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May 19, 2017 | 10:53 AM

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RV_Tech

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I think this repair looks fine and makes perfect sense. I would never have put thousands of dollars into any older RV, unless it is something truly unique or collectible. So nice job!

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May 19, 2017 | 11:01 AM

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Is the skin made of fiberglass? I've heard of gel coat but have no clue what that is.

May 19, 2017 | 01:21 PM

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Gelcoat or "'Gel Coat'" is a material used to provide a high-quality finish on the visible surface of a fibre-reinforced composite.

May 19, 2017 | 01:41 PM

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Gelcoat or "'Gel Coat'" is a material used to provide a high-quality finish on the visible surface of a fibre-reinforced composite.

look up "filon".

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May 19, 2017 | 01:43 PM

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Thanks Steve I couldn't remember what it was called.

May 19, 2017 | 02:03 PM

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I think this repair looks fine and makes perfect sense. I would never have put thousands of dollars into any older RV, unless it is something truly unique or collectible. So nice job!

Steve

Thanks Steve..sure makes me fell a lot better coming from a "PRO" !

May 24, 2017 | 12:52 PM

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Just been watching your repair from the sideline, Bud. The repair looks good enough to me.

With that you could screw/glue a piece of aluminum, say 1/8" thick, rattle can painted to match over the patch and make up a matching piece for the other end of the slide opening. Or run it the entire length of the slide.

Regardless, your repair looks and works well and easy on the wallet

May 24, 2017 | 01:43 PM

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No, I don't think that would only make it worse looking and not contribute to the fix. No way any rattle can color will match the RV.... the Dycor and EternaBond is close enough for me.

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May 24, 2017 | 01:47 PM

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The only thing I'm thinking of now is to purchase a different pinbox. Mine is a standard solid Lippert so I've been looking at getting a MorRyde with the rubber shock mount built into it. I'm thinking it will reduce the shock of start/stop and bounce to lessen the chances of more cracking.

May 27, 2017 | 04:59 PM

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Bought a 2 year old MorRyde and got it all in today. Now to take it out on the road and see how it does and to make sure that the crack don't come back!!! Maybe tomorrow? IF it don't rain.

May 28, 2017 | 06:21 AM

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I bet it does just fine.

Be sure to re-torque that pin box after your test drive.

May 28, 2017 | 09:45 AM

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Thanks Scott... I would have forgotten!! Prob won't go out with it until tomorrow or Tuesday now. Gonna de-winterize it today and then family obligations.