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Old 08-02-2021, 12:57 PM   #1
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Cracks and holes in showerpan

On my, my DW discovered some cracks and two tiny holes in one corner of the showerpan on our 2019 E21. I would appreciate any suggestions on how best to repair these holes and cracks. I am assuming that resin and fiberglass are what's required but have not worked with such materials. Sure don't want to make an ugly mess with the repairs. TIA!
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On my, my DW discovered some cracks and two tiny holes in one corner of the showerpan on our 2019 E21. I would appreciate any suggestions on how best to repair these holes and cracks. I am assuming that resin and fiberglass are what's required but have not worked with such materials. Sure don't want to make an ugly mess with the repairs. TIA!
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Any ideas how that happened? Are you using a wooden platform in the bath?
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For such a small repair, I personally would not try to add any fiberglass/gelcoat. Instead, I've used Pratley Quickset Epoxy on such things and it works very well. Strong bond, dries hard, shiny white that should match the shower pretty well, and it can also be sanded.Click image for larger version

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This stuff is amazing and should work perfect for the application:
https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Tex-RM.../dp/B0014419V0
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Any ideas how that happened? Are you using a wooden platform in the bath?
Yes, we were using a bamboo shower platform suggested by another forum user. I suspect that platform is the reason for the corner cracks. I took it out of the shower yesterday and will not use it again. Based on my experience, I do not recommend using a wood platform in the shower. LDM
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Yes, we were using a bamboo shower platform suggested by another forum user. I suspect that platform is the reason for the corner cracks. I took it out of the shower yesterday and will not use it again. Based on my experience, I do not recommend using a wood platform in the shower. LDM
The one I used for 4 years has not been an issue, it does have rubber feet and maybe smaller than yours.
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I'm getting ready to order a bamboo floor mat for the E19 bath, can anyone give me a size or the inside dimensions of the shower pan in the E19? Thanks in advance...
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There are very likely local companies that do these kinds of repairs. Our builder scratched one of the tubs going into our house and hired a guy to come over and repair it. Looked like new and was guaranteed. It will cost you more than a DIY, but a profession will probably make it look like it never happened.
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Yes, we were using a bamboo shower platform suggested by another forum user. I suspect that platform is the reason for the corner cracks. I took it out of the shower yesterday and will not use it again. Based on my experience, I do not recommend using a wood platform in the shower. LDM
Not directly on the floor, no. But if its raised so the wood slats don't contact the floor, there's no issue. I've used a Teak floor mat for 5+ years now with no issues, but it is raised off the floor about 5/8" with rubber feet.
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Not directly on the floor, no. But if its raised so the wood slats don't contact the floor, there's no issue. I've used a Teak floor mat for 5+ years now with no issues, but it is raised off the floor about 5/8" with rubber feet.
With the sorts of roads *we* travel, I’d make sure there were rubber bumpers between the sides and the walls too…
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With the sorts of roads *we* travel, I’d make sure there were rubber bumpers between the sides and the walls too…
You do realize they make off road trailers vs Escapes which I consider to be an "on road trailer"
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We planned to put a teak mat in our 5.0.
Probably a good idea to flip the wood mat over and take a wood file to the underside corners and round them off really good. I'd probably radius the corners a lot, like 1/2" or more. Then if for some reason the mat did come into contact with the floor pan in a corner area then having the rounded corner should distribute enough of the force to keep the wood mat from punching through the floor pan. Maybe not needed with rubber feet but a bit of added insurance is always good.
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You do realize they make off road trailers vs Escapes which I consider to be an "on road trailer"
We drive on roads. Many of them are unpaved. One pothole or washboard section of a forestry road can cause a lot of “bounce” in the trailer.

Our 4WD Sprinter Van isn’t an “off-road truck” either. We’ve sold the UniMog…
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Not directly on the floor, no. But if its raised so the wood slats don't contact the floor, there's no issue. I've used a Teak floor mat for 5+ years now with no issues, but it is raised off the floor about 5/8" with rubber feet.
Just like mine
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There are very likely local companies that do these kinds of repairs. Our builder scratched one of the tubs going into our house and hired a guy to come over and repair it. Looked like new and was guaranteed. It will cost you more than a DIY, but a profession will probably make it look like it never happened.
Same thing, my shower base for my basement bath came damaged, they sent a guy over and fixed it. Can’t tell where, he did a great job.
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We planned to put a teak mat in our 5.0.
Probably a good idea to flip the wood mat over and take a wood file to the underside corners and round them off really good. I'd probably radius the corners a lot, like 1/2" or more. Then if for some reason the mat did come into contact with the floor pan in a corner area then having the rounded corner should distribute enough of the force to keep the wood mat from punching through the floor pan. Maybe not needed with rubber feet but a bit of added insurance is always good.
Excellent idea, also possibly rubber corner protectors.
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what size teak or bamboo floor mat for a 5.0?
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What happened is that there was a void, an air bubble between the gel coating and the laminate. This occurs or happened during layup of fiberglass in the mold. Happens frequently in boat building. Used to see it all the time when I was a marine surveyor.
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