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Old 03-03-2017, 09:54 AM   #1
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Small crack in side of trailer

I have this very small crack in the side of our 5th wheel. Looks like a screw was run in from the inside but there is nothing but bare wall on the other side. Can't hardly see it but what would be the best way to repair. Out of warranty and was told by one camper to just put a heavy decal over it. Would rather repair correctly but know I'll never match the color. Maybe a decal after I fix. Anyone ever deal with something like this. Total size is about 3/4 of an inch but the picture makes it look bigger. It really is not very big.
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Old 03-03-2017, 09:57 AM   #2
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I have this very small crack in the side of our 5th wheel.* Looks like a screw was run in from the inside but there is nothing but bare wall on the other side.* Can't hardly see it but what would be the best way to repair.* Out of warranty and was told by one camper to just put a heavy decal over it.* Would rather repair correctly but know I'll never match the color.* Maybe a decal after I fix.* Anyone ever deal with something like this.* Total size is about 3/4 of an inch but the picture makes it look bigger. It really is not very big.
How old is the rig? Have you tried to contact FR assuming it was not a screw you ran into the sidewall?

Maybe some fiberglass repair epoxy then the sticker to hide?
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Old 03-03-2017, 10:06 AM   #3
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Thanks. It is 4 years old and probably been there for the entire time just never saw it there in the past and I have not run anything into it. Like I said it is small and was thinking I could just pick the loose stuff off and do the epoxy thing. Just never repaired fiberglass before. Don't want water getting in and start delaminating things. I do like the epoxy idea and decal after but hoping someone has done something similar and might have suggestions.
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