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05-15-2017, 08:36 AM
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Camper was Rear-Ended
Hello Jayco Owners! My 2017 camper season started off with a real "bang", pun intended! While waiting in line to pay my park entrance fee the person behind me decided to put their truck into the back of my X17 hybrid camper.
With having a number of camping trips planned, I cannot be without my camper for an extended period of time so I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions as to a temporary fix for the damage? My main concern is to keep water out and not cause any damage to the inside. Any ideas?
Thank you
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05-15-2017, 08:59 AM
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A cheap fix for water damage to seal it might be using a $6 can of Plastidip. It sprays on a rubber coat that can peel off when you're done with it and it comes in many colors.
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05-15-2017, 09:01 AM
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Duct tape.
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05-15-2017, 09:01 AM
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that really sucks... I would just use duct tape or eternabond?
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05-15-2017, 09:47 AM
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Water intrusion is the worst so before you do anything, get with the ins co. Once you start messing with it and adjuster is not going to cover certain things possibly.
After you confirm that you are covering it to prevent further damage with the insurance company and document it somehow then I would use eternanbond only. That is far better than duct tape. Make sure it covers the entire crack and seal it well.
There is plywood and home insulation that love to wick water up which will eventually lead to mold.
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05-15-2017, 10:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3'senough
After you confirm that you are covering it to prevent further damage with the insurance company and document it somehow then I would use eternanbond only. That is far better than duct tape. Make sure it covers the entire crack and seal it well.
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05-15-2017, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Grumpy
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Talk to the insurance company 1st.
I would also consider using something that will remove the wax (Wipe it down then dry it off) that might be in the area you are going to apply the eternabond. That should help the eternabond stick better. Also, Go well beyond the cracks.
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05-15-2017, 12:19 PM
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Nail that jerk to the WALL!!!
In NY (where I live, work and camp), a rear-end event is 100% the rear driver's fault. Also they have to pay for a vehicle of like kind and quality while yours is down for repair.
Check with your insurer if such applies to you too.
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05-15-2017, 01:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mike837go
Nail that jerk to the WALL!!!
In NY (where I live, work and camp), a rear-end event is 100% the rear driver's fault. Also they have to pay for a vehicle of like kind and quality while yours is down for repair.
Check with your insurer if such applies to you too.
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They definitely took fault and their insurance company is handling everything. I was wondering if we could get a like vehicle paid for while ours is being repaired. I will have to look into it. I would rather get it fixed right of way so I do not have to worry about further internal damage while I continue to camp for the season and then have it fixed afterwards.
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05-15-2017, 01:39 PM
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That really sucks. I would fully expect that the entire rear wall will have to be replaced. Your local shop might be able to do it, or it might have to be shipped to Jayco for repair.
I would put duct tape on it to temporarily weather proof the damage. If the damage does not look to bad, I would keep using the tt all summer and then bring it in for repair over the winter.
If I was going to have it fixed later this year, I would then replace the duct tape with Eternabond, once the adjustor has a change to review the damage. Duct tape is good stuff but it will not last being exposed to the weather, and I absolutely would not want it to fail driving down the road in a pouring rain.
Good luck, and update us on how the repair/replacement goes.
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