I have a 1994 Fleetwood Southwind 35' Class A Diesel and been full timing in it for about 6 months so far and having a wonderful time! Felt a little soft spot in the shower and thought nothing of it.Took shower couple days ago and after all said and done, looked down and noticed there was a crack in the shower pan. Did a couple quick searches and nothing appeared on how to fix this. Have talked with some people at the Escapee's park am in now and they looked befuddled as I was.Far as I can tell, really have two options:1. Hope that some fiberglass repair kit (or similar) on this old plastic will work2. Just replace it with something else, ditching shower pan altogether.Any other tips, ideas, suggestions?Am leaning towards item #2, following something similar to what was done here for custom shower in home, using light materials for the finished surface (and different drain than shown).Here are two photos, crack (with packing tape to "help" slow water entering, and underneath showing it pretty dry. Little dampness around the insulation at bottom of black pipe, which can't be seen.

You may be able to get one of the places that does the spray on bedliner to use as a permanent repair.

I have not had the problem, but I cannot imagine replacing the entire shower pan. More than likely it is only the top gel coat that is cracked or you would have more water leakage than you see now. You need to support the cracked are from underneath, so that when your weight is in the shower, the pan is not flexing. I have heard that the tape they use to fix tears in awnings will seal the crack. (pan surface must be totally clean and free from soap scum, before applying)

There are fiberglass and acrylic tub and shower repair companies around the US. We had a bathtub repaired in our S&B home and you could not tell it was repaired. Before you attempt to repair it yourself you need to determine if it is fiberglass or acrylic, since the materials used for repair are different.

I wonder if that Flex Seal you see advertised on TV would work. It now comes in clear.

I had the same issue on my Forest River Toyhauler. I purchased a whole new tub. I wonder if Eternabond would work as a temp fix though. Replacing the tub was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I did it while living in it full time in an RV Park. I got mine from RV Parts Outlet for just over $200 back in 2007 it is a Duo Form brand and is a heavy fiberglass not the thin plastic like the original. Not sure if any of this helps but I hope it does. The new tub is still going strong with no issues since 2007

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Gjac
Explorer III
Mar 17, 2014
On a 20 year old MH I would not go overboard with the fix. Does the crack go through the pan? Is it leaking underneath? I would put a header underneath to support that area. If the crack is all the way through I would a fiber glass reinforcement and epoxy or polyester resin. I would put the header under the crack with a slight interference fit to hold up the repair and support the floor after it cures. You can then bond several non skid strips that they make for the bottom of bathtubs and it will cover the crack.
EdNunya
Explorer
Mar 17, 2014
If I were going to fix it I'd head to a boating supply store (West Marine springs to mind), and find myself a kit of West System G Flex.... It is an epoxy, 2 part, that is mostly clear, and has some flexibility when it is cured..Also, I'd find some solid Styrofoam or even spay in some crazy foam (used to insulate stuff) under the shower pan for support after I fixed it...

The GFlex can be used on a verity of stuff..The plastic roto molded kayak for instance, etc... We use it for all sorts of repairs around the house, boat and RV...

Yes, I do work for West Marine, but not for West Systems...

Good luck with it..

73
Semper Fi

Ed
tchil
Explorer
Mar 17, 2014
I had the same issue on my Forest River Toyhauler. I purchased a whole new tub. I wonder if Eternabond would work as a temp fix though. Replacing the tub was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I did it while living in it full time in an RV Park. I got mine from RV Parts Outlet for just over $200 back in 2007 it is a Duo Form brand and is a heavy fiberglass not the thin plastic like the original. Not sure if any of this helps but I hope it does. The new tub is still going strong with no issues since 2007
botts12
Explorer
Mar 17, 2014
I wonder if that Flex Seal you see advertised on TV would work. It now comes in clear.
justlou
Explorer
Mar 16, 2014
There are fiberglass and acrylic tub and shower repair companies around the US. We had a bathtub repaired in our S&B home and you could not tell it was repaired. Before you attempt to repair it yourself you need to determine if it is fiberglass or acrylic, since the materials used for repair are different.
lwasouth
Explorer
Mar 16, 2014
I have not had the problem, but I cannot imagine replacing the entire shower pan. More than likely it is only the top gel coat that is cracked or you would have more water leakage than you see now. You need to support the cracked are from underneath, so that when your weight is in the shower, the pan is not flexing. I have heard that the tape they use to fix tears in awnings will seal the crack. (pan surface must be totally clean and free from soap scum, before applying)
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Mar 16, 2014
You may be able to get one of the places that does the spray on bedliner to use as a permanent repair.

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