Cracked caravan window

Sweety · 24-06-2015, 22:08

Went up to the storage site today & found the front window has a crack at the side about an inch long

I know i'll have to replace it & it's going to cost a few bodily organs

but we are planing to go away on Monday so need to do something now to stop it getting any worse. The crack runs from the outer edge towards the seal so was thinking of drilling a very small hole at the end of the crack to try & stop it spreading further over the seal area & into the double glazing part but I would like to try & glue the crack together but not sure what to use

A local dealer said super glue & someone else has said to use creeping crack sealer, I will cover the crack & little hole with a thin coat of clear silicone anyway to try & waterproof it a bit

jims-terrano · 24-06-2015, 22:27

Wonder if that plastic weld stuff that plumbers use for waste pipes will be any good?

Or melt it together with a soldering iron?

Sweety · 24-06-2015, 22:42

Got some epoxy resin but scared in case it just melted the window

it's going to be some time before we have the funds for a new window so wanting to do a nice tidy repair until then

jims-terrano · 24-06-2015, 22:49

Id be tempted to melt it together with soldering iron and then some fine sand paper.

solarman216 · 24-06-2015, 23:29

to be honest it is completely insignificant, enjoy your holiday and stop worrying about it, yes drill your hole at the end of the crack to stop it spreading but it is really not a big issue, Rick

perelaar · 25-06-2015, 06:30

don't use superglue, as it will leave a white misty film around the glued area. Hole to stop the crack spreading and clear epoxy or silicone should be fine, I think...

Banshee · 25-06-2015, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

to be honest it is completely insignificant, enjoy your holiday and stop worrying about it, yes drill your hole at the end of the crack to stop it spreading but it is really not a big issue, Rick

I see his stresses Rick and agree he should drill it at the end to stop it creeping along anymore

But as Rick said, forget about it then and enjoy the holiday

rustic · 25-06-2015, 09:28

Avoid creeping crack cure, it is designed to fill cracks that don't move side to side...
That Plast aid from Amazon, on another thread might sort it... But being acrylic, could bond really well, but won't look that good.

firebobby · 25-06-2015, 09:52

PM sent

Sweety · 25-06-2015, 12:24

Cheers guy's

luckily where the crack is it's mainly silver so any cloudiness shouldn't show up much at all

24-06-2015, 22:08	#1
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Cracked caravan window Went up to the storage site today & found the front window has a crack at the side about an inch long I know i'll have to replace it & it's going to cost a few bodily organs but we are planing to go away on Monday so need to do something now to stop it getting any worse. The crack runs from the outer edge towards the seal so was thinking of drilling a very small hole at the end of the crack to try & stop it spreading further over the seal area & into the double glazing part but I would like to try & glue the crack together but not sure what to use A local dealer said super glue & someone else has said to use creeping crack sealer, I will cover the crack & little hole with a thin coat of clear silicone anyway to try & waterproof it a bit

24-06-2015, 23:29	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,427	to be honest it is completely insignificant, enjoy your holiday and stop worrying about it, yes drill your hole at the end of the crack to stop it spreading but it is really not a big issue, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

25-06-2015, 09:28	#8
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Avoid creeping crack cure, it is designed to fill cracks that don't move side to side... That Plast aid from Amazon, on another thread might sort it... But being acrylic, could bond really well, but won't look that good. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

24-06-2015, 22:27	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Wonder if that plastic weld stuff that plumbers use for waste pipes will be any good? Or melt it together with a soldering iron?

24-06-2015, 22:42	#3
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Got some epoxy resin but scared in case it just melted the window it's going to be some time before we have the funds for a new window so wanting to do a nice tidy repair until then

24-06-2015, 22:49	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Id be tempted to melt it together with soldering iron and then some fine sand paper.

25-06-2015, 06:30	#6
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	don't use superglue, as it will leave a white misty film around the glued area. Hole to stop the crack spreading and clear epoxy or silicone should be fine, I think...

25-06-2015, 09:52	#9
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	PM sent

25-06-2015, 12:24	#10
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Cheers guy's luckily where the crack is it's mainly silver so any cloudiness shouldn't show up much at all