Fiberglass gel-coat body repair - Cracked rear corner cap on 2004 Trail Lite B+

BGood · Mar 18, 2015

My 2004 R-Vision Trail Lite 235 B+ RV had a little altercation with a tree next to its parking space, unquestionably attributable to pilot error and deteriorating eyesight.

I think the damaged part is called a rear corner cap and it appears to be a molded fiberglass gel-coat body part which is about 5 feet tall. It is cracked and may be repairable at this point, but I am concerned that if not repaired, the cracks will lengthen and the whole part will fail.

I am wondering if I should try to attempt to repair the damaged piece, obtain the part and replace it myself, or have a RV body shop do it? Any idea where this part can be obtained or suggestions for where to start? Thanks!

sides · Mar 19, 2015

Your corner cap can be fixed, the sooner the better. You could take it to RV dealer and see if they will do it, look for RV salvage yards that are mentioned in previous post. To do it properly it should be taken off, by the looks from the photos it can be. It should be braced on the inside before the outside is done. The structural integrity has been compromised. Doing the outside only will not last as long. Working with fiberglass is not all that difficult, the tricky part will be matching the gel coat color.

anniemae · Mar 19, 2015

That's why I always carry a chainsaw! Seriously, Do it yourself if you feel you know how or take it to an RV Dlr. or a local boat marina if one is near you. Price may be better. At any rate DO IT NOW>

John Hilley · Mar 19, 2015

A regular body shop or a boat repair shop, either of which works on fiberglass would be a good choice.

BGood · Mar 19, 2015

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I will get started and report back when done!

Cmpqn · Jun 25, 2015

I did the same thing to my rear right cap. Were you able to fix yours?

BGood · Jun 27, 2015

Hi Cmpqn - No, I have not fixed it yet. I investigated buying an end-cap from Sierra Engineering ([email protected]) but they wanted $1400 (plus S&H) for custom fabrication since they did not have the panel in stock. I think I may try foaming the inside for structural support and fiberglassing/gel coating the cracks myself. I may be able to get in through the cut-out for the tailight assembly which is in the middle of the end cap. Good luck with yours!

Fiberglass gel-coat body repair - Cracked rear corner cap on 2004 Trail Lite B+

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