Valleybull
Jul 14, 2013Explorer
Hybrid Bunk Repair - New Material
I have recently completed a repair on the front bunk for my 2007 Kodiak Hybrid 23TT. I was finding that the lower seam on the bunk end was letting water seep in between the fiberglass and the aluminum channel. Unfortunately, inside the fiberglass is the cheap and super absorbent meranty board, which was rotten. I struggled to find a good material to use as a replacement that would not absorb water. I spoke to a friend in the sign business, and he put me on to Alumapanel. It is a 1/8" or 3/32" panel that is aluminum on both sides with a plastic core. It is pretty rigid and cuts easily with regular power tools.
I used the alumapanel for the inside and outside faces of the bunk panel, and it seems to have worked very well. It also has a nice clean white finish.
Thought this might be of interest to others.
I used the alumapanel for the inside and outside faces of the bunk panel, and it seems to have worked very well. It also has a nice clean white finish.
Thought this might be of interest to others.