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Hi: This is a bit of an odd problem. The front of the camper (Coleman Rio) has a storage area. It is surrounded on the outside by plastic. I assume that this section is NOT under warranty. I've noticed that in 2 corners the plastic is slowly tearing. 1 inch in a section and 2 inches in a second section. I was thinking of taking a small drill bit, place it at the end of the tear and drill a small hole ever so slightly deeper than the tear. This would relieve the tearing pressure. Then place some masking tape around the area leaving the small hole and tear exposed. Then, place a small amount of silicone over the tear and whole and remove the tape. Any other ideas? Bob -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3058 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! I have the same problem with my 1993 Coleman Rio. It is compounded by the fact that the two outside clasps on the lid have broken, and now the center clasp is breaking also from stress. I tried to find a replacement deck lid, but a search was fruitless. I ended up using White Duct Tape to "Tastefully cover and support the broken areas. > Hi: > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Paying users do not have this message in their emails. > Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! Gorgo: Did you repair the cracking plastic? Mine seem to be cracking one at the front corner at ground level and the other in the corner at the top. I have some silicone glue from GE that works damn good. I've going to seal it with a flat bead in a few days. Bob > I have the same problem with my 1993 Coleman Rio. It is compounded by the > fact that the two outside clasps on the lid have broken, and now the center [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Paying users do not have this message in their emails. > > Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3066 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! Yes, I repaired the cracks with superglue. The glue essentially "Welded" the plastic together. Good results using the white tape. It looks good cosmetically, and you have to look close to see the tape. If you know where I can get a replacement storage compartment lid, let me know. I am looking for one RON > Gorgo: > [quoted text clipped - 54 lines] > Paying users do not have this message in their emails. > Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! > Hi: > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > leaving the small hole and tear exposed. Then, place a small amount of > silicone over the tear and whole and remove the tape. I have seen this done for small cracks in little aircraft windshields, which are made from Plexiglass. Seems to work fine. The crack is stopped from getting any bigger as it can't get past the smooth hole the drill made. Sounds like you've got nothing to lose. You might drop by an airport, see if you can find a friendly mechanic to give you tips on exactly how to do it. Karl & Angela `02 Durango `96 Taos Look in the phone book for a body shop explain your problem they can fix it right or they can tell you where to get it done. Cost about $75 to $100 but it won't happen again. >> Hi: >> [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > `02 Durango > `96 Taos Find a place that does plastic welding and ask if they can repair it for you. I had a problem like that on a plastic water tank I had and they were also able to build the area up to make it stronger. > Look in the phone book for a body shop explain your problem they can fix > it right or they can tell you where to get it done. Cost about $75 to $100 [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >> `02 Durango >> `96 Taos Hi: Thanks for the advice. Bob > > Hi: > > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > `02 Durango > `96 Taos -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3230 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Try www.SPAMfighter.com for free now! |
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