Just noticed we have a small crack in the middle of window on awning side from the top (at rear)

[Beachball]

Our caravan still under warranty but I don't think that will be covered so on Wednesday we have the AWS Caravan engineer to do a habitation service and some extras been out today got this Soudal FIX ALL Crystal super clear just in case he hasn't got any ,look at it on the outside of window not gone through it . what do you think? Before we go home would like to get Isabella Awning up .

 

[Dustydog]

That’s a shame BB Strange place? Probably someone has hit it whilst assembling the awning poles.

But. Is it possible someone using a strimmer on your seasonal threw up a stone? Too hard to prove. Best go with your engineer and glue it. A lot cheaper than a new one.

 

[Mel]

If it isn’t covered by warranty and you can do a satisfactory repair so water doesn’t get between the panes, then I wouldn’t worry about it. Get the awning up once AWS has been. A new window is expensive unless you can source one from a breaker.
Mel

 

[Dustydog]

Ah. He means the front not the awning side windows🙉

 

[IanB1485]

DON'T use soudal fix all or another adhesive/sealant!!!! .First off the crack needs to be stopped , a crack is a like a lever, the two sides of the crack(lever) exerting enormous pressure on the end of the crack (fulcrum) and even with a good adhesive/sealant the crack will continue to grow over time. First off drill a small ( 1-2mm) at the end of the crack to stop it progressing. (this is a tried and tested engineering procedure) , then use an Acrylic solvent adhesive like tensol 12 . The kits usually come with a syringe and a micro applicator. There are other suitable low viscosity Acrylic adhesives , Locktite do a version of superglue which is specific for plastics, again its low viscosity allow the adhesive to seep into the crack ( using capillary action), whereas Soudal Fix all or Sikalfex are medium to high viscosity and won't penetrate the crack. There is a company called EECO based in Halifax who will refurbish windows , I have just referred a client who had a delaminating window and he took the window to them and they refurbished it there and then for reasonable money.