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09-20-2021, 06:29 AM #1
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Hole in front of trailer...
Good morning. This past weekend I ended up putting a hole in the lower front section of my Imagine XLS 21BHE (see pictures below) - a moment of inattentiveness. This is just above and slightly off to the side from the tongue of the frame. It is about 1.5 wide and 4 inches long. I have duct taped it for now to ensure no water gets inside. However, I am trying to determine my repair options. It seems a bit overkill to replace the entire front panel, so I am wondering if I can hire someone to "patch it." It appears to be aluminum...
Any ideas on who (or what type of person) I contact to get it repaired?
Thank you.
South Central Texas
2021 Imagine XLS 21BHE
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09-20-2021, 07:33 AM #2
Sure looks like a good place for a convenience light or outlet! Not only will such be your least expensive camouflage, but also the only repair that won't be noticeable because of the embossed pattern.
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09-20-2021, 08:20 AM #3
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Whatever you decide to use to fix it you need to make it watertight now... don't wait because once fiberglass insulation gets wet it loses its R-value and is useless even after it dries. It looks like the metal is still there and rolled inside. I would try and straighten it out the best I could using needle nose pliers and caulk the seams for now. You could then just get a dark weatherproof receptacle cover and gasket and screw it over the hole. It would look like it's supposed to be there but wouldn't actually have an outlet in it.
https://www.acehardware.com/departme...E&gclsrc=aw.dsLast edited by IBEW Sparky; 09-20-2021 at 08:25 AM.
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09-20-2021, 09:51 AM #4
Geotex1 and I think exactly alike. Patching an RV is costly and there is always a way to camouflage a mistake:
http://www.amazon.com/Leisure-LED-Ex...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==2020 Reflection 273MK
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09-20-2021, 11:38 AM #5
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Thanks. It is duct taped sealed for now (and in fully enclosed storage).
I like the light idea, so I may look into that. I can likely pull a 12v lead from the front pass through lights.South Central Texas
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09-21-2021, 07:18 AM #6
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09-21-2021, 08:51 AM #7
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09-21-2021, 11:30 AM #8
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Patch it and have it sprayed with Rhino liner......
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09-21-2021, 03:20 PM #9
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09-21-2021, 06:21 PM #10
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I damaged the battery compartment door on our Reflection 5th wheel when the tailgate on my truck dropped down in a turn. It wasn’t as big of a hole as yours and it was on a smooth surface. I used a metal American Flag decal sticker to cover it. It looks like it belongs there.
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