Cracks in side exterior panel Franklin G2 2006 model
Allan Marais said
09:22 PM Apr 16, 2014
Hi there to the gurus of the world.
We have double axle franklin caravan and towing with a pajero. We have developed an interesting crack approxmately in the middle of the van on the outside. It's almost in line with the front of the foremost wheel. And just above the middle window line. Will attach a photo if possible.
any ideas to prevent or suggestions what is causing this.
-- Edited by Allan Marais on Wednesday 16th of April 2014 09:28:08 PM
Vic41 said
12:41 AM Apr 17, 2014
What sort of cladding do they have Allan, fibreglass composite or aluminium ???
SnowT said
11:32 AM Apr 18, 2014
Hiya Allan..
If you have a crack in the Cladding it's sounds like you have some SERIOUS structural issue's..
find a spot where you can see the chaise and have a look and see if it still straight..
If the crack has started from the top down I would say bent rails..
or it could be the fact that the panel is actually 2 pieces joined and it's joint that is cracking..
either way check the rail's and see how they are doing..
A few question's..
-- Have you added extra weight to the Rear or Front of the Van that was not there from the factory..?
-- Have you overloaded the storage in the van to either the front or the back of the Van..?
All I can say is get it Looked at ASAP as if you geyt water seepage into the van via the crack you will be in for greater damage if it's let go..
Juergen
Baz421 said
08:31 PM Apr 18, 2014
Allan Marais wrote:
Hi there to the gurus of the world.
We have double axle franklin caravan and towing with a pajero. We have developed an interesting crack approxmately in the middle of the van on the outside. It's almost in line with the front of the foremost wheel. And just above the middle window line. Will attach a photo if possible.
any ideas to prevent or suggestions what is causing this.
-- Edited by Allan Marais on Wednesday 16th of April 2014 09:28:08 PM
Allan a photo would be good.
However from the height of the crack as you describe it, it could, and I stress could align with a manufacturing joint where the side frame joins a large thick, wide plywood top panel that runs the length of the van.
We watched our van (and others being built in factory) and a piece of heavy ply runs along the top of the sides the full length of the van about 300mm wide and 25 mm thick. The roll out awning is attached to this on ours.
Below this heavy ply is the side framing, ASSUMING you have wooden frame and aluminium cladding.
-- Edited by Baz421 on Friday 18th of April 2014 08:32:55 PM
Motorhomer13 said
01:15 PM Apr 20, 2014
Hi there,
I cant help you as to whats the problem but when you want to fix it check out...
Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure.
I can supply it at $26 plus postage of about $6.
It finds and fixes leaks, seals hairline cracks and there is no dismantling req.
Cheers
Frank
frajen01@bigpond.com
-- Edited by Motorhomer13 on Sunday 20th of April 2014 01:17:06 PM
Hi there to the gurus of the world.
We have double axle franklin caravan and towing with a pajero. We have developed an interesting crack approxmately in the middle of the van on the outside. It's almost in line with the front of the foremost wheel. And just above the middle window line. Will attach a photo if possible.
any ideas to prevent or suggestions what is causing this.
-- Edited by Allan Marais on Wednesday 16th of April 2014 09:28:08 PM
What sort of cladding do they have Allan, fibreglass composite or aluminium ???
If you have a crack in the Cladding it's sounds like you have some SERIOUS structural issue's..
find a spot where you can see the chaise and have a look and see if it still straight..
If the crack has started from the top down I would say bent rails..
or it could be the fact that the panel is actually 2 pieces joined and it's joint that is cracking..
either way check the rail's and see how they are doing..
A few question's..
-- Have you added extra weight to the Rear or Front of the Van that was not there from the factory..?
-- Have you overloaded the storage in the van to either the front or the back of the Van..?
All I can say is get it Looked at ASAP as if you geyt water seepage into the van via the crack you will be in for greater damage if it's let go..
Juergen
Allan a photo would be good.
However from the height of the crack as you describe it, it could, and I stress could align with a manufacturing joint where the side frame joins a large thick, wide plywood top panel that runs the length of the van.
We watched our van (and others being built in factory) and a piece of heavy ply runs along the top of the sides the full length of the van about 300mm wide and 25 mm thick. The roll out awning is attached to this on ours.
Below this heavy ply is the side framing, ASSUMING you have wooden frame and aluminium cladding.
-- Edited by Baz421 on Friday 18th of April 2014 08:32:55 PM
Hi there,
I cant help you as to whats the problem but when you want to fix it check out...
Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure.
I can supply it at $26 plus postage of about $6.
It finds and fixes leaks, seals hairline cracks and there is no dismantling req.
Cheers
Frank
frajen01@bigpond.com
-- Edited by Motorhomer13 on Sunday 20th of April 2014 01:17:06 PM