander "don't worry darling we're only part done"
• cover damage with vehicle vinyl wrap material with a close match to the side graphics (approx 9' from the damaged area)
• stand back and pray finish is acceptable to commander
• if you don't hear from me for a while work on the assumption that I'm still in the queue for an ICU bed (no not cv-19 but major bone \ head trauma!)
• oh, and you'd better hope it is that 'cause the alternative will be the commander has demanded to be transported to your residencies (she will believe this would constitute essential travel, btw!) to have words!

Well that's it.
Any final thoughts from the experts?

Edit : wonder why nobody has responded? Mmmmmmmmh wonder if it could be they're sh*t scared of the final point? Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned it!
Edit : Edit : bad weather on it's way so looks like rain's stopped play.

ps many thanks for all the other options \ input, very much appreciated, but being Scottish this seems to be the cheapest option (excluding the "just tape it up" but that would mean I'd be clogging up a much needed ICU bed!)

 

[The Coops]

You are not alone quote are there any lampposts or stanchion 's behind me * No* I then reverse into a pillar box ( no camera then!) You said nothing about pillar boxes! Mended it with the same tech a Gellyneck and fitted a camera and sensors!

 

[Gellyneck]

Progress update.
Was a reasonable day weatherwise up here so started the repair.
Did all the prep work done and glued it back together with fibreglass tape and resin. Now looks like this.

As it's fairly chilly and as I used insufficient hardener it's still a bit tacky to the touch so leaving until tomorrow before giving it a light sand down \ clean up.
Vinyl wrap samples being sourced.
Time will tell how successful we'll be.
Again, many thanks for the advice \ guidance, gang.

 

[M-J]

Decided not to drill at the end or cracks?

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[Gellyneck]

Decided not to drill at the end or cracks?

Waiting on the resin curing fully and will be done tomorrow (all going well)!

 

[PeteH]

The way I repaired my plastic fairings after a off with the bike:
Glue the bits together. Sand at the back and add a metal mesh ina fibreglass mix to reinforce it. Fill the missing voids with melted abs. Sand down and spray fill with plasticote few times. Then spray the colour.

Not far away from how I repaired a cracked Rear Valence on My Last Motorhome. The reinforced glass matt makes a good job better.

 

[Gellyneck]

Final update (until I clatter it again!).

You can still see a very minor "ripple" in certain light.
These sensors being ordered tomorrow.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=251195654933
Thanks Kev Kev and Carolyn
I've decided to run the cabling all the way under the van, enter the van using the redundant ventilation vents behind the passengers seat and fit the buzzer on the end panel of the side couch.

 

[DumfriesDik]

Thats a great job.

And I thought I was the first!!

 

[The Dotties]

Thats a great job.

And I thought I was the first!!

But his was over two years ago!

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[Gellyneck]

And I thought I was the first!!

Don't be silly!

You're still a novice at hitting things!

This was the other corner not too long after!

 

[L' Hobo]

The way I repaired my plastic fairings after a off with the bike:
Glue the bits together. Sand at the back and add a metal mesh ina fibreglass mix to reinforce it. Fill the missing voids with melted abs. Sand down and spray fill with plasticote few times. Then spray the colour.

As above, collect all the part together (just like a jigsaw) and reinforce with mesh (hold in place with countersunk rivets) and smooth the outside with filler.